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Thinking about mental health and your volunteers

WebOne way we have seen volunteering and mental health come together is through social prescribing, whereby volunteering is ‘prescribed’ by health and social care …

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Where there is coffee, there is hope

Web30 April 2024 by Robert Armour. It is Edinburgh’s first coffee shop raising awareness of mental illness and mental health. National mental health charity Change Mental Health …

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Vital funding awarded for mental health projects in Scotland

WebFunding will go to marginalised groups and communities as well as those most affected by covid. A £500,000 investment for projects in Scotland has been …

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I can see the difference our work makes to people’s lives

WebTFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6BB. The Scottish …

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New chair at Voluntary Health Scotland

Web31 January 2024 by Robert Armour. The board will now be led by Christine Carlin. Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS) has announced that Christine Carlin is the new …

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The economic role of Scotland’s third sector in shaping health and

WebWe have recently undertaken work in an attempt to better describe the impact we contribute. In 2022 alone, the ALLIANCE generated: health and wellbeing …

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Reviewing mental health law

WebThe final report for the independent review of Learning Disability and Autism in the Mental Health Act, is now available, having been published on 18 December 2019. …

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SAMH changes name in centenary year

WebThe Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558. SAMH changes …

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How the NHS and the third sector can work together

WebOver the past year, NHS Health Scotland has teamed up with the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations to develop a programme dedicated to doing just that. …

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New mental health resource launches for citizens of Edinburgh

WebA new mental health service has been launched for residents of the Capital. iThrive Edinburgh is an online space that contains information about mental health and …

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Scotland’s population is getting older

WebThey say the country needs to urgently prepare for the health, care and housing needs of a rapidly ageing population, as well as a steep rise in older workers. …

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World’s most generous people and how to contact them

Web7. George Soros. Lifetime Giving: $12.1 billion (49% of current net worth) Known as the man who broke the Bank of England, billionaire Hungarian financier Soros …

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New chief officer for Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership

Web11 December 2023 by Niall Christie. Pat Togher will take on the job in Scotland’s capital. City of Edinburgh Council has agreed to appoint Pat Togher as the …

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Campaigners warn of bottleneck in social care assessements

WebAge Scotland has warned that difficulties accessing social care assessment and long waiting times for packages are likely to be behind a significant drop in the …

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From counting the time to making time count: 'waiting well' for …

Web23 February 2024 by Robert Armour. Alan McGinleyon the challenges and progress made to ensure people are 'waiting well' for NHS treatment. Earlier this year, …

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Fears over rising rates of malnutrition among older people in …

WebMalnutrition is a very real problem and Covid-19 has seen issues worsen, a charity has said. Malnutrition rates among older people in Scotland are worsening - …

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Foodbanks are bad for the health, warns academic

Web22 April 2015 by Robert Armour. Families that eat too many poor meals from foodbanks could suffer long-term health problems. Heavy reliance on foodbanks can …

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Group expelled from Holyrood won’t apolgise for swastika outrage

WebThe Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558. Group expelled …

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British Red Cross unveils new Scotland Director

WebThe charity has confirmed that Rob Murray will join their team. The British Red Cross has announced the appointment of Rob Murray as their new Director for Scotland. …

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