Community groups are being encouraged to apply for the Scottish Government’s Social Isolation and Loneliness Fund
Scottish Social Isolation & Loneliness Fund Launched
Funding Boost For Local Organisations Which Help People Stay Connected
Orkney Men’s Shed is one of several organisations which will benefit from the Scottish Government funding
Building New Christmas Traditions
“In the past 18 months we have learnt more about loneliness and about the importance of reaching out to people, so it’s really important we continue to do this and recognise that loneliness can happen across any generation.” Professor Vivian Hill
“I have never, ever looked back” – David Mowat, Shapinsay
David was anxious about falling into debt and was having a “hard battle just to try to keep warm.” Feelings of loneliness and isolation were increasing
“We urgently need to see more support allocated to areas most in need” Liam McArthur MSP #Loneliness
“It is, therefore, important that we make sure that no one is left behind and recognise loneliness is an experience that can happen anywhere and for anyone. “
“I would be lost without them, I really would.” Invaluable Work of Home-Start Orkney
Local family support charity, Home-Start Orkney, are raising awareness of Loneliness Awareness Week (14th – 20th June) and the impact of loneliness and isolation on parents and young children.
Thoughts on Hogmanay
On Hogmanay I’ll be alone/Surrounded by my kin,/Who, from their places on the walls/Will bring the New Year in.
I’m Beginning To Feel Like Dracula
“I don’t tend to watch horror films – there’s enough scope in life for being frightened, without inflicting that stuff on my brain. “
My 2020 Part 2
“While my rationing and restrictions meant I now only had to go out once a week I couldn’t escape the effects of the virus.”
Sgathaich: My 2020 Part 1
“It’s quite hard though now to remember exactly what I was doing in those early months, seems so long ago now.”
