Scottish Recovery Network (SRN) is delighted to be launching a refreshed version of their popular 'What is Mental Health Recovery?' animation. This will form part of a suite of specially developed resources aimed at getting people talking about recovery and wellbeing. SRN want to get people talking about recovery but know that it can sometimes … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Recovery
Disability Rights
Community Development and Older People
Kindness, emotions and human relationships: The blind spot in public policy There is growing recognition of the importance of kindness and relationships for societal wellbeing. But talking about kindness does not fit easily within the rational lexicon of public policy. This Carnegie UK report, Kindness, emotions and human relationships: The blind spot in public policy, brings … Continue reading Community Development and Older People
Scottish Autism
In 2018, Scottish Autism (SA) will mark 50 years since its founding. Established in 1968 by a group of parents, we are now the largest provider of autism-specific services in Scotland and a leading authority and advocate for good autism practice. SA describe themselves as an organisation dedicated to enriching the lives of people with … Continue reading Scottish Autism
National Development Team for Inclusion
National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi) describe themselves as existing to make change happen by celebrating what’s possible, supporting changemakers and building self-determination. NDTI put people’s voices at the centre of everything they do. NDTi's vision includes a society where all people, regardless of age or disability, are valued and able to live the life they choose. … Continue reading National Development Team for Inclusion
Scottish Communities for Health and Well-being
Scottish Communities for Health and Well-being (SCHW) is an organisation which grew out of the Scottish Healthy Living Centre Alliance and is dedicated to promoting and delivering health improvements and reducing health inequalities in many of Scotland’s communities in most need. SCHW is 74 community-led organisations operating and delivering services and activities day-in-day-out to individuals … Continue reading Scottish Communities for Health and Well-being
European Association of Service Providers for Persons with Disabilities (EASPD)
EASPD have commented on the High-Level Taskforce on Investing in Social Infrastructure in Europe who presented their report on how to boost investment in healthcare, long-term care, education and social housing in the European Union, in January. The taskforce highlighted important underinvestment in these areas and recommends practical steps the European Union and relevant stakeholders … Continue reading European Association of Service Providers for Persons with Disabilities (EASPD)
Outside the Box
Beginning in 2004 as a small independent charity with an aim to work as a social enterprise, Outside the Box (OTB) is still going strong in 2018. OTB provides development support to groups and people across Scotland who want to make a difference in their communities, giving practical support and enabling people to learn the … Continue reading Outside the Box