Posts Tagged ‘covid19’
Care Standards and Community Support
Care Standards and community support It’s natural to want to know when we are doing a good job – to keep doing what works and get better at the bits that we can improve. It is also natural to want to show other people you are doing a good job and get recognition and respect…
Read MoreLearning to use Sway for community projects
“Go On, Give it a Go, and Connect your Community”! Using new tools for community-building Local activist Kenny Mallard, a member of the Eaglesham History Society Committee, was telling me about how he uses a free Microsoft application called “Sway” to produce high quality presentations to share online. He swears it is really easy! Sway…
Read More“Go On, Give it a Go, and Connect your Community”! Trying out Facebook Live
Our man in Brechin, Derek, was thinking of a way to share a local community perspective on what was going on in Brechin, Edzell and the Glens. He wanted to listen and learn from the community and share information in an accessible way so everyone could take part. Building on digital experience Derek was well…
Read MoreNorth Moray Coast’s Response to COVID-19
The North Moray Coast communities have come together and responded quickly and effectively to the Covid-19 pandemic. The first actions were taken by Burghead and Cummingston Community Council. They called for volunteers, with Chris Tuke as a focal point. The response was great with many more volunteers than tasks to do tasks like shopping for…
Read MoreWellbeing Fund for Families
Outside the Box is delighted to announce that we have received funding from the Scottish Government Wellbeing fund administered by the CORRA Foundation to support the wellbeing of families most affected by the pandemic. A key aspect of wellbeing is the ability to make and maintain the friendships we want, both locally and through the…
Read MoreMoments of Freedom receives Scottish Refugee Council grant!
Moments of Freedom awarded small grant by the Scottish Refugee Council for community inclusion in COVID-19 Moments of Freedom, a Clydebank-based group led by Syrian women who came to the UK as refugees in 2015, has received a small grant for their digital and social inclusion funded by Foundation Scotland and the National Emergencies Trust…
Read MoreInclusive online events: our top tips
Inclusive online events: our top tips Online events and meetings are becoming even more important for meeting everyone’s social, health, and cultural needs during the COVID 19 pandemic. Taking part in online spaces is now part of how we exercise our human rights in our daily lives. Planning inclusive online events is key for building…
Read MoreCaring Communities Spotlight: Newtown St Boswell’s Phone Box Hub
Lately we have been hearing of all the amazing community initiatives happening across Scotland during this difficult time. One story that inspired us is from Newtown St Boswell’s, where a phone box has been turned into a mini community hub. The phone box was decommissioned some years ago and the Community Council took ownership for…
Read MoreScotland’s Caring Communities
At Outside the Box, as our regular ways of working and living continue to change, we have been looking at how communities are adapting and supporting one another. The COVID 19 pandemic has meant that we have had to adapt quickly to new ways of working and supporting each other and to seek new solutions…
Read MoreFood Buddies Tips for You & Friendly Neighbours During Times When we Can’t Get Out Much
Food Buddies develops practical help for older people, people living with dementia and other people who sometimes have problems around food. We are trying to make life easier for people, staying safe and continuing to shop, cook and enjoy food. It is lovely that during challenging times we are seeing communities come together to help…
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