“The Social Isolation and Loneliness Fund is providing support to a range of projects across Scotland which deliver vital services in their communities.”
Funding Boost for Sanday Afternoon Club
Emma Roddick MSP: “Scotland is an open and welcoming country”
“It has been a time of firsts for me in my ministerial role, with last week seeing my first speech as a minister as I closed the debate on the UK Government’s so-called Illegal Migration Bill. The Parliament overwhelmingly rejected the aims of this legislation and the harm it seeks to cause to the most marginalised people.”
Across the Generations: Funding for Orkney Project
“Improving mental wellbeing, tackling social isolation and closing the digital divide are some of the key aims of public libraries. ” Ian Ruthven
Maintaining Social Contact Essential For Wellbeing
“Avoid hearing too much bad news and think about your own personal exit strategy when negative thoughts start to populate your mind.”
Reducing Loneliness and Isolation – Home Start Orkney
Monday 18th – Friday 22nd June 2018 is Loneliness Awareness Week
