Resources

Handy Hints and Tips for avoiding Scams and Financial Harm

Published 2018. In December 2018, the Brechin Information Hub received a visit from two members of the Trading Standards team at Angus Council who gave people some information around protection from scams and financial harm and how to reduce door to door cold calling and nuisance phone calls. North Angus Rural Wisdom Community Worker, Shona has produced a short summary of what the group learned. 

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Older People’s Mental Health and Wellbeing: Summary

Published 2018. Outside the Box is working with a wide range of older people and organisations to find ways for older people to get good support for their mental health and wellbeing. This report brings together what we have been hearing through several projects. This is a shorter version of the full report which goes into more detail on each point.

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Older People’s Mental Health and Wellbeing: What older people are saying

Published 2018. Outside the Box is working with a wide range of older people and organisations to find ways for older people to get good support for their mental health and wellbeing. These conversations have been going on over several years and we expect they will continue. This report brings together what we have been hearing from people across Scotland.

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Dementia & Sensory Challenges

Published 2016. Booklet on how dementia can effect the senses, inspired and developed by people living with dementia

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Happiness Habits cafe- Whim Hall Care Home

Published 2017. Happiness Habits Cafes have been developed by Outside the Box. The sessions in Borders are part of the Flourishing Borders project, which aims to increase awareness among older people about how they can look after their mental health and wellbeing.

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Happiness Habits cafe- Stow lunch club

Published 2017. Happiness Habits Cafes have been developed by Outside the Box. The sessions in Borders are part of the Flourishing Borders project, which aims to increase awareness among older people about how they can look after their mental health and wellbeing.

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