“Room for Art has been my lifeline…(it) has helped to minimise my social isolation and the effects of my depression which has been very bad at times…this is vital to my health.” (Room for Art participant) Room for Art is the art and social prescribing project run by the charity Art in Healthcare. … [Read more...] about Iona’s blog: Referring back – accessing support in crisis
Claudia’s Blog: People Know How releases study on combating digital exclusion
The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted, perhaps like never before, the digital inequalities in society. Throughout this lockdown period of social distancing and isolation, online and digital communications have become ever more important for keeping in touch and keeping safe. Not being digitally … [Read more...] about Claudia’s Blog: People Know How releases study on combating digital exclusion
Holly’s Blog – Highland Hello: making a small gesture of connection
Highland Hello is a small multi-lingual project that encourages people to recognise that simple gestures can support us to feel more connected with others during the COVID19 pandemic. Originally launching in 2019 with some funding support from the Highland Third Sector Interface the initiative is … [Read more...] about Holly’s Blog – Highland Hello: making a small gesture of connection
Lesley’s Blog: Support for Survivors of Rape and Childhood Sexual Abuse
Break The Silence provides professional support for survivors of rape and childhood sexual abuse aged 13+ across East and North Ayrshire. We provide a range of support tailored to the individual’s need: counselling, complementary therapies, group activities, advocacy support, peer support and … [Read more...] about Lesley’s Blog: Support for Survivors of Rape and Childhood Sexual Abuse
People Know How: staying connected during coronavirus
People Know How have partnered up with Venture Scotland, Change Recruitment Group, Edinburgh Palette, the University of Edinburgh and the Edinburgh Remakery to get computers and internet to those who need them during the coronavirus outbreak. As coronavirus changes lives across the globe, charity … [Read more...] about People Know How: staying connected during coronavirus
