Projects

Flourishing Borders

Started 2016. We are working with local community groups and other partners across Scottish Borders to raise awareness about how older people and manage their mental health and wellbeing.

Having Different Conversations

Digital Inclusion

Started 2014. Outside the box worked with people who often don't have access to digital technology to find out what they saw as the benefits of having access to the internet and using it more.

Creating Inclusive Communities

Getting There

Started 2012 and earlier. A website supported by Outside the Box which brings together materials and resources, ideas and projects from user led organisations from across Scotland and wider afield.

Building Strong Sustainable Organisations

Over the Fence

Started 2013. Over the Fence has developed a website to give people who are new to social care information about how to get the support they want. The project began in 2011 and is funded by the Scottish Government as part of the programme to develop the capacity of people who use services and her families as part of the implementation of Self-directed support.

People Having More Choice in their Lives

Seton Care Befrienders

Started 2014. The Seton Care Befrienders project is a response to the gap identified by older people living in Berwickshire (the eastern part of Scottish Borders) and the north part of Northumberland around Berwick-upon-Tweed. They wanted company and friendship and someone to do things with when this was becoming harder.

Creating Inclusive Communities

Wisdom in Practice

Started 2012 and earlier. Wisdom in Practice was a project which aimed to build on the skills, knowledge and confidence of older people, to enable you to start or develop services that are led by older people. It worked with older people across Scotland to make a difference to the opportunities and services people can use.

Building Strong Sustainable Organisations