{"id":233,"date":"2014-02-17T15:27:26","date_gmt":"2014-02-17T15:27:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.iriss.org.uk\/fitforthefuture\/?p=233"},"modified":"2014-02-17T15:27:26","modified_gmt":"2014-02-17T15:27:26","slug":"invitation-for-older-people-carers-help-shape-our-workshop-at-the-scottish-social-services-expo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.iriss.org.uk\/fitforthefuture\/2014\/02\/17\/invitation-for-older-people-carers-help-shape-our-workshop-at-the-scottish-social-services-expo\/","title":{"rendered":"Invitation for Older People & Carers – Help Shape our Workshop at the Scottish Social Services Expo"},"content":{"rendered":"

Invitation for Older People and Carers\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fit for the Future is a joint IRISS and Scottish Care project working to support the independent sector to deliver inspiring outcomes for older people.<\/p>\n

We are hosting a workshop at the upcoming Social Service Expo and we are looking for older people and carers to help shape our sessions as a voice of experience.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

We would like you to shape the content of our workshop, and help out on the day as a representative for older people and their carers. This is an opportunity to share your knowledge and experience with a group of your peers and have some fun!<\/p>\n

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What is the event?<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/strong> <\/b>Fit for the Future: An independent sector project<\/i><\/p>\n

An interactive workshop where participants will be given an opportunity to make real changes to imagined services to build a better future for older people in Scotland.<\/i><\/p>\n

By the end of the session we hope that participants will:<\/i><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0 Understand more about the opportunities presented by Reshaping Care for Older People<\/i><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0 Experience the benefits of working with older people to design services<\/i><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0 Share ideas and resources with your peers<\/i><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0 Gain practical experience of the work being done by the joint IRISS and Scottish Care Fit for the Future project<\/i><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0 Have created something that you are proud of!<\/i><\/p>\n

Who are we looking for?<\/p>\n

Any older person or carer who would like to have their voice heard and would feel comfortable working in a group. The sessions are designed to be fun and interactive!<\/i><\/p>\n

\u00a0What would your commitment be?<\/strong><\/p>\n