Perinatal and Infant Mental Health
PND Borders provide a therapeutic service that reaches out to families affected by ante and post-natal depression and anxiety across the Scottish Borders to improve outcomes for mothers, babies and the family as a whole. Counsellors provide long-term Person Centred and Psychodynamic Counselling and Art Therapy, as well as training in infant massage, among other services. Support groups supplement core services and a creche is offered to support women to access the service.
33 third sector organisations across Scotland are to be funded through Support in the Right Direction (SiRD), to provide independent support, information, advice and advocacy to people using social care and their carers. Starting on 1 April 2024, funded services will receive a share of up to £9.2 million funding from Scottish Government across three
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“Just because you are disabled don’t be afraid to chase your dreams. Go out and show the world you’re a fighter, fight for a job and fight for your rights. A disability won’t stop me, and I have a voice and I will let it be heard.” – Derek, Our Future Leaders graduate 2024 Derek
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A fund to support survivors of childhood abuse is now open for applications from third sector organisations. The new phase of the Scottish Government’s Survivors of Childhood Abuse Support (SOCAS) fund will invest in services supporting adults affected by childhood abuse, so they can enjoy a safe and healthy life, with improved wellbeing. The purpose
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