Posts Tagged ‘care’
Could you be a Borders Buddy?
Could you be a Borders Buddy? Do you have a few hours to spare to support someone to get out a bit more? Maybe you could be a volunteer Buddy for Borders Buddies. Borders Buddies is a project of Outside the Box, which after running a pilot project now has Lottery funding to work for…
Read MoreNeighbourhood Networks – North Ayrshire Evaluation
Neighbourhood Networks – North Ayrshire Evaluation Neighbourhood Networks are a Scottish charity who have supported people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and mental health issues for over 20 years. “Through local networks of mutual support, we will work with people in their neighbourhoods to deliver the support they require to live independently in their own…
Read MoreHealth Inequalities CPG Parliamentary Reception
Health Inequalities CPG Parliamentary Reception Freya recently attended the Health Inequalities Cross Party Group Parliamentary Reception on 27th September. The event was sponsored by Brian Whittle MSP, Co-Convenor of the CPG and took place in the Scottish Parliament Garden Lobby. The secretariat, Voluntary Health Scotland, the national intermediary and network for Scotland’s voluntary health organisations, hosted with…
Read MoreHow can getting together with other people for a chat make health services work better? Part 2
How can getting together with other people for a chat make health services work better? Part 2 Over the past few years Outside the Box has been working with people in the NHS and councils, national bodies, and community groups. The work was in partnership with Healthcare Improvement Scotland. All the ideas and case examples…
Read MoreHow can getting together with other people for a chat make health services work better?
How can getting together with other people for a chat make health services work better? There is a lot of attention on the pressures that the NHS and social care services are facing. Part of the solution comes from partnerships across different parts of the services and especially with the community sector. That starts when…
Read MoreNew Beginnings Club – East Lothian
The New Beginnings Club – East Lothian For the last few months, Outside the Box have been working with the members of the New Beginnings Club (nbc) to create a newsletter as part of our Connecting Equalities project. The members of the NBC wanted to take control of it, so Christine has been showing them…
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…
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