Rural services

Imports of cattle, pigs and sheep from Germany have been banned to protect farmers, their livelihoods and food security following the discovery of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in water buffalo in Brandenburg.

The risk level of FMD to the UK has been increased to medium.

FMD does not pose a risk to human health but is a highly contagious virus of cattle, sheep, pigs and other cloven-hoofed animals.

The Gathering 2025

The next SCVO Gathering will take place in-person on 4th and 5th February 2025 at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC). Save the date in your diary.

Organised by SCVO, the Gathering is the largest free voluntary sector event in the UK. It's an opportunity for all the amazing people working in and with the voluntary sector to network, showcase what they do and learn from each other.

Updated guidance about Schmallenberg virus (SBV) has been published by Scottish Government to support farmers and crofters identify the illness in livestock.

(SBV) is a virus first identified in Europe in 2011. It was first detected in the UK in 2012, and then in 2016-2017 and from 2021 onwards. 

Community Councils webinar on rural and islands poverty

Join the Improvement Service and representatives from the Poverty Alliance for this webinar on poverty in rural and islands communities.

Over the last couple of years Scottish Rural Network have been funding the Improvement Service to build the capacity of Scottish rural and island community councils to help them support their communities more effectively and to enable them to tackle emerging priorities, including poverty which is often a hidden issue within rural and island communities. 

A National Flood Advisory Service will be established to improve Scotland’s flood resilience and embed best practice on a nationwide scale.

The service is one of the actions in Scotland’s first National Flood Resilience Strategy, published today. It will provide support and advice on building flood resilience to delivery partners and communities, and provide the governance framework for progressing high value flood actions such as flood protection schemes.

The Moray Eco Youth Fund for Sustainability is now open to applications.

An amount of £33,333 from Moray’s portion of Just Transition Participatory Budgeting Fund has been dedicated to youth-led sustainability projects.

Supporting Young People’s Sexual Wellbeing in Remote, Rural and Island Areas

 

Supporting Young People’s Sexual Wellbeing in Remote, Rural and Island Areas

Who is it for?  It is suitable for anyone working with young people in rural community settings, GP practices, third sector, youth workers, social care and educators who want to learn more about supporting young people’s sexual wellbeing.

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National Rural Mental Health Forum

National Rural Mental Health Forum

Join National Rural Mental Health Forum online for a day filled with insightful discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities focused on mental health in rural communities. This event is designed to bring together experts, practitioners, and community members to address the unique challenges and solutions for mental health in rural areas. Don't miss this chance to learn, connect, and make a difference in rural mental health!

A new initiative to tackle rural vehicle and equipment theft is being rolled out within Scotland and neighbouring English police forces.

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