SCF aims to identify gaps in care provision in Sutherland, thanks to our volunteers, Friends at home and partnership with Highland Hospice Helping Hands service
Highlands, Scotland
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The sun leaves the mill early as winter comes in. Stunningly beautiful day, warmth in the sun
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Don't let your anxiety or depression make you feel like a burden.
You are never a burden and asking for help is brave and strong.
#Depression #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #StayStrong
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It's good to plan for the legal and family issues which may occur in later life but many people put it off. If you have questions on legal issues such as Power of Attorney, our Helpline can offer advice and support.
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🗣️@vivek_murthy: “Human relationship is as essential as food and water. Just as hunger and thirst are our body’s way of telling us we need to eat and drink, loneliness reminds us when we need to connect.”
#EndLoneliness #Together @ProfileBooks
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We have heard from families concerned about a significant deterioration in the condition of loved one after months of lockdown, especially among those living with dementia.
Safety is a priority, but it's important that care home residents don't suffer.
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Please see the Highland MTU dates for the week starting Mon 31st August.
You can visit nhsh.scot/KeyWorker for info on testing for key workers.
If you’re not a key worker but have symptoms and are above the age of 5, you can book here: nhsh.scot/2LEhHmZ
#FACTS #MTU
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Join in the discussion on the rights of unpaid carers of people living with dementia, if you can. It's an important issue we need to address.
Join @AboutDementiaSc for their online #dementia #carers working group on Aug 27th 10.30 - 12.30 to discuss how to tell the stories of #HumanRights of unpaid carers in the most effective way. Details of Zoom call when you register eventbrite.co.uk/e/about-dem…
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Loneliness is a subjective and emotional response. And we need to better understand its emotional impact on individuals.
Our new report #PsychologyOfLoneliness looks at how we can use psychology to help the millions of us who feel lonely: campaigntoendloneliness.org/…
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Welcome to all those joining our 4th #LonelinessInCovid webinar, focusing on those left behind after #lockdown.
If you can't make it, keep an eye on our channels as we will be sharing our learning.
#EndLoneliness
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How was your day at work? Today, I was spat on and sworn at.
My job is to keep you and your community safe, it’s also to get home safely to my 3 year old daughter.
Abuse, insults, aggression, threats. These are #NotPartOfTheJob
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My weekly blog explores issues of #autonomy and #choice in #Covid19. We need to stop treating #olderpeople as children. @scottishcare scottishcare.org/autonomy-an…
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This week’s blog - The essence of #hope: the dangers of #Covid19 optimism. @scottishcare scottishcare.org/the-essence…
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From today, non-essential shops inside shopping centres can re-open in Scotland.
Remember, you must wear a face covering in shops (some exemptions apply).
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No new confirmed cases in NHS Highland area for past 48 hours ift.tt/2Wg5jiS
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We've been in lockdown for what seems like weeks, months, years?! now, and with restrictions easing even further this weekend it's okay to be worried about returning to the 'new normal'. If you're stressed about it all that's okay. Here are some tips. bit.ly/320cY8J
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High Life Highland to reopen services gradually with safety a top priority ift.tt/2Wd4AyG
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Community groups and COVID-19: what you need to know about data protection
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🗣️Our Campaigns Manager, @andy_nazer:
"#Loneliness doesn't discriminate. Many people have connected with this issue during #Covid. Ultimately it's a community issue. It needs the whole community to respond, from individuals through to community groups."
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