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What You Need To Know....,
Hi Everyone, Just a quick update regarding PVG changes! Starting on 1 April 2025, the PVG check is now mandatory for all regulated work,...

Andrea Balogh
Apr 21 min read
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VIP Carers Day Out
The Short Breaks team recently took a group of 26 carers, and their loved ones, on a VIP day out to The Scottish Crannog Centre in...

Gareth Lalewicz
Mar 271 min read
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Our newly elected Great Place to Work Champions!
We are excited to introduce our newly elected Great Place to Work Champions! A big congratulations to: Justen Boyes – Adult Carers Team...

Andrea Balogh
Mar 181 min read
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Young Carers Parliament Visit
PKAVS young carers visited the Scottish parliament on Thursday 13th of March to meet the First Minister, John Swinney, and also to...

Rosa Franklin
Mar 181 min read
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Shopmobility - Custom Themed Scooter
Proudly announcing the start of our first customised themed scooter. Work in progress. Jack has done well with the stripes. We will add...

Gareth Lalewicz
Mar 181 min read
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Summary of Changes to the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Effective from 1 April 2025
As we approach the 1st of April, significant changes to Scotland's Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme will come into effect. These...

Andrea Balogh
Mar 182 min read
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Young Carers Pisa Trip
Every day, young carers juggle school, friendships, and their responsibilities at home—providing essential care for family members with...

Rosa Franklin
Mar 171 min read
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Shout-out to the supportive team at The Walled Garden & Wisecraft!
Here is a video from David Batchelor telling us what he appreciates about his colleagues at The Walled Garden & Wisecraft. We'd love to...

Ethel Mendius
Mar 51 min read
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Tesco Donation
PKAVS Big Hoose Project would like to say a massive thank you to Tesco in Perth who, last week, donated a substaintial amount of goods to...

Gareth Lalewicz
Feb 281 min read
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🎶‼️MUSICIAN APPEAL‼️🎶
On Saturday 17th May 2025 we are holding the opening day of our annual Plant Sale.🪴🪴 We love to make this an inclusive family fun...

Alana Jones
Feb 181 min read
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Employee Appreciation Day is coming up (7 March)
With Employee Appreciation Day coming up on 7 March, we'd like to know you appreciate about your colleagues at PKAVS! If you have...

Ethel Mendius
Feb 181 min read
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When should we hold the 2025 Staff Connect Day?
Last year, you told us that Staff Connect Day fell during a busy period, and we’ve listened! This time, we want to ask you what date...

Andrea Balogh
Feb 101 min read
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David: Local Hero at The Walled Garden
We'd like to share a story in the local press about David, Peer Support Worker at the Walled Garden. David has been dubbed a 'Local...

Ethel Mendius
Feb 51 min read
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PKAVS Volunteer Committee Meeting – 30 January 2025
The PKAVS Volunteer Committee met for the first time in 2025, and we had a great discussion. One of our volunteers joined us, which was...

Andrea Balogh
Jan 311 min read
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Ensuring Transparency and Standing Strong Together
Hello, PKAVS! As your Senior Management Team , we'd like to share an update following a recent news story about PKAVS based on the...

Senior Management Team
Jan 272 min read
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Meet the SMT!
Here's an introduction to the senior managers working across the PKAVS services. Read on for a profile of Raymond , Sarah , Melanie and...

Ethel Mendius
Jan 243 min read
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Celebrating Shopmobility
Here is an exciting update from Raymond, Carers Centre Manager, about the Shopmobility service. Congratulations, Rusit and Jack! Morning...

Raymond Jamieson
Jan 231 min read
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PK Anti-Poverty Taskforce: A Year in Review
Here is an update from Juana Sahagun, Project Manager for the Perth and Kinross Anti-Poverty Taskforce , about this steering group's work...

Juana Sahagun
Jan 222 min read
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Soap Carving Workshop
In addition to our collage workshop on 31st January, The Walled Garden will also be hosting a further FREE soap carving workshop on...

Alana Jones
Jan 201 min read
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A Year in Volunteering
Here is an update from Emily, the TSI Development Officer - Volunteering, on her 2024 achievements supporting organisations and expanding...
emilyskilton2
Jan 161 min read
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