Resources

Come On In

Published 2017. The Care Inspectorate has launched a guide to help family and friends of people living in care homes make the most of the time spent together. This resource was developed by the staff, residents and their families of Campbell Snowden care home in Bridge of Weir with support from the Care Inspectorate and Scottish Care.

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Cook at Home Recipe Book

Published 2016. This vibrant recipe book was put together by Angus Care & Repair to encourage people to cook fresh recipes in their own kitchen for family and friends instead of relying on pre packed frozen food for one person that merely needs heating up.

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Eating well with dementia – a carers’ guide

Published 2014. This is a guide from nutrition and diet resources UK which provides practical, everyday eating and drinking advice for people caring for a relative or friend with dementia.

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Winter Tips

Published 2016. As part of our Food Buddies project we have put together these Winter Tips for people who find food challenging, whether that be because of dementia or other health reasons. We have information on everything from shopping tips to simple (but delicious) Christmas recipes.

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Mums Supporting Mums: Our Story So Far

Published 2014. A review of the 'Mums Supporting Mums' project - developing peer support to mums living in rural areas. This attractively produced report describes the background to the project and explains why developing this sort of activity is important. It should also give you ideas about what you can do in your own area.

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Issues facing parents who have mental health problems

Published 2012. Outside the Box produced this discussion paper which describes the issues that many parents who have mental health problems have said affect them and their children. It has suggestions for ways services can be better at supporting people with mental health problems in their role as parents. Published in 2010.

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