Health and wellbeing

A call for farmers, crofters and others working in agriculture not to bottle up their worries, particularly after recent announcements, has come from RSABI, the charity which supports people in Scottish agriculture.

With widespread concern in the agricultural community about the potential impact of the Budget last week, the charity is urging people to avoid being caught up in an anxiety cycle, fuelled by social media and wider coverage.

Center Parcs’ have announced their intention to develop a holiday village in the Scottish Borders, approximately three miles north of Hawick and 55 miles south of Edinburgh.

The Music for All charity believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn to play music.

The charity makes grants available to address the musical needs of community music groups and educational organisations and have now announced there next funding round of 2024 is open to applicants

A host of companies in the Scottish agricultural industry and further afield have rallied behind RSABI’s first Christmas online auction, which goes live today (November 1, 2024).

The charity, which supports people in Scottish agriculture, is expressing its thanks to everyone who is getting behind its month-long online Christmas auction as part of its winter fundraising campaign.

Well-known farmer-comedian Jim Smith and popular local musicians, Peter Morrison and Seamus MacLennan, will take to the stage on Skye this December, for an unforgettable night of music and laughter.

The event - aimed at Skye farmers and crofters – is the first of a planned island #KeepTalking tour this winter in partnership with Scottish agricultural support charity RSABI. 

Rural communities play a key part in supporting local authorities in providing foster care placements so it is imperative that the public engage in this ask. 

People are being encouraged to share their views on plans for the future of foster care in Scotland via a Consultation that opens during Care Experience Week.

A new disability benefit for people of State Pension age opens today for new applications from people living in five local authority areas, including parts of rural and island Scotland.  

Pension Age Disability Payment is the 15th benefit administered by Social Security Scotland. It is for people of State Pension age and over who are disabled or have a long-term health condition that means they need help looking after themselves or supervision to stay safe; or are terminally ill 

Fireworks can have a negative impact on those around us, including some people with sensory impairment and pets who can suffer stress and anxiety from the loud and sudden noises. Livestock also need to be considered as fireworks can cause distress and spook animals. 

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service provide the following advice to carefully consider: 

Firework Safety