Charity registered in Scotland SC022596
Fife Forum was established in 1990 as Fife Elderly Forum Executive. This was the umbrella organisation for elderly fora in Fife giving information and advice on older people's issues.
Over time we introduced an advocacy service. This assists people aged over 65 who are in hospital or resident in care settings. 2009 saw the introduction of User Panels. In 2011 we introduced Local Area Co-ordination for older people in Fife. With the commencement of the integration of health & social care this has been extended to include a service for adults.
You will be joining a small Fife-wide team, with a big reach, to assist individuals to identify and potentially access the right level of support and provision which aims to meet their own circumstances and aspirations. To help facilitate this you will work with individuals and, where appropriate, their networks, stakeholders and wider communities to help grow resilience and capacity which encourages opportunity and might reduce/delay the need for statutory interventions.
If you feel you are up to this challenge, we want to hear from you.
You will be joining a Fife-wide charity, with a big reach, to support and develop both existing Forums and new platforms which aim to afford Older People the opportunity to participate, engage, influence and shape the issues and agendas that matter to them.
If you feel you are up to this challenge, we want to hear from you.
You will be joining a small Fife-wide charity, with a big reach, to support and develop the effective governance of the organisation with the support of the CEO. Established in 1990 as the Elderly Forum Executive to provide a voice for Older People it has expanded to include Advocacy for adults 65+ in a hospital or care setting and Local Area Co-ordination for adults 16+ throughout Fife.
Our key aim is to listen, provide people with a voice; and, in the case of LAC, respond to need by helping people to identify and access the services and resources which will help them to remain independent and healthier for as long as is practicable, alongside encouraging people to utilise their own strengths and assets to help improve their circumstances and well-being wherever possible.
As a Board Member you will have a key role in strategic decision-making, ensuring good governance and will be required to carry out your duties in line with legal responsibilities.
If you feel you are up to this challenge, we want to hear from you.