What role do faith-based organisations have to play in supporting people with their mental health?
When asked this question, or somethings similar, I often begin with a story. A friend of mine went to his GP with some unusual symptoms: difficulty …
A fond farewell
It seems no time at all since Bruce and Helen visited me in my office to discuss the possibility of me becoming a Trustee at Faith in Older People. As …
Loneliness Awareness Week: A new befriending service comes to Edinburgh
Edinburgh City Mission is launching an exciting new befriending service, to help people aged 65 and older who are facing loneliness.
Bringing out Leaders in Dementia
Bold is a new project set up ensure that our communities can all make a positive contribution to support people living with dementia.
Wellbeing & COVID: Recovering Together
As the pandemic has progressed, it’s become harder to ignore its impact on our wellbeing.
Spirituality and Dementia
In 2010 I began the delicate journey of exploring dementia and spirituality. What does it mean to forget, to lose words, thoughts, images of our …