Posts Tagged ‘older people’
Thoughts on the future of Human Rights in Scotland
The future of Human Rights in Scotland Where the conversation was A couple of years ago I attended a series of meetings on the review of SNAP (Scotland’s National Action Plan for Human Rights). I was shocked to discover that food was not recognised as a human rights in Scotland; and was very disappointed to…
Read MoreGardening tips for Older People
Garden Buddies is a project which helps people of all ages and abilities to enjoy being in gardens. Sometimes being in the garden is about planting and digging, sometimes it is about spending time chatting and drinking tea in beautiful natural surroundings. Just because a person is getting older or less able, this does not…
Read MoreCelebrating International Day of Older Persons
Celebrating older people in our communities Passion for making a difference Today, on International Day of Older Persons, I’ve been reflecting on just a few of the different ways older people are contributing to their communities. Older people have helped shape every phase of thousands of community projects across Scotland and helped them to continue…
Read MoreFood Buddies: Thinking Outside the Box During Lockdown
Nobody could have predicted what would happen in March 2020. The best-laid plans of everyone fell by the wayside. It was a matter of going back to basic survival strategies – a key one being how to get food. Our Food Buddies project was at the stage of drawing to a close, having fledged a…
Read MoreCommunities are Committed to Good Support
Communities are Committed to Good Support Approaches to Community Support in lockdown Since lockdown started it has been amazing to see and hear all the good support that communities, volunteers and individuals and community groups have created and delivered. Responding quickly and simply to the emerging crisis and then developing new ways to support each…
Read MoreRECRUITING: P/T Project Worker, based in Newtown St Boswells
We’re looking for a new team member in the Borders. All the details are below. Please do not send CVs/cover letters. Instead fill out the application form. If you are unable to fill out this form or require it in a different format, just get in touch and we can make alternative arrangements. Job…
Read MoreCommitted to Good Support Resources
Lots of groups and people across the country have been stepping up and doing what they can to make life easier for other people in their communities during the past few months, and it looks as if this is going to continue for some time to come. Committed to Good Support is here to help…
Read MoreCommunity support – knowing and showing that you are doing a good job
Lots of groups and people across the country have been stepping up and doing what they can to make life easier for other people in their communities during the past few months, and it looks as if this is going to continue for some time to come. In many ways this is an increase of…
Read MoreBringing care services and communities together #C19ScotCare
Bringing care services and communities together Our work over the last 16 years has shown us that there is a very close link between care systems and the support and activities offered and delivered by communities. Yesterday, at an event hosted by the NHS Healthcare Improvement Scotland’s Transformational Redesign Unit, Anne Connor, Chief Executive of…
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…
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