The role of our Community Living Workers – William

The role of our Community Living Workers – William Our Community Living Workers are the front line of our organisation. They are the guys working in our communities supporting our members in a whole variety of ways to be connected and live their lives in a full and happy way as independently as possible.  The … Read more

The role of our Community Living Workers – Danielle

The role of our Community Living Workers – Danielle Our Community Living Workers are the front line of our organisation. They are the guys working in our communities supporting our members in a whole variety of ways to be connected and live their lives in a full and happy way as independently as possible.  The … Read more

Trustee Week 2020: Buddying up on the Neighbourhood Networks Board

The Future of Governance? Neil Park and Ross Watson Vice Chair and Chair of Neighbourhood Networks Board of Trustees share their experiences of developing relationships between Board Members using the Buddy System. Neil Park With the “Future of Governance” being the theme of this year’s Trustees Week and a focus on the implementation and impact … Read more

International Youth Day Blog:  Stepping Up in a Time of Need

Today is International Youth Day-An opportunity to celebrate and raise awareness about the challenges and attitudes of young people worldwide. It is important to recognise the different ways in which young people engage-not only on an international and national level, but also on a local level, appreciating how they can enrich the lives of others … Read more

World Environment Day – Are you ready for nature?

Are you ready for nature? We are are surrounded by the Environment and since lockdown started it is something personally that I have paid more attention to. We are all so busy that we never actually stop to take a moment and look round about us. When lockdown began it felt like time stood still. … Read more

Celebrating Volunteer Week

Giving Back to Your Community by Josh Sprott, Govan Network Member These are difficult days at the moment, with most of us trying our best to relieve the stress of the responders to the Covid-19 epidemic, such as the NHS, whilst at the same time, having great compassion for the challenges that they are experiencing … Read more

International Day of Happiness

March 20th is the International Day of Happiness. At this time of uncertainty, it seems like it has never been more important to find positive ways to look after ourselves and each other. This international day of celebration is organised by Action for Happiness and they share wise words and advice regularly.  Their 3 positive … Read more

Digital Networking

Neighbourhood Network’s were successful in gaining funding from SCVO (Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations) to train members and staff to be Digital Champions with the aim of developing essential digital skills through our networks. In Scotland 1 in 5 adults in Scotland lack essential digital skills and are digitally excluded.  The training equips everyone to … Read more

“Lets Talk” – Helping to End Mental Health Discrimination

Many of us know that talking about mental health can feel somewhat uncomfortable or difficult to do.    Here at Neighbourhood Networks, we feel that its important to do our bit to help break the stigma and get people talking.  ‘Time to Talk’ is an awareness day set aside in the annual calendar to talk about … Read more