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Intergenerations in the Gardens

On a very Scottish June afternoon where the weather doesn’t quite know what to do with itself, we joined a stimulating group of people, all loosely connected by an interest ...

Making rural areas work better for older people

Outside the Box is developing Rural Wisdom - a project that will look at what works for older people in rural communities across the UK.  This is in partnership with Volunteering ...

Mental Health in Midlothian- we need your help!

We want your help.  Health in Mind and Outside the Box are having conversations with people in Midlothian. * What does good mental health and wellbeing mean to you? * ...

Peer Support for Parents

Peer Support for Parents is a new project Outside the Box is working on, which involves talking to parents with more complex needs who might be missed by existing support ...

Outside the Box welcomes four new faces

It’s all change at Outside the Box. We’re kicking off this summer with a move of office (just down the corridor, but we’ve been enjoying the summer sun through our ...

Roar Connections for Life

I recently went to meet with Roar, an organisation in Paisley that offers a variety of community activities to keep older people well and prevent isolation. Nicola, the general manager, ...