“If we could each bequeath one precious gift to posterity, I would choose a society in which there is genuine compassion for long-term sick and disabled people; where understanding is unostentatious and sincere; where needs come before means; where if years cannot be added to their lives, at least life can be added to their […]
Archive | August, 2012
Scotland nearer to having own respite centre
By mindwavesnews on August 29, 2012 in Further afield, Mental wellbeing, Organisations and groups, Stories
At this time of year many people are returning to work feeling the benefits of a summer holiday. From the time when paid holidays were introduced and extended to let ordinary workers enjoy a little time away, and seaside resorts on the Scottish coastline began to blossom. Taking a break away from the stresses and […]
Channel 4’s Mental Health Documentary
Kevin Gallagher shares his opinion of the recent Channel 4 documentary on the subject of mental health disclosure to potential employers and compares it with the soon-to-be released report on the subject from Employability Peer Support (EPS). Glasgow’s EPS is a development group made up of mental health service users and providers from around Glasgow. […]