Resources

Borders Buddies – MS Teams Guide

Published 2020. Many activities and social events are happening virtually now and using software that most of us had never even heard of a few months ago. It can be really daunting the first time you are invited to attend something using Microsoft Teams, so here is a little guide to get you started!

People Having More Choice in their Lives

Published 2020. As we emerge from Lockdown being able to get outdoors and meet other people is great for our wellbeing - particularly for mums and babies who haven’t been able to access groups in the same ways as before. Here are some tips on joining or starting a Buggy walk in your local area.

People Having More Choice in their Lives

Digital Buddies Flyer

Published 2020. A flyer to promote the Digital Buddies project in the Scottish Borders

People Having More Choice in their Lives

Community Gardens – Peebles and Innerleithen

Published 2019. It is well researched and documented that gardening is very good for your physical and mental health and can aid recovery from illness. In a community garden you get the added bonus of belonging to a like minded group of people, giving something back to the community, and the opportunity to make friends, learn from, teach, support and be supported by other people. It’s also fun, very rewarding and there is a great feel-good factor after working in the garden.

Creating Inclusive Communities

Happiness Habits flyer

Published 2018. Happiness Habits is a project working with people in rural parts of Scottish Borders to build links between people and increase social inclusion.

People Having More Choice in their Lives

Food Buddies café checklist

Published 2017. If you work in a café or restaurant you can use this handy guide to see how accessible your place of work is for people with dementia.

Creating Inclusive Communities