Engage Update - 05 May

Renfrewshire Self Directed Support Information Event: 12 May 2026

Renfrewshire HSCP, in partnership with Renfrewshire Council, Social Work Scotland, Self Directed Support Scotland (SDSS) and In Control Scotland, are pleased to invite you to attend the Renfrewshire Self‑Directed Support (SDS) Information Event on 12 May 2026.

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Legal structures workshop Thursday 07 May 10.00 -12.30pm  / Engage Renfrewshire
Book now for this in-person workshop on what’s the best legal structure for your group, with presentation from Karina MacLeod of Arachas3 followed by 1:1 30 min support sessions with Karina (between 1.00pm – 3.00pm, time slots allocated) The session will be held at Engage Renfrewshire, 10 Falcon Crescent, Paisley. To book your place, contact icunningham@engagerenfrewshire.com  

Bank Accounts for the Third Sector

It has recently been highlighted to us a change in how groups are able to start-up and access banking services. We are keen to understand the scale of this change and are asking for your help to develop our support to other organisations in Renfrewshire. We would be grateful if you could fill out the MS Forms survey found at the below link, outlining your experience.
 
All submissions are anonymous unless you provide your contact details. The form should take no longer than 10 minutes to fill in. 
 
Banking Accounts for the Third Sector - What was your experience?  – Fill in form 
 
The questions cover: 

• Who you bank with
• The type of account held
• When you established the account
• Your experience so far
• Your preference for choosing a bank/account.

 Thank you in advance for any insight you choose to share and a big thank you to those who have already contributed!

Billy McClean
Chief Officer, Renfrewshire Health & Social Care Partnership

In this week’s Vlog, I talk about:

• Meeting some of our admin team as part of my latest visits to HSCP teams.
• This week’s SMT meeting, which feature a visit from Healthcare Improvement Scotland to talk to us about the Scottish Approach to Change.
• Our Self Directed Support (SDS) Event in Linwood that’s taking place in a couple of weeks.
• My regular thanks to staff for their great work. This week I mention some thanks for Kirsten and David from our Podiatry teams.

If you have any feedback on this video or ideas for future topics, I’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch or email: HSCPcommunications@renfrewshire.gov.uk
 
I hope you enjoy this week’s update…




Billy McClean
Chief Officer, Renfrewshire Health & Social Care Partnership

The Service now operates out of Unit 13 on the top floor of the Paisley Centre. 

You First Advocacy is open Monday to Friday, 9-12 and then 1-5, providing issue-based Advocacy support for:

• People with Mental Health difficulties 
• People 60+
• People with a Learning Disability 
• People with a Physical Disability 
• People who are a Parent Carer 
• People affected by Drugs and Alcohol

Referrals can be made via the referral form on the YFA website or telephone. The Service provides daily Duty appointments and a Drop-In for emergencies. If in doubt as to whether we can support, please call and an Advocate will discuss what options are available. 
 
Referrals: referrals@youfirstadvocacy.org
Tel: 0141 849 1229

Open Day on Tuesday 19th May from 10am to 2pm
 
Many of our lovely students will be on hand to chat about their courses, and there will be displays of work from our Photography and Nat 4 English/Writing classes.  Our Horticulture students will also be holding a small plant sale and some local organisations will be attending to share information about their services.


 
We will also be providing details of our 2-hour taster sessions taking place in May & June (leaflet attached) as well as information about courses starting in August.

 

Mental Health Line Manager Training

The next session will take place on Tuesday 2nd June at 9.30am – 4pm.

This course has been developed by Public Health Scotland and aims to:

• Identify the key factors that contribute to a mentally healthy workplace
• Provide managers with a broad understanding of mental health in the workplace
• Ensure managers are aware of their responsibilities in relation to health and wellbeing
• Improve managers’ skills and confidence in supporting mental health at work

If you are interested in attending, please use the link below to register for the session on Tuesday 2nd June:
https://mhandsplearning.publichealthscotland.scot/mhwtcourse_registration.aspx?id=ebd20595-17ec-4b1f-a3c6-09103b6f3b22