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Disability Equality Scotland (DES) is working with Transport Scotland to capture the views of disabled people concerning travel within Scotland.
- Tuesday 16 December 2025
For 5 weeks in November and December, a group of S4 pupils at Stromness Academy took part in Get Ready to Volunteer.
- Friday 12 December 2025
The Integration Joint Board is looking for someone, or some people, to join the Board to represent the views of service users.
- Thursday 20 November 2025
A project which helps people struggling with low mood during the winter months checkout some sunlight from their local library is heading to one of Scotland’s most remote communities this winter.
- Tuesday 28 October 2025
Orkney residents are invited to take part in a survey to understand public awareness about dementia, brain health and local support.
- Friday 5 September 2025
The Learning Link is dedicated to adult and family learning. It offers a free service to gain new skills and increase self confidence. The Learning Link can help anyone who wants to:
- Wednesday 27 August 2025
Emergency Alerts are sent by the government or emergency services to warn you via your mobile or tablet if there is a life-threatening emergency nearby.
- Friday 22 August 2025
State of Caring is the largest and longest running survey to gather the experiences and needs of unpaid carers.
- Friday 25 July 2025
Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) is coming to Orkney and the team will be running a series of events. Join them at one of their Social Shorewatch drop-in sessions.
- Tuesday 8 July 2025
Recognising individuals and groups for the quality of their intergenerational work enables Generations Working Together (GWT)…
- Wednesday 18 June 2025
VHS is the national intermediary and network for voluntary health organisations in Scotland.
- Monday 9 June 2025
The Scottish Women's Budget Group has just launched its fourth women's annual survey.
- Tuesday 13 May 2025












