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Third Sector Leadership Conference
Our Third Sector Leadership Conference returns to Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel on Thursday 4th June 2026. Comprising a series of morning plenary sessions and post lunch workshops, the day will offer opportunities for sector colleagues to connect with each other and some of the significant social and policy issues facing West Dunbartonshire. If you want to know more, call us on 0141 941 0886 or email us at info@wdcvs.com See our Conference Agenda here

Get Support with your Energy Bills
Home Energy Advice Team (HEAT) is an independent energy advice and advocacy service delivered by The Wise Group. This service is available to households across Scotland, England, and Wales that require support to resolve any energy-related issue and are struggling to pay their energy bill. A dedicated Energy Mentor will contact you by telephone to discuss what assistance can be provided. If you are working with an eligible client/service user who requires energy advice and support, please click here For urgent referrals, contact them on 0800 092 9002 

National directory for drug and alcohol services
For 20 years, SDF has delivered the national directory for drug and alcohol services on behalf of the Scottish Government. The refreshed directory brings together information on drug and alcohol services, alongside injecting equipment provision, helping you find services in their local area. It’s also a vital tool for professionals in Scotland, helping them connect people with appropriate specialist support. drugandalcoholservices.scot

Budget Conversation 2027/28 – Resident Survey
West Dunbartonshire Council, like all councils, faces ongoing cost increases, from an anticipated real terms reduction in funding and increased demand for services. Just like your household budget, the Council is experiencing the impact of inflation including rising energy, goods and service delivery costs. The Council is legally required to set a balanced budget each year and, given the ongoing pressures and funding position the options available to them to continue delivering services in the same way are increasingly limited. That is why it is extremely important for them to understand what services and priorities matter most to you. Take the survey here

Lived Experience Advisory Group
Would you like to help improve the response to missing people in Scotland? Have you or someone you love been affected by missing? Would you like to help make a difference in how missing people and their loved ones receive support in Scotland? Missing People is inviting individuals with lived experience to join their online groups. This is for people with direct experience of being missing or loved ones affected by someone going missing. Separate groups will be offered to help everyone feel comfortable sharing their experiences. If you are interested in finding out more or joining, express your interest by emailing Scotland@missingpeople.org.uk Closing Date: 25^th May

Palliative Care and Care around Dying for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC), in partnership with local HSCPs and Hospices, have been working on the development of a draft strategy on palliative care and care around dying for NHS GGC area. Throughout 2025 theyworked with local communities to hear about their lived experience of palliative care. This engagement helped inform this strategy and they would like to hear from you if you think they have got this right. This strategy has identified key priorities for delivering palliative care and care around dying for all services. Take the survey here