Do you know a local hero?

Date: 16th June 2010
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Every day young heroes across the UK make a difference to the lives of others. The Humanitarian Citizen Awards celebrate the contribution that young people aged 25 and under make to the lives of others. Nominating an individual or group is simple: write 200 words about why they stand out from the crowd. All nominees receive a certificate and those shortlisted get invited to the awards ceremony in London.

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Medikidz: imaginative, accessible health information for young people

Date: 16th June 2010
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

Medikidz is a new initiative in health education to help young people better understand their conditions.

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Immunisation Scotland website launched

Date: 16th June 2010
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

Immunisation Scotland is a national web resource that provides patients and members of the public with a range of useful information about immunisation in Scotland. The site highlights why immunisation is important, when to immunise, what vaccines are available, and which diseases they protect against.

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A Healthier Option: Tuck Shop toolkit and Healthier Vending report

Date: 16th June 2010
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare, Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities

The West Glasgow CHCP Child and Youth Health Improvement team has produced two new and innovative reports. The healthier tuck shop toolkit is designed to support youth organisations in assessing their current tuck shop options with a view to promote and encourage healthier vending options for children, young people and families.

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Youth Music Initiative - Informal Sector Grants

Date: 16th June 2010
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The Scottish Arts Council's Youth Music Initiative is accepting applications for its Informal Sector grants 2010/11. The grants can be used to run music-making activities for children and young people up to the age of 25 outwith school time. Small Grants of £500-£5,000 and Large Grants of £5,001-£30,000 are available to any organisation working in the informal sector seeking to programme musical activity for young people.

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ACT Foundation funding

Date: 16th June 2010
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Individuals in need and charities that work to enhance the quality of life for people in need, (specifically the mentally and physically disabled) can apply for funding the ACT Foundation's grant programme.

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New Scots guidelines to promise children greater protection

Date: 2nd June 2010
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

More children who have been victims of child trafficking or bullying or have been vulnerable to online sexual predators will be considered for the child protection register under new guidelines.

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EACH Child and Young Person's Health Matters Campaign

Date: 28th May 2010
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

Over the coming months Action for Sick Children (Scotland) will be campaigning to promote the healthcare rights of children and young people.

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Cashback for Communities

Date: 28th May 2010
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The CashBack for Communities Small Grants Scheme has been established to support local volunteer led groups.

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Getting It Right for Young Gypsy/Travellers

Date: 28th May 2010
Category: Non-discrimination

by Article 12 Scotland

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