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Welcome to You Matter, your weekly newsletter for Angus Council staff that gives you a roundup of news, events and new guidance.
We'd love your feedback and ideas for things you would like to be included in future editions. Send your thoughts to the Communications Team
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Today marks the end of Adoption Week Scotland 2022 – a week to highlight adoption but more importantly for us to raise awareness of the need to find adoptive families for children in Angus.
During the week as well as sharing information, we’ve answered some of the myths and barriers people often think there are about adoption – did you know you can adopt as a single person? We know hearing other people’s experiences is helpful, so were pleased when Wendy and Kevin kindly shared with us their journey - from when their son first asked “why have you not thought about adoption” when they were struggling to have another child, to making an initial enquiry with us and then being matched with their child – “He’s completed our family”.
Ready to find out more? Come along to our next (and last one of the year) face to face info session on Wednesday 30 November at Angus Houseor give the team a call on 01241 464646 for a chat. And don’t forget our website which has lots of useful information.
#AdoptionWeekScotland
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Take care...
The Scottish Government has launched a new campaign Right Care, Right Place, to encourage people to use the correct support in times of illness or emergency.
Only go to A&E for critical emergencies. Find out more about where to get the right care in the right place at NHSinform.scot
#RightOfWay
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Strike action update 24 November
The EIS and AHDS unions have confirmed that they will be taking industrial action on Thursday 24 November. We have published guidance on what schools and ELCCs will be open and FAQs for all staff.
#IndustrialActionUpdate
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It's everyone's business
The Business Support Team is looking for feedback to ensure that they continue to provide the best level of support. You've got until the 1 December to complete the survey.
#BusinessClass
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Counting the cost
A Cost Of Living Yammer group has been set up as a safe space to chat, share ideas and support colleagues as we all cope with the current cost of living crisis.
#SafeSpace
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Making time to talk
During these uncertain times, it's okay to not be okay. And it's never been more important to talk about how you are feeling. HSF health plan webinars is running a Suicide Awareness, Reflections and Conversations webinar with Mind. Sign up for your place on the 1 December.
#ItsOkToNotBeOk
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Lets talk turkey...
Fancy winning a £50 retail voucher? Take part in the Find the Turkey competition with Salary Finance by 2 December to be in with a chance.
#ThatWingsABell
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Leave it out
If you're using a bookable Agile desk, please don't remove any equipment such as cables or connectors when you've finished.
#StayConnected
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Make it treesy for Reds...
ANGUSalive has received Action Earth funding from NatureScot which will support volunteers helping the Red Squirrel population at Forfar Loch Country Park.
Volunteers of all ages and abilities are invited to join the project which will make an environmental impact on the community’s green space at Forfar Loch. There are several volunteer days planned where anyone can attend. I once got thrown out of the park for arranging the squirrels by height. They didn't like my critter sizing.
#WoodYouBelieveIt
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And finally...Rainy days always get me down...
The good old Scottish weather has hit with vengeance and looks set to continue for the next few days. If you're already bored of the rain, try these ideas for a rainy day... And if like me, your furry children are climbing the walls, you can try these tips to stop your puppers getting cabin fever. It's so bad here it's raining chickens and ducks. It really is fowl weather.
On a positive note, its only 33 days until the shortest day...
#NeverRainsButItPours #RainDump #RainstormingSession
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