NEW ROLE ALERT!! @meetingcentresscot.bsky.social goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP...

We are looking for an innovative, passionate and caring person to join our team. This is the first Meeting Centre to be developed within a hospital setting, be part of something exciting!!

We are delighted that we are developing three Meeting Centres in Dumfries and Galloway, this one is within Summerhill Community Centre where there is already amazing supports that are available! Come and join us to help shape a social club for people living with dementia and their families!!

We are looking for an innovative, passionate and caring individual to take on the role of Activities Co-ordinator within Royal Victoria Hospital in Dundee. This is the first Meeting Centre to be developed within a hospital setting. Be part of something exciting!

I eat my chippy with my fingers!!!

@meetingcentresscot.bsky.social from Lochgilphead to Eskdalemuir we would love to develop a Meeting Centre in every community! @argyllheritage.bsky.social @lochgilphead.bsky.social @thirdsectordg.bsky.social

Personal playlists have been given royal status 👑🎶 The King has shared a few songs from the soundtrack of his life and will release the playlist in full on Monday to celebrate #CommonwealthDay. Get involved and create your playlist today 💚 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

It’s all about the peripatetic office! But as long as there is coffee I will work anywhere! @meetingcentresscot.bsky.social

‘Just another day at the office’ Is words said by none of us!Every day there is a different approach,today it was the ‘funky approach’ suggested by my colleague Dawn!All props were within hands reach and added so much humour to the planning of ‘The Big Social’ @meetingcentresscot.bsky.social

We are now out our final Collaboration for Health Equity in Scotland (CHES) launch event in North Ayrshire! #health

Our new partnership with Public Health Scotland joins the around 50 Marmot Places working to promote health equity across the UK @michaelmarmot.bsky.social www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/fe...

Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) for people with dementia was a big talking point on @thismorningitv.bsky.social. We agree with @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com, a LPA is so important and should be done as soon as possible. View our full LPA guide: www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/...

Coming next Monday 17th of February - Meet the Funder – Firstport and the Launch Me Programme introduction at The Standard Office, High Street, Dumfries – Book here https://buff.ly/4h9AyD5 Who is it for? The programme is for Social Enterprises / Entrepreneurs who are looking to grow their business.

@meetingcentresscot.bsky.social @mareetodd.bsky.social @keithbrownmsp.bsky.social @agescotland.bsky.social @playlistforlife.bsky.social We held our penultimate club in Doune last week, the busiest yet! In April KDT will take over the lead. We are happy to be handing over a successful Meeting Centre.

Meeting Centres Scotland have teamed up with Karen McCurry from the Snowdrop Centre in Lochgilphead to enhance their support. This event is for you if you are living with #dementia, or are an #unpaidcarer for someone who is living with a diagnosis to help develop a Meeting Centre in your community

BLOG Connecting People, Connecting Support: looking back, looking ahead. An update report on transforming the allied health professions’ contribution to supporting people living with dementia, their families and carers in Scotland letstalkaboutdementia.wordpress.com/2024/11/28/c...

@northlanarkshire.gov.uk @argyllandbute.bsky.social @thirdsectordg.bsky.social @glasgowcvs.bsky.social @southlancouncil.bsky.social @vadundee.bsky.social @perthandkinross.bsky.social @nhsgrampian.bsky.social @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social @heriotwattuni.bsky.social @eastayrshire.bsky.social Please share

🔊 New podcast episode! @lrouse.bsky.social and @andyricketts.bsky.social are joined by @tobyhporter.bsky.social to discuss how @hospiceuk.bsky.social has built a national hospice movement Plus Richard Litchfield on the sector's approach to ESG strategy 🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/4aTFnie

I love this quote that I was reminded of today by @lstraker.bsky.social in today's @proudchangemakers.bsky.social board meeting 💜

To mark Carers UK's 60th Anniversary in Scotland, we are using our platform to share the stories of carers across the nation. In this piece, Mark talks about caring for his wife and the effects that this situation has had on their family. https://buff.ly/3WNPDT9

Absolutely delighted to have finished the 6 week accelerator programme by College Local Innovation Centres - on Innovative Leadership. Course was fully funded by @innovateuk.bsky.social hosted by City of Glasgow College @meetingcentresscot.bsky.social

The Big Social! Who’s coming to our first annual conference for @meetingcentresscot.bsky.social reserve your space today

Thanks to @librariesnl.bsky.social for the cuppa and best biscuit ever, was a welcomed delight whilst waiting on some printing @meetingcentresscot.bsky.social

Coffee, chocolate and 11 Essential Features of Meeting Centres best way to start the day!!! @meetingcentresscot.bsky.social

📣 Delighted to announce our co-directors Dr Sarah Morton and Dr Ailsa Cook as a keynote speaker double act for the UK Evaluation Society's 2025 conference next May! Early bird hybrid online/in-person (Glasgow) tickets available now. #Evaluation #ImpactAssessment yve.eventsair.com/evaluation20...

Exciting meeting with Anna and Jaime from @agescotland.bsky.social and Angela from the Economic Forum for Family Empowerment. Let’s breakdown some of the barriers African people and other communities face when talking about Dementia. #intergenerational #reducestigma #partnership

Looking forward to a day with my colleague Dawn tomorrow to talk about all things @meetingcentresscot.bsky.social if you would like more info please get in touch and we can pop a date in to chat in 2025!! Let’s bring more Meeting Centres to Scotland in the New Year

🌟 Launching the Care Technologist Principles 🌟 a framework offering clear values and capabilities for those aspiring to adopt the role or working in similar roles @scottishcare.bsky.social @hegeit.bsky.social @drdmacaskill.bsky.social #SocialCare #DigitalInclusion #CareTechnologist #FutureOfCare

Hello BlueSky We have arrived and keen to make connections with anyone who is interested in Meeting Centres for people living with dementia and their families. We are looking for partnerships to host Meeting Centres within local communities. Please do get in touch! @meetingcentresscot.bsky.social

New 2yr Public Health Scotland @michaelmarmot.bsky.social partnership sees Aberdeen City Council, North Ayreshire & South Lanarkshire join 50+ Marmot Places across the UK implementing action across the #MarmotEightPrinciples @improvserv.bsky.social @uclofficial.bsky.social

Steven Sweeney succeeds Laura Falconer, who stepped down in June to pursue semi-retirement plans after three and a half years in post

A survey of 446 UK charity leaders and senior managers, carried out by the Charity Finance Group between 31 October and 15 November, found more than six in 10 charities said the NI change had left them considering reducing their workforce

Unsure if you are entitled to Pension Credit? We are urging all older carers to check their entitlement now. If you are, you would be able to keep the Winter Fuel Payment this winter. Find out more here: https://buff.ly/4geVxnw

We'll always advocate for living well with #dementia. Meaningful music is an easy to use tool that can support people living with dementia and their carers, making a world of difference to their wellbeing. Learn more and access our free resources here ⏬ www.playlistforlife.org.uk/living-well-...