BUTE HEALTH & WELLBEING NEWS BULLETIN 7th February 2020

News/UpdatesNetwork MeetingDetails of the next meeting is as follows;Date: Friday 28th February 2020Time: 11am-1pmVenue: The Green Tree Room, Moat Centre, Rothesay

We look forward to welcoming Karen Gill from CarrGomm and Louise McKay, Guided Self Help Worker with the Community Mental Health Team to talk about their roles within the community and also George Banks to talk about the Men’s Shed.

Further dates: Thursday 30th April 2020 11am-pm Tuesday 2nd June 2020 – 5pm-7pm Saturday 12th Sept 2020 – Community Health & Wellbeing Day Wednesday 21st Oct 2020 – 11am-1pm Monday 11th Jan 2021 – 11am-1pm

Rothesay Sports Hub Annual Meeting This will be held on the 25th February 2020 in Room 5 Rothesay Joint Campus from 7-8.30pm, please share with relevant interested parties;

Agenda-       Draft hub annual plans – please discuss priority club development areas with your committees before attending-       Reporting membership number for non-Scottish Governing Body affiliated clubs-       Newsletter-       Future of Rothesay Hub & terms of reference for members-       AOB

ACEs conference, Building Resilient Communities – Helensburgh 18th February

Attached with this bulletin you will find a copy of the DRAFT programme for the next Public Health ACEs conference, Building Resilient Communities which is taking place in Helensburgh on the 18th Feb.  This event has presentations from Parklands School, an update on

the Trauma Training Pilot and partner presentations.  There will be a facilitated ‘walk through’ of the audience’s service to identify changes that can be made to make our services and communities more trauma informed.

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Bookings are open on Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/building-resilient-communities-registration-86797480601

Wheelchair Housing – Consultation Events

The council are required to review the housing need and demand for Argyll and Bute every 5 years. As part of this process, the Scottish Government have placed specific emphasis on setting targets for wheelchair accessible

housing.

It is important that we gather as many views from our residents as possible during the assessment period. In order to do this we use a number of methods to identify the needs of our residents. This includes household surveys, reviewing housing waiting lists, using available statistics or public engagement.

We have arranged a number of focus groups throughout Argyll and Bute. These groups are open to wheelchair users, their family, carers, and service providers. Involvement in the focus group will help inform us of the housing experiences of wheelchair users in Argyll and Bute and will provide evidence for future planning. The Isle of Bute event is on Wednesday 19th February 10.30-1.30 in the Fyne Homes offices but I am attaching a notice with all dates for information as well as the covering letter.

Coaching Network Development Day in Inveraray on the 17th February 

In Argyll and Bute, many people are living with long-term health conditions, and many more are at risk of developing them. To help people deal with this, and to live the best and healthiest lives possible, we have developed the Living Well Strategy.  The strategy

focuses on supporting people to manage their own health, supporting communities to build groups and networks which can link people together, and building capacity in staff.  You can find out more about the strategy on our website - http://healthyargyllandbute.co.uk/living-well-strategy/A key outcome of the strategy is ensuring our staff are able and motivated to support the people that they see to live well.  Coaching networks play an important role in this, through supporting and encouraging staff to develop person-centred skills and use these skills to aid self management, health behaviour change and deliver person-centred care.  The Public Health team is holding a Coaching Network development day in Inveraray on the 17th February to seek input from HSCP and 3rd sector staff on how best to develop a coaching network for Argyll and Bute (poster attached).  The day will provide an overview of previous work within Argyll and Bute, followed by workshops focusing on developing a coaching network for Argyll and Bute.  We invite those working in health, social care and the third sector to attend this event and help shape an Argyll and Bute coaching network.  We look forward to seeing you there.

To register please use the following link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/developing-a-coaching-network-in-argyll-and-bute-registration-90170136305

For more information about the event please contact Jenny Dryden, Health Improvement Team, on j.dryden1@nhs.net or 01546 790 043.

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MSPs reject Bill aimed at ending period povertyA Holyrood committee has rejected a bid to change the law and make Scotland the first country to provide free period products for all who need them.

Five of the seven MSPs on the Local Government and Communities Committee agreed there was “no clarity” about the total cost of such a scheme.

Labour MSP Monica Lennon, whose member’s Bill sets out to establish a universal right of access to products such as sanitary towels and tampons, had estimated this would be £9.7m a year, but the Scottish Government said the cost could be as high as £24m.The Bill will come before all MSPs in Holyrood later in Feburary, with Ms Lennon urging them to consider the evidence from women’s groups, anti-poverty charities and others who backed her proposals.

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The Labour MSP said: “This is not the time to be timid and MSPs should listen carefully to campaigners and the evidence and back the Bill later this month.”In its report the committee acknowledged the Bill was backed by 96% of those who took part in a consultation last year.

The MSPs accepted that “for a minority, affording or accessing period products is a problem in Scotland which needs to be addressed”.But they said a majority of the committee was “concerned, against a background of limited resources, about the large disparity between the costs”.They added: “There is no clarity on what the total figure might be, nor how much it may grow year on year, dependent on uptake.”

The Scottish Government already funds free period products in a number of settings, including schools, universities and colleges.

‘I had a black dog, his name was depression’

This video was created a few years ago now but still a very good short story and comes highly recommended.

At its worst, depression can be a frightening, debilitating condition. Millions of people around the world live with depression. Many of these individuals and their families are afraid to talk about their struggles, and don't know where to turn for help. However, depression is largely preventable and treatable. Recognizing depression and seeking help is the first and most critical towards recovery. In collaboration with WHO, writer and illustrator Matthew Johnstone tells the story of overcoming the "black dog of depression". More information on the book can be found here:

http://matthewjohnstone.com.au/ For more information on mental health, please visit: http://www.who.int/topics/mental_heal... ‘Disclaimer: This video may contain links and references to third party-websites. WHO is not responsible for, and does not endorse or promote, the content of any of these websites and the use thereof.’

Click on the link to watch:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiCrniLQGYc&fbclid=IwAR3_bWu2JN6-OBFkufx33nZNR7RIWBq8ofqiqYJF87PVDeGpsi8lAiGBWIE

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National adolescent study reveals insight into child mental health in ScotlandA national report, carried out every four years, has provided insights into child mental health in Scotland.The 2018 Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study in Scotland, led by researchers at the University of Glasgow and funded by NHS Health Scotland, provides data on the health and wellbeing of the nation’s young people.

Findings of the report include: 22% adolescents rated their health as ‘excellent’ but 15–year-old girls were the least

likely to report ‘excellent’ health (12%). 37% adolescents were classified as having low mood (33% boys, 41% girls) and

14% were at risk of depression (11% boys, 17% girls). Both low mood and risk of depression increased with age.

All the mental health and wellbeing indicators were significantly associated with family affluence, with poorer outcomes for those from families with lower affluence.

The average sleep duration on weekdays was 8.3 hours for 13-year-olds and 7.8 hours for 15 year olds – the recommended sleep for teenagers is 8 to 10 hours each night.

Among 13 and 15-year-olds, sleep difficulties were more common among girls than boys and young people from lower affluence families were more likely to report difficulties in getting to sleep than those from higher affluence families (25% versus 35%).

Nearly all (95%) young people said they owned a smartphone with connection to the internet.

The vast majority (92%) of 15-year-olds kept their smartphones in their bedroom at night.

Preference for online (versus face-to-face) communication was higher amongst 15-year-olds than 11 and 13-year-olds.

Nearly one in ten (9%) adolescents were categorised as having problematic social media use.

Safer Internet Day – 11th February 2020Safer Internet Day (SID) is an annual celebration aiming to promote a responsible, respectful, critical and creative use of digital technologies, especially among children and young people. With a global, community-led approach, SID encourages everyone to come together and play their part for a better internet.

Find out more at https://youtu.be/M03BJFjBM3w

#WithAHandFromParentlineChildren 1st has recently launched their new campaign - #WithAHandFromParentline - because every family needs a helping hand sometimes.

Call Parentline Scotland on 08000 28 22 33 free, browse the website for advice and support, or start a webchat.

Open Monday to Friday from 9am to 9pmm and Saturday and Sunday from 9am to noon.

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Be Dementia Friendly Saw this recently and thought it was worth sharing as others might find it useful.

Dudes & Dogs walking group to get men talking about their feelingsHave a read of this article and please feel free to share any thoughts, it’s a really inventive idea…

Rob Osman, from Bristol, who has in the past struggled with anxiety and depression, has set up Dudes & Dogs to create a space where men can relax and talk about their feelings.The dad-of-one suffered with social anxiety from his early teens, but then he found walking his dog Mali, a Hungarian Vizsla, helped his mental health.

Now, he's hoping to help others by encouraging them to join his walks,Rob, 38, said: "The aim of the group is to create an environment where people can relax and drop their barriers"It [walking a dog] is a good way to do so because you do not have to look at each other in the eye and are in an open space."It is at their pace and there is no expectation for them to have to talk - it could be that they just listen the first few times." He realised that saying "let's go for a walk" was a much easier way of saying 'let's have a chat', which some people can find difficult to say.The dog owner said that people were also able to get moments of relief and joy through interacting with his dog.

Currently the group has only held walks in Bristol but, as numbers increase, Rob is hoping to train more facilitators, or "dog dudes" and expand to other places like south Wales.

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According to Rob everyone is welcome and no dog is needed to join the walk, he said: "The dog dude will facilitate the walk and will have a dog with them."

He wants to show other men they are not alone and that many men struggle, adding that he would love to create a movement similar to well known, Movember.

A year ago Rob quit his job as a business developer manager to be a stay-at-home dad, knowing that he wanted to do something related to counselling at the same time.He looked at local support groups but none were offering the support he wanted, so he started Dudes & Dogs by sharing a video on International Men's Day on Facebook.Since then, he's shared several videos on his Facebook page Dudes & Dogs where he talks about his emotions, his previous struggles or how his day had been.He did a video from places which have helped him like the barber's chair and is always speaking of the importance of talking and its benefits.

Rob said: "I am quite an emotional guy and since I have opened about my feelings and emotions my life has got better.

Rob's dog Mali pictured (Image: Dudes & Dogs)

Baby and Adult Brains Sync Up During Play TimeNew research suggests that during play time, parents and their babies might be “on the same wavelength,” experiencing similar brain activity in the same brain regions.

The study by researchers at Princeton University found measurable similarities in the neural activity of baby and adult brains during natural play. In other words, baby and adult brain activity rose and fell together as they shared toys and eye contact, according to the study, which was conducted at the Princeton Baby Lab, where researchers study how babies learn to see, talk, and understand the world.

“Previous research has shown that adults’ brains sync up when they watch movies and listen to stories, but little is known about how this ‘neural synchrony’ develops in the first years of life,” said Elise Piazza, an associate research scholar in the Princeton Neuroscience Institute (PNI) and the first author of the paper.

Piazza and her co-authors — Liat Hasenfratz, an associate research scholar in PNI; Uri Hasson, a professor of psychology and neuroscience; and Casey Lew-Williams, an associate professor of psychology — conclude that neural synchrony has important implications for social development and language learning.

The study was published in Psychological Science. Source: Princeton University

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Follow the link to read the article.

https://psychcentral.com/news/2020/01/10/baby-and-adult-brains-sync-up-during-play-time/153283.html?fbclid=IwAR38OsQS8EMrTjIkNjY1_4dTC5EmkWtRGS1dWjA03BYpKlSlIDQaLQWzhiU

Health AwarenessInternational Epilepsy Day – 10th February

International Epilepsy Day, a joint initiative created by the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) and the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE), is a global event celebrated annually on the 2nd Monday of February, to promote awareness on epilepsy right

around the world. With IBE and ILAE representation in more than 120 countries, this is a powerful opportunity to highlight the problems faced by people with epilepsy, their families and carers, in every region of the world.

It is estimated that 65 million people are living with epilepsy around the world. The word ‘epilepsy’ is derived from the Greek word meaning ‘to be seized, to be overwhelmed by surprise’. To have epilepsy is to have a tendency to have recurring seizures. Anyone can have a seizure, if the brain is exposed to a strong enough stimulus. It is not necessarily a life-long diagnosis. And doctors may consider that you no longer have epilepsy if you go without seizures for a long enough time.

Electrical activity is happening in our brain all the time. A seizure happens when there is a sudden burst of intense electrical activity in the brain. This is often referred to as epileptic activity. The epileptic activity causes a temporary disruption to the way the brain normally works, so the brain’s messages become mixed up.

The brain is responsible for all the functions of your body. What happens to you during a seizure will depend on where in your brain the epileptic activity begins, and how widely and quickly it spreads. For this reason, there are many different types of seizure, and each person will experience epilepsy in a way that is unique to them.

In this brave and powerful video, Debora Marimo (Ireland) discusses how stigma against epilepsy has affected her life and impacted on her mental health.

https://internationalepilepsyday.org/mental-health-and-epilepsy-debora-marimo/

To mark International Epilepsy Day 2020, Tom Bovver Morrison (UK) shares his experience of how epilepsy affects his life and how he has learned to manage it. Tom encourages people to support each other and to reach out when they are in need of help.

https://internationalepilepsyday.org/how-epilepsy-affects-my-life-and-how-i-got-a-handle-on-it-tom-bovver-morrison/

Training OpportunitiesMAP of Health Behaviour Change ProgrammeAt a recent Health & Wellbeing Development day, the Public Health team introduced the new NHS Education for Scotland (NES) MAP of health behaviour change training

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programme (animation can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/354888116).  The new Argyll and Bute Living Well strategy promotes a change in focus from the more traditional medical model, where healthcare was ‘done to’ people, to a more collaborative model, where practitioners work with individuals to prevent illness and to self-manage existing conditions.  More than ever, it is important that professionals from across the NHS, social care & supporting 3rd sector organisations can gain confidence and skills in supporting people to change and maintain behaviour to improve their health and wellbeing.  The NES training programme was developed to provide a ‘route map’ to behaviour change, bringing together the specific skills that professionals can use to support their patient/clients with behaviour change, as well as a system for deciding which skills to use and when.  The MAP model is generic enough to be relevant for all behaviours, conditions and types of consultations and interactions so the training is suitable for a wide variety of practitioners in health and social care (and supporting 3rd sector organisations).  There are now over 50 MAP trainers across Scotland, and more than 480 health, social and third sector staff have accessed the online eLearning module.  MAP has been implemented in a wide variety of settings.  For example, in NHS Borders training has been delivered across tiers 1-4 in Mental Health Services to address health inequalities and help patients in the Mental Health Service have improved access to physical healthcare. 

The Public Health team is excited to support the implementation of this training within Argyll and Bute through delivering skills-based workshops.  Details about upcoming workshops are listed below (places are limited).  Bespoke workshops can also be organised for your team.  Please get in touch to discuss further.

Date Venue Facilitator How to apply17/02/20 Glasgow NES

officeNES https://portal.scot.nhs.uk/

05/03/20 Cowal Hospital Argyll & Bute Public Health

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/map-of-behaviour-change-training-dunoon-tickets-83834381893

 We will also be supporting MAP Training for Trainer opportunities.  Local MAP trainers will be essential for the success of the programme and in order for us to deliver training locally and reach as many people as possible.  If you have a training role within your organisation and are interested in further details about Training for Trainers, please get in touch with the Public Health Team.

Choose Life Training The following training will be available in March in Lochgilphead Monday 16 & Tuesday 17 March, 9am - 5pm.Participants must be able to attend both days in full.ASIST - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills TrainingA 2 day course that offers the opportunity to explore your attitudes and beliefs around suicide, how to identify thoughts of suicide, how to ask about suicide and how to keep someone safe. Wednesday 18th March, 9.30am  - 12.30pmSafetalkA half day presentation on how to become more aware of suicide risk and signposting to help.

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 Thursday 19 & Friday 20 March 9.30am - 5pmParticipants must be able to attend both days in fullSMHFA - Scotland's Mental Health First AidA 2 day course that explores attitudes and beliefs around mental health, stigma, drugs & alcohol, recovery, suicide, self harm and common mental health problems - depression, anxiety and psychosis along with a 5 step model to help someone in distress. Training is free to anyone who lives or works in Argyll and Bute. To apply for a place please email High-UHB.ChooseLife@nhs.net with your name, phone number and email.

Funding NewsAgnes Hunter TrustThe Agnes Hunter Trust supports registered charities delivering health and social welfare projects in Scotland.  The Trust’s grant policy now focuses on two key areas of funding support:

Charities that help disabled people. Charities that assist with the education and training of disadvantaged people aged 16

years or over who have left school.

The Trust will invest in registered charities that deliver key services to these individuals in Scotland; removing barriers that restrict life choices and enabling people to lead fulfilling lives and contribute to society.

Such charities may assist specific groups of people, for example those living with learning disabilities, mental ill health, specific types of cancer, cerebral palsy, autism, visual or physical impairments. Disadvantaged people includes those whose life experiences or environment have so far denied them opportunities to develop the skills to support themselves and contribute positively to society.

The Trust now operates one Main Grants Programme (grants between £3,000 to £15,000 a year) and applications must be submitted online.The main grant programme is now open to applications and the deadline for applications is 5 March 2020.

Contact Agnes Hunter TrustTel 0131 538 5496e-mailWebsite Cyber Essentials GrantsSCVO are working with the Scottish Government to help charities improve their cyber resilience. Cyber Essentials accreditation is a key stepping-stone towards achieving this and therefore a small cyber grants scheme is being run to support charities through this process. Registered Scottish charities can receive up to £1,000 towards the costs of achieving Cyber Essentials accreditation. Applications can be made for the latest round of cyber grants on the SCVO website. Charities must clearly describe how accreditation will benefit their organisation and service users.A new round of Cyber Essentials Grant Funding is now open to all third sector organisations for applications until 31 March 2020.Follow on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

Contact SCVOe-mail

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Website John Watson's TrustThe Trust awards educational grants to the benefit of those aged 21 or under who are in a situation of disadvantage and/or have additional support needs. Grants have previously been awarded for school trips; Bus passes; books and equipment; equipment for a special education need; and a wide range of other activities.Grants are also available for organisations and groups working with eligible young people. The Trust prioritises applications from Edinburgh and the Lothians, but funding for applications elsewhere in Scotland is possible in exceptional circumstances.

The application deadlines for 2020 are: 24 January 13 March 22 May 31 July 30 October

Contact WS SocietyTel 0131 220 3249e-mailWebsite Kelly Family Charitable TrustInterested in funding charities whose activities involve the whole family, in initiatives that seek to tackle issues that face one or more of its members, and whose aims include the strengthening of family bonds by helping all elements of the family unit to grow together and support each other. We are also interested in charities that support families which have been the subject of domestic abuse and violence and families of prisoners.

The Trust will consider both capital and revenue grants. The Trust is happy to support requests for core funding as well as project-based grants, and actively encourages applications from relatively new organisations to help them become established. Grants will generally be in the range of £1,000 to £5,000, but Trustees will consider requests for higher amounts.

Applications must be submitted by 1 March and 1 September to be considered for the next meeting. 

Contact Kelly Family Charitable Truste-mailWebsite

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