Our health and wellbeing

Volunteers distributing essential supplies

Our health and wellbeing

These stories on the theme of 'our health and wellbeing' celebrate how practitioners across Scotland have responded during the COVID-19 crisis.

Ayr Academy, South Ayrshire

Ayr Academy provided equipment packs linked with online resources for families to stay engaged in sport whilst in lockdown.

Gracemount Community Team, Edinburgh

Find out about ‘Lunch Stop' - a community food and hygiene bank provided by Gracemount Community Team in Edinburgh.

Ayrshire College, East Ayrshire

Find out how Ayrshire College kept their students engaged in the make-up artistry course during lockdown.

The Donaldson Trust

The Donaldson Trust created individual support packages for each of their children, who have complex needs, to maintain routines, structures and emotional wellbeing.

Service and School Improvement Team, Falkirk

During lockdown, Service & School Improvement Team in Falkirk delivered sessions for headteachers and depute headteachers to maintain connection and provide support.

Connected Communities, East Lothian

Connected Communities developed face to face services for care experienced young people to reduce isolation, increase social engagement and emotional support and offer positive activity choices during lockdown.

Buckie High School, Moray

Buckie High School had to adapt to ensure P7 pupils had the best experience possible to support their positive health and wellbeing during the move from primary to secondary school.

Glasgow Life Learning Team

Glasgow Life is one of six youth worker organisations from across Scotland who have adapted their service delivery and are supporting young people during COVID-19, specifically around Mental Health and Wellbeing.

Comely Park Primary School, Falkirk

Find out how Comely Park Primary School used their school mascot, Parker the Bear, to promote a positive mental health message and to encourage family engagement with literacy.

The Frisson Foundation

The Frisson Foundation encouraged children and young people to participate in a 'Virtual Glee Challenge’.

Schools Learning and Education, Stirling

Stirling Council Senior Phase and Youth Participation Team worked with local primary schools to pilot ‘Resilience Group’ for young people aged 9-11.

Adult Learning Services - Education Department, East Renfrewshire

Find out how Adult Learning Services transformed their service to meet the needs of adult learners during lockdown.