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The Health and Social Care Personal Assistant (PA) Gathering
Here is an update from Justin Boyes about an event he was involved in. Our carers' Self-Directed Support (SDS) advisor, Justin, was...

Ethel Mendius
Apr 241 min read


Flowers at the Day Centre
Thanks to Margaret for sharing this photo and story! 'Anna Jellye the Asda Champion kindly donated those beautiful flowers to us today to...

Ethel Mendius
Apr 241 min read


New Uniform for Shopmobility
We've got brand new Uniform and we are very happy with the product. This might be some good info for anyone that is looking to get...

Gareth Lalewicz
Apr 221 min read


Closed for Easter
Following Andrea's email, here's an Intranet reminder that we'll be closed Good Friday (18th April) and Easter Monday (21st April) in...

Ethel Mendius
Apr 141 min read


Neonatal Care now included in our Maternity Policy
W e’re pleased to share that our Maternity Policy has been updated to include dedicated neonatal care leave, in line with new legislation...

Andrea Balogh
Apr 91 min read


Congrats to Raymond: 16 years caring for carers!
Last week, Raymond celebrated 16 years of working at PKAVS. In honour of this milestone, here are his thoughts on what he appreciates the...

Ethel Mendius
Apr 71 min read
First Hand Account of Big Hoose Impact
• The young person I support came to Barnardo's through SDS as they had left school with not a lot of qualifications and were struggling...

Gareth Lalewicz
Apr 72 min read


Shopmob Powers!
Enjoy this wee groovy video. More funny videos to come. Have a lovely weekend.

Gareth Lalewicz
Apr 31 min read
Day Centre - Lovely Little Message
Perth Day Centre have received some lovely feedback from the daughter of one of their service users: "My Mum loves her ‘club’ days. She...

Gareth Lalewicz
Apr 31 min read


Plant Sale Programme of Events
🌱✨ Calling all superheroes and plant lovers! 🌟 Here is our Plant Sale Programme of Events... Join us in May where the power of nature...

Alana Jones
Apr 31 min read


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


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


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


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


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
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


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


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


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


🎶‼️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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