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Working with trauma: self-care is crucial
Last week I attended a one day training on 'Self-Care and Vicarious Trauma' which was developed and delivered by Freedom from Torture which provides therapeutic care for survivors of torture ...
Dreaming in care homes – what could make life better?
Recently we spoke to older people in a variety of care homes across Scotland. One of the questions we asked was what would make life better. We had no predictions ...
Top tips for making dining easier for people with dementia
Last week I was lucky enough to be able to go along to a “Dining for Engagement” training day in Edinburgh. The workshop took place in Edinburgh New Town Cookery ...
What is ordinary life like in care homes?
In April we talked to some people living in Care homes in Scotland. Living in a care home is a big change for people. Some people make a positive choice ...
Celebrating the impact of people working in care homes
Last month we did some research for Scottish Care looking at how older people felt about their mental health. We had lots of brilliant conversations with older people, so make ...
We have last minute voting information for you
Are you ready to vote tomorrow? If you have any last minute concerns the information below might be able to help! Polling stations are open 7am-10pm tomorrow To vote, you ...