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Whilst all reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the information and advice given is taken from reputable sources and passed to the public in good faith, no responsibility can be taken on the part of Fife Independent Disability Network or its advisors for any error or omission. You should not act on any medical advice without first referring to your family doctor or consultant.

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Safer Communities - online reporting of hate crime

If you have experienced
hate crime, don't put
up with it, report it!
Hate crime is when a
crime or incident is
perceived by the
victim or any other
person to be motivated
by prejudice or hate
on the basis of age
disability gender
race or ethnic
origin religion,
faith or belief
sexual orientation
You can report
incidents to a number
of agencies who
are working together
to tackle hate crime
in Fife. Visit your
local police station
or council office
phone the antisocial
behaviour helpdesk
on 0845 600 5702
complete and post a
self-reporting form,
available from
community facilities
and groups report
an incident
online by clicking
here

If you click on the below image it will open up a
video taken at the FIDN office talking about
The Fife Independent disability Network

There is a Newish Layout for the Accessible Holidays Page Plus more Adverts for Accessible Holidays. Have a look.

Low-energy bulbs could affect your health

We have another Website at www.fidn.org.uk this is on DigitalFife. The DigitalFife website is: www.digitalfife.com were you can find on line learning courses which are free.

The FIDN Newsletter "July 2008" is now available online "Click Here"

Do you need help in making your computer easier to use? Let's look at the many ways you can make your keyboard and mouse, Windows, the internet and your favourite applications suit you and your needs... "Click Here or on text above"

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ExxonMobil The Energy Challenge

The Energy Challenge is a partnership between Energy Action Scotland and Community Service Volunteers (CSV) in Scotland and is funded by ExxonMobil. The Challenge aims to provide information and support to householders across Scotland to help them manage their fuel bills, save energy and keep warm in their homes. Members of the CSV's Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme (RSVP) have received energy awareness training from Energy Action Scotland, making them 'Energy Champions'. This leaflet is specially designed to help the volunteers provide information and advice on energy matters to people within the community.
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This Photo is a link to a promo Video for the FIDN

NEW ITEMS ADDED PAGE
This page lists items/articles etc. that have been recently added to this website.

FIFE INDEPENDENT DISABILITY NETWORK TO RECEIVE ANNUAL FUNDING FROM FMC TECHNOLOGIES

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HELPING... from left, FIDN’s James Page, Stagecoach training officer
Phil Sharp, UNITE’s Peter Stewart and FIDN’s Jack Carr

Bus help for hard of hearing
A KIRKCALDY man has joined forces with bus giants Stagecoach to help hard of hearing travellers enjoy more pleasant journeys. Jack Carr, of Fife Independent Disability Network Disability Network (FIDN), spearheads a scheme which will allow sensory impaired bus users to ask drivers for help, without drawing attention to their disability

To View the photo`s taken at Our Network Meeting in the Pitbauchlie House Hotel, Dunfermline
On the 15/05/2008
Click on text to go to the Gallery

There are also short Video`s that where take at the meeting. These contain talks from Guest Speaker Rhona McCallum, Team Manager, Direct Payments and Guest Speaker Sandy Wilkie, Energy Challenge Development Officer, CSV

Free Advice for Carers on moving and handling

THERE is still time for carers to sign up for free moving and handling awareness workshops and equipment demonstration days on 2nd September, 18th September and 28th October.

Laura Lapadula, Manual Handling Consultant Social Work Services is calling anyone who looks after a family member or friend to take advantage of the free help and advice available.

She explained, "Carers provide an invaluable service and it is vital that we help protect them.

"Every year, significant numbers of these carers are forced to give up caring because of back pain or other injury caused by the activities they carry out on a day-to-day basis."

To try and address this issue the Manual Handling Team in Social Work Service has been working alongside colleagues in Fife Council Education Service, NHS Fife, the Fife wide Postural Management Service, Adam Smith College, PAMIS and the Fife Carers Association to develop the workshops.

Any family carer can enrol for one of these free half-day sessions on Moving and Handling Awareness which will be held 10 am-1.30pm on: 2nd September, Dunfermline; 18th September, and 28th October in Glenrothes.

To book a place or to obtain more information, carers can contact Fife Carers Centre, Tel: 01592 642999 or email: centre@fifecarers.co.uk

Fife Independent Disability Network,West Bridge Mill, Bridge Street,
Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY1 1TE
Scottish Charity No: SC 026112