Posts Tagged ‘peer support’
Multiply sessions in Eyemouth
Multiply sessions in Eyemouth Our LINKS Eyemouth project has been very fortunate to receive funding from the Multiply Programme, which is a UK Government funded programme, launched as part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to run a series of courses supporting adult learners to improve their numeracy skills through cooking! So far, we think…
Read MoreQueer Families Storytelling
Queer Families Storytelling Stories have the power to shape the world and our imaginations. For the Queer Families community group, stories have always felt important. From the first meet-ups in 2018, storytelling has been one way to create an inclusive space where children see their families represented. It’s also at the heart of peer-support, as…
Read MoreMoments of Freedom Refugee Festival Week event
The much looked forward to Refugee Festival Week is almost upon us! A festival for everyone – the week kicks off on Friday 16th and runs until Sunday 25th June. This year’s theme is Hope and the festival brings people together to meet, share art, culture and ideas, and get to know each other better.…
Read MoreBorders Buddies Case Study
Borders Buddies Case Study From Anna, who is supported by her Buddy, Jayne: “I wanted a buddy to help me do my shopping and get out a little bit more, as I’d been in the house for too long, not able to get out much by myself. I couldn’t get out much with my daughter…
Read MoreBorders Buddies in Hawick and Tweeddale
Borders Buddies in Hawick and Tweeddale Borders Buddies began life as a post-pandemic pilot in Tweeddale. The project works by supporting people who have become isolated due to various circumstances to reconnect, with the support of a volunteer Buddy. People are paired with others with common interests. Thanks to National Lottery Improving Lives funding, we…
Read MoreNew Beginnings Club
New Beginnings Club (nbc) Nbc is a group for adults with a learning and physical disabilities but unlike most other organisations that support people with physical and learning disabilities, nbc is run entirely by disabled people. Members are the Trustees, they make the decisions on their priorities and the activities they want to do with…
Read MoreNew funding success for Borders Buddies!
New funding success for Borders Buddies! Outside the Box South-East team are pleased to announce we have been successful with an application to the National Lottery Improving Lives fund to take our Borders Buddies project on to the next phase. Borders Buddies: the pilot After the first Lockdown, we were hearing from people and workers…
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 MoreBorders Buddies Update
This is an update for people who have taken part in or supported the Borders Buddies project in Tweeddale over the last months. As you may know, this project was kindly funded by Scottish Borders Council Community Fund for one year. Although this funding stream has now ended, we have a few offshoots and partnership…
Read MoreGaps in Provision
Gaps in Provision The postnatal gap We asked people why they joined mums’ groups in our survey and again in interviews. Many of the mums we heard from said they had attended antenatal classes, but then they experienced a ‘gap’ afterwards. Suddenly they felt isolated and alone with the new baby. Although the healthcare services…
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