Resources

Keeping Connected in Winter

Published 2019. Tips to help people and community groups in rural or isolated communities to think about how to keep connected and carry on during winter.

Creating Inclusive Communities

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. 

Having Different Conversations

Food Buddies – Tips For Days Out

Published 2018. Food Buddies is a project which involves sharing ideas and practical tips around food that people living with dementia, other older people and their families and friends have found make life easier. These tips are about how to enjoy going out and about. They have been shared with us by older people, people living with dementia and their families. We hope this booklet will be useful for days out - going further away or for a special visit - and the more regular things that people can do closer to

People Having More Choice in their Lives

Grandparents’ top tips

Published 2018. These tips were put together after we had discussions with grandparents as we know many grandparents now spend a lot of time caring for their grandchildren. These tips were created as a part of our Families Project.

People Having More Choice in their Lives

Surviving Christmas and New Year

Published 2017. Christmas can be a difficult time for lots of people for a variety of reasons. In this booklet we share some hints and tips for getting through the festive season.

Creating Inclusive Communities

Enjoying a drink and staying safe as we get older

Published 2016. We spoke to older people who told us what they do to stay safe when enjoying a drink. Here are their tips if you, or someone you know, would like some advice on how to still enjoy drinking alcohol whilst looking after yourself.

People Having More Choice in their Lives