Posts by Leon Hamilton
Introducing our new Chief Executive
Introducing our new Chief Executive With Anne Connor retiring after 18 years creating and developing Outside the Box, and an amazing career supporting people to create empowering change in communities, we’re delighted to introduce you to our new Chief Executive. Louise Willson (formerly our Depute CE, working alongside Anne) has been a core part of…
Read MoreNew Chief Executive and plans at Outside the Box
New Chief Executive and plans at Outside the Box Anne Connor At the start of July I retired as Chief Executive at Outside the Box and Louise Willson – our current Depute CE – takes over as the new Chief Executive. For me, this is a very positive and exciting stage for Outside the…
Read MoreUsing a Whole Systems Approach: Eyemouth Gateway to Good Health
Eyemouth Gateway to Good Health (Whole Systems Approach) The Eyemouth Gateway to Good Health is a joint pilot project by NHS Scotland and Scottish Borders Council. It uses a Whole Systems Approach, involving community partners who have been involved in shaping the project from the outset. The overall aim of the project was to address…
Read MoreBraemar Care
Braemar Care Braemar Care is a SCIO which was set up due to the difficulties in obtaining care for local people who were in need. Braemar Care provides an information and advice service to anyone who could benefit from additional support in their daily lives, care is provided via self-employed carers from within the community…
Read MoreTalking Points East Renfrewshire
Talking Points East Renfrewshire Talking Points works to host a network of over seventy organisations, including East Renfrewshire HSCP, that work together to help people get the information they need. Talking Points operates across East Renfrewshire to support you in getting the help you need in any area of health and wellbeing. Their staff will…
Read MorePaths for All – Dementia Friendly Health Walks
Paths for All – Dementia Friendly Health Walks Paths for All supports a network of over 650 health walks that take place in communities across Scotland. The majority of these walks are led by volunteers and are managed by a range of organisations including local authorities, NHS, leisure trusts and community organisations. People living with…
Read MoreCommunity Solutions: Resources for well-connected support
Resources for well-connected community supports What ‘Community Solutions’ is all about Community Solutions is a collaborative project increasing learning around community solutions that give people more access to social care and health care in Scotland. Download the full Community Solutions diagrams and notes here. Visit the Community Solutions project page for more resources, blogs and…
Read MoreHome from hospital support at SDS Forum
Home from hospital support at SDS Forum Home from hospital support aims to support those who are fit to discharge but are struggling to get home for various reasons. The SDS Forum, working alongside the HSCP and an established working group of patients and carers, is working towards a way for patients to get home…
Read MoreWe’re hiring: Project Worker in Moray
Join our team: job advert Moray coast Moray Project Worker role 8 hours per week until December 2024 Annual Salary – £4,285 (£21,423.00 full time equivalent) Burghead, Hopeman and Cummingston, Moray. Application form: Download the Moray Project Worker Application Form here About the role: Download the role description here Coastal Connections is a project…
Read MoreImproving Human Rights in Scotland
Improving Human Rights in Scotland- The Universal Periodic Review What is the Universal Periodic Review? The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a review of the overall human rights records of all United Nation member states. The UPR is coordinated by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). The process happens every 5 years and is an…
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