Generations Working Together is delighted to invite you to participate in Global Intergenerational Week, 24 -30 April 2023. Promoting intergenerational relations has never been more pressing. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated levels of loneliness and isolation that were already … [Read more...] about Christophe Blog: Join Global Intergenerational Week and Transform Your Community
Chris’s Blog: Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland
Chris Docherty from Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland talks about how the organisation supports people living with chest, heart and stroke conditions in Scotland. Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland is Scotland’s leading health charity, supporting those people living with chest, heart and stroke … [Read more...] about Chris’s Blog: Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland
Sonia’s Blog: Pain Association Scotland
Professor Sonia Cottom from Pain Association Scotland talks about the support they can provide around self-management of chronic pain. Pain Association Scotland provides specialist education, training and support in the self-management of chronic pain. The organisation has developed expertise in … [Read more...] about Sonia’s Blog: Pain Association Scotland
Has community planning made a difference?
On 30th January 2023 the Scottish Parliament’s Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee joined with 37 representatives from community and third sector organisations to hear about their experiences of community planning. The event was co-produced and co-facilitated by the Committee, Voluntary … [Read more...] about Has community planning made a difference?
Kevan’s Blog: Memories Scotland
Kevan Smith from Glasgow Life explains how their Memories Scotland project improves mental wellbeing. Memories Scotland is the latest development of a Scotland-wide project connecting heritage resources with reminiscence activity. Glasgow Libraries is one of the many local authority library … [Read more...] about Kevan’s Blog: Memories Scotland
Briefing on Health Inequalities in Scottish Prisons
The CPG on Health Inequalities met on Tuesday 7 February to discuss the health inequalities experienced in Scottish Prisons. The meeting was chaired by Brian Whittle MSP, Co-Convenor of the CPG, and Audrey Nicoll MSP, convenor of the Criminal Justice Committee, was in attendance. We were joined … [Read more...] about Briefing on Health Inequalities in Scottish Prisons
A Community Link Worker Case Study: Justine’s Blog
Mary* was referred to me by her GP as she had financial worries and addiction issues. She was using cannabis to lose weight and to deal with her anxiety. I gave Mary some online resources to help with her anxiety and stress and also some chronic pain resources as she suffers from fibromyalgia. … [Read more...] about A Community Link Worker Case Study: Justine’s Blog
Opportunity to contribute to research into dance and dementia
Would you like to contribute to the future of research in the field of dance for dementia? Are you interested in engaging in dance activities? Are you a person living with dementia, carer, family member, dancer, dance organisation, researcher, policy maker or student? Then this is the project for … [Read more...] about Opportunity to contribute to research into dance and dementia
Valerie’s Blog: Wellbeing approach in the community
Partnerships, Prevention and Community Wellbeing (PPCW) is a new division in Police Scotland. Its purpose is to change policing culture through a focus on primary prevention using a Whole System Approach. The overarching aim of PPCW is to reduce vulnerability, prevent harm and work collaboratively … [Read more...] about Valerie’s Blog: Wellbeing approach in the community
Leanne’s blog: see me, listen, be honest, help me understand
My name is Leanne McBride, and I am a peer support facilitator working for Yoker Community Campus with the Chance 2 Change group, which comprises people from Drumchapel and surrounding communities in Glasgow. Chance 2 Change is an expert reference group for the Scottish Government supporting the … [Read more...] about Leanne’s blog: see me, listen, be honest, help me understand
