Gardening Hints & Tips
Beryl McNaughton of Macplants specialist nursery shares a few thoughts on what to think about and do in the garden in December.
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Festive craft activity
Enjoy making your own festive star out of three coat hangers and lengths of ribbon, strips of fabric or tinsel with this step-by-step tutorial with Fiona Maher of MADE in East Lothian.
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Festive message
Our super CEO Jess Wade sends her warmest wishes to carers for the festive season and beyond.
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Christmas calm
Our fabulous carer support worker Emma Stewart shares her musings on mindful moments and creating a sense of Christmas calm.
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Musical fun for everyone
Have a bit of fun by trying out these body percussion rhythms to the tune of Rocking around the Christmas Tree with Lorraine Rahmani of Music for Wellness.
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A chorus of good wishes
Our fantastic Deputy CEO Claire Spiden shares a chorus of good wishes from afar.
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Sources of Support
We have pulled together a list of sources of support, including urgent care and crisis services operating throughout the festive period.
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Urgent Care Contacts
Urgent care services are operating throughout the festive period. In a life threatening emergency please call 999. For urgent advice and assistance when your GP or dentist is closed please call NHS 24 on 111 day or night. For out of hours social work please call 0800 731 6969.
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Mental Health Support
In a mental health crisis, please call NHS 24 on 111 and ask for a Psychiatric Nurse Advisor. You should be connected to the mental health cover for Lothian. In a life threatening emergency, please call 999.
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Loneliness and Isolation
If you need a listening ear, please pick up the phone to a friend, family member, neighbour, peer or service provider or connect online to others in a similar situation. We all need a network of support.
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