‘Volunteering, Health and Wellbeing’- important findings from Volunteer Scotland
If your organisation involves volunteers, or you are thinking of volunteer in 2019, the ‘Volunteering, Health and Wellbeing’ report by Volunteer Scotland is a valuable resource. The organisation has reviewed a wealth of current evidence to gain thorough insights into the impact of formal volunteering opportunities on the wellbeing of volunteers. On their website, Volunteer […]
“Being with my family and friends makes me happy and well” – John #HumansofScotland
Being with my family and friends makes me happy and well. Being alone and shutting myself away makes me sad. There’s not really a normal day for me. Every day is different. I think my health would be better if I could become more mobile and lose a bit of weight. Sometimes I waste time […]
“My happy days are when I feel good in my head” – Christina #HumansofScotland
My happy days are when I feel good in my head. It depends how I wake. Some days I can get so angry, for good reasons. I was forced to come here from Africa when I was 17. I see things about trafficking on the TV and I get angry. It’s still happening to other […]
Free meals in and around Glasgow for Christmas 2018
Thanks to Glasgow Council on Alcohol for this valuable list of organisations in and around Glasgow who will be providing free meals on Christmas Day 2018 for those who are homeless or in need. Full details below: Deaf Connections 2.00-6.30pm 100 Norfolk Street, G5 9EJ 0141 420 1759 Social Bite (Christmas Eve and Christmas Day) […]
“I do struggle with a lot and I get frustrated but I really try to be positive” – Lorna #HumansofScotland
Spending time with my two grandchildren makes me so happy. The love I have for them overwhelms me. I do believe being a granny has changed me for the better. Suffering chronic pain holds me back to doing a lot of things and this saddens me as I can’t do things I would love to […]
It really is a wonderful life with our Mind Waves volunteers!
On Monday afternoon we had our annual Mind Waves Christmas day out! It was such a great opportunity to take some time out and catch up with each other in a relaxed environment, especially at a time of year which can feel so hectic. We met at Cook and Indi’s world buffet restaurant in Glasgow […]
“I’ve seen a big change in myself. Life hasn’t got easier, but I feel stronger” – Vivienne #HumansofScotland
Being happy and healthy goes together. When I am unhappy, it causes a lot of health issues for me. Sometimes, when I feel emotional, it’s like I can’t breathe. I came here from China more than 20 years ago. Scotland is my home now, but I’ve had a lot of problems to deal with, with […]
“Maybe my health would be better if I was less stigmatised”-Maureen #HumansofScotland
What is normal? A usual day for me can vary. On a good day I can get up, dressed, get out with a friend. On a bad day, I stay at home in my jammies, eat rubbish and see no one. Maybe my health would be better if… if I was normal? If I had […]
“I feel happy when I can be myself, when I can do something that matters to me” – David #HumansofScotland
A normal day for me would having a nice coffee and reading something that matters to me. I feel happy when I can be myself, when I can do something that matters to me. I feel happy when I stand up for myself and when I can stop worrying about what other people think about […]
“Getting up and doing one thing, no matter how small, pleases me” – #HumansofScotland inspired stories from our Community Correspondents
There is no normal day, but getting up and achieving one thing, no matter how small, pleases me. What I need is financial security, a warm roof over my head and food to eat. The simple pleasures: sunlight through the trees, the moon on a misty evening, a snuggle from the dog. My health would […]
