Lorna Hart-Thomson
@lornaht.bsky.social
Development Lead (West of Scotland)
Meeting Centres Scotland
A network supporting people living with dementia and their families in their on community!
Meeting Centres Scotland
A network supporting people living with dementia and their families in their on community!
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We are looking for an innovative, passionate and caring person to join our team. This is the first Meeting Centre to be developed within a hospital setting, be part of something exciting!!
Support Worker - Royal Victoria Hospital Dementia Meeting Centre with Meeting Centres Scotland – Goodmoves
Do you have experience in supporting people living with dementia and have an understanding (or are willing to learn) the challenges that living with dementia brings?Are you passionate about imp...
goodmoves.org
April 18, 2025 at 12:34 PM
We are looking for an innovative, passionate and caring person to join our team. This is the first Meeting Centre to be developed within a hospital setting, be part of something exciting!!
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We are delighted that we are developing three Meeting Centres in Dumfries and Galloway, this one is within Summerhill Community Centre where there is already amazing supports that are available! Come and join us to help shape a social club for people living with dementia and their families!!
April 18, 2025 at 12:38 PM
We are delighted that we are developing three Meeting Centres in Dumfries and Galloway, this one is within Summerhill Community Centre where there is already amazing supports that are available! Come and join us to help shape a social club for people living with dementia and their families!!
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We are looking for an innovative, passionate and caring individual to take on the role of Activities Co-ordinator within Royal Victoria Hospital in Dundee. This is the first Meeting Centre to be developed within a hospital setting. Be part of something exciting!
Activities Co-ordinator -Royal Victoria Hospital Dementia Meeting Centre with Meeting Centres Scotland – Goodmoves
RoleDo you have experience in co-creating and facilitating meaningful, cognitively and physically stimulating activities for people living with dementia?Do you have experience of building stron...
goodmoves.org
April 18, 2025 at 12:36 PM
We are looking for an innovative, passionate and caring individual to take on the role of Activities Co-ordinator within Royal Victoria Hospital in Dundee. This is the first Meeting Centre to be developed within a hospital setting. Be part of something exciting!
I eat my chippy with my fingers!!!
What a day visiting Govan Meeting Centre yesterday at Wow Connections!! From the discussions around TV adverts to the love for Marks and Spencer pickle we had it all! The biggest conversation was how do you eat a 'chippy' Knife and fork or with your hands???
April 18, 2025 at 1:14 PM
I eat my chippy with my fingers!!!
@meetingcentresscot.bsky.social from Lochgilphead to Eskdalemuir we would love to develop a Meeting Centre in every community! @argyllheritage.bsky.social @lochgilphead.bsky.social @thirdsectordg.bsky.social
March 20, 2025 at 11:04 PM
@meetingcentresscot.bsky.social from Lochgilphead to Eskdalemuir we would love to develop a Meeting Centre in every community! @argyllheritage.bsky.social @lochgilphead.bsky.social @thirdsectordg.bsky.social
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Personal playlists have been given royal status 👑🎶
The King has shared a few songs from the soundtrack of his life and will release the playlist in full on Monday to celebrate #CommonwealthDay.
Get involved and create your playlist today 💚
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The King has shared a few songs from the soundtrack of his life and will release the playlist in full on Monday to celebrate #CommonwealthDay.
Get involved and create your playlist today 💚
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
King Charles reveals his personal playlist, from Marley to Kylie
King Charles III is launching a personal playlist of music from the Commonwealth that lifts his sprits.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 7, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Personal playlists have been given royal status 👑🎶
The King has shared a few songs from the soundtrack of his life and will release the playlist in full on Monday to celebrate #CommonwealthDay.
Get involved and create your playlist today 💚
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The King has shared a few songs from the soundtrack of his life and will release the playlist in full on Monday to celebrate #CommonwealthDay.
Get involved and create your playlist today 💚
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It’s all about the peripatetic office! But as long as there is coffee I will work anywhere! @meetingcentresscot.bsky.social
March 4, 2025 at 4:13 PM
It’s all about the peripatetic office! But as long as there is coffee I will work anywhere! @meetingcentresscot.bsky.social
‘Just another day at the office’ Is words said by none of us!Every day there is a different approach,today it was the ‘funky approach’ suggested by my colleague Dawn!All props were within hands reach and added so much humour to the planning of ‘The Big Social’ @meetingcentresscot.bsky.social
February 26, 2025 at 2:19 PM
‘Just another day at the office’ Is words said by none of us!Every day there is a different approach,today it was the ‘funky approach’ suggested by my colleague Dawn!All props were within hands reach and added so much humour to the planning of ‘The Big Social’ @meetingcentresscot.bsky.social
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Our new partnership with Public Health Scotland joins the around 50 Marmot Places working to promote health equity across the UK @michaelmarmot.bsky.social www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/fe...
New collaboration to tackle health inequalities launches in Scotland
Director of UCL’s Institute of Health Equity (IHE) Professor Sir Michael Marmot will be working with Public Health Scotland (PHS) and councils in three areas of Scotland to reduce health inequalities.
www.ucl.ac.uk
February 25, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Our new partnership with Public Health Scotland joins the around 50 Marmot Places working to promote health equity across the UK @michaelmarmot.bsky.social www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/fe...
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Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) for people with dementia was a big talking point on @thismorningitv.bsky.social.
We agree with @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com, a LPA is so important and should be done as soon as possible.
View our full LPA guide: www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/...
We agree with @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com, a LPA is so important and should be done as soon as possible.
View our full LPA guide: www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/...
February 12, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) for people with dementia was a big talking point on @thismorningitv.bsky.social.
We agree with @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com, a LPA is so important and should be done as soon as possible.
View our full LPA guide: www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/...
We agree with @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com, a LPA is so important and should be done as soon as possible.
View our full LPA guide: www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/...
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Coming next Monday 17th of February - Meet the Funder – Firstport and the Launch Me Programme introduction at The Standard Office, High Street, Dumfries – Book here https://buff.ly/4h9AyD5
Who is it for? The programme is for Social Enterprises / Entrepreneurs who are looking to grow their business.
Who is it for? The programme is for Social Enterprises / Entrepreneurs who are looking to grow their business.
February 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Coming next Monday 17th of February - Meet the Funder – Firstport and the Launch Me Programme introduction at The Standard Office, High Street, Dumfries – Book here https://buff.ly/4h9AyD5
Who is it for? The programme is for Social Enterprises / Entrepreneurs who are looking to grow their business.
Who is it for? The programme is for Social Enterprises / Entrepreneurs who are looking to grow their business.
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@meetingcentresscot.bsky.social @mareetodd.bsky.social @keithbrownmsp.bsky.social @agescotland.bsky.social @playlistforlife.bsky.social We held our penultimate club in Doune last week, the busiest yet! In April KDT will take over the lead. We are happy to be handing over a successful Meeting Centre.
February 10, 2025 at 12:58 PM
@meetingcentresscot.bsky.social @mareetodd.bsky.social @keithbrownmsp.bsky.social @agescotland.bsky.social @playlistforlife.bsky.social We held our penultimate club in Doune last week, the busiest yet! In April KDT will take over the lead. We are happy to be handing over a successful Meeting Centre.
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Meeting Centres Scotland have teamed up with Karen McCurry from the Snowdrop Centre in Lochgilphead to enhance their support. This event is for you if you are living with #dementia, or are an #unpaidcarer for someone who is living with a diagnosis to help develop a Meeting Centre in your community
February 11, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Meeting Centres Scotland have teamed up with Karen McCurry from the Snowdrop Centre in Lochgilphead to enhance their support. This event is for you if you are living with #dementia, or are an #unpaidcarer for someone who is living with a diagnosis to help develop a Meeting Centre in your community
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BLOG Connecting People, Connecting Support: looking back, looking ahead. An update report on transforming the allied health professions’ contribution to supporting people living with dementia, their families and carers in Scotland letstalkaboutdementia.wordpress.com/2024/11/28/c...
Connecting People, Connecting Support: looking back, looking ahead.
www.alzscot.org/ahpdementia Today we are launching the third AHP report in dementia called Connecting People, Connecting Support: looking back, looking ahead. An update report on transforming the a…
letstalkaboutdementia.wordpress.com
November 30, 2024 at 5:47 AM
BLOG Connecting People, Connecting Support: looking back, looking ahead. An update report on transforming the allied health professions’ contribution to supporting people living with dementia, their families and carers in Scotland letstalkaboutdementia.wordpress.com/2024/11/28/c...
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The Big Social - Meeting Centres Scotland first annual conference will take place on 19th and 20th May 2025 in the Apex City Quay Hotel, Dundee.
Come and see for yourself the incredible support that Meeting Centres across Scotland offer people living with #Dementia and their #Carers
See you there!
Come and see for yourself the incredible support that Meeting Centres across Scotland offer people living with #Dementia and their #Carers
See you there!
Meeting Centres Scotland Conference - The Big Social
Get ready for The Big Social! Our first conference celebrating Meeting Centres for people living with dementia and their care partners
www.eventbrite.co.uk
February 7, 2025 at 4:53 PM
@northlanarkshire.gov.uk @argyllandbute.bsky.social @thirdsectordg.bsky.social @glasgowcvs.bsky.social @southlancouncil.bsky.social @vadundee.bsky.social @perthandkinross.bsky.social @nhsgrampian.bsky.social @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social @heriotwattuni.bsky.social @eastayrshire.bsky.social Please share
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🔊 New podcast episode!
@lrouse.bsky.social and @andyricketts.bsky.social are joined by @tobyhporter.bsky.social to discuss how @hospiceuk.bsky.social has built a national hospice movement
Plus Richard Litchfield on the sector's approach to ESG strategy
🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/4aTFnie
@lrouse.bsky.social and @andyricketts.bsky.social are joined by @tobyhporter.bsky.social to discuss how @hospiceuk.bsky.social has built a national hospice movement
Plus Richard Litchfield on the sector's approach to ESG strategy
🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/4aTFnie
February 7, 2025 at 11:46 AM
🔊 New podcast episode!
@lrouse.bsky.social and @andyricketts.bsky.social are joined by @tobyhporter.bsky.social to discuss how @hospiceuk.bsky.social has built a national hospice movement
Plus Richard Litchfield on the sector's approach to ESG strategy
🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/4aTFnie
@lrouse.bsky.social and @andyricketts.bsky.social are joined by @tobyhporter.bsky.social to discuss how @hospiceuk.bsky.social has built a national hospice movement
Plus Richard Litchfield on the sector's approach to ESG strategy
🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/4aTFnie
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I love this quote that I was reminded of today by @lstraker.bsky.social in today's @proudchangemakers.bsky.social board meeting 💜
February 7, 2025 at 2:15 PM
I love this quote that I was reminded of today by @lstraker.bsky.social in today's @proudchangemakers.bsky.social board meeting 💜
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To mark Carers UK's 60th Anniversary in Scotland, we are using our platform to share the stories of carers across the nation.
In this piece, Mark talks about caring for his wife and the effects that this situation has had on their family.
https://buff.ly/3WNPDT9
In this piece, Mark talks about caring for his wife and the effects that this situation has had on their family.
https://buff.ly/3WNPDT9
February 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM
To mark Carers UK's 60th Anniversary in Scotland, we are using our platform to share the stories of carers across the nation.
In this piece, Mark talks about caring for his wife and the effects that this situation has had on their family.
https://buff.ly/3WNPDT9
In this piece, Mark talks about caring for his wife and the effects that this situation has had on their family.
https://buff.ly/3WNPDT9
Absolutely delighted to have finished the 6 week accelerator programme by College Local Innovation Centres - on Innovative Leadership. Course was fully funded by @innovateuk.bsky.social hosted by City of Glasgow College @meetingcentresscot.bsky.social
February 7, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Absolutely delighted to have finished the 6 week accelerator programme by College Local Innovation Centres - on Innovative Leadership. Course was fully funded by @innovateuk.bsky.social hosted by City of Glasgow College @meetingcentresscot.bsky.social
The Big Social! Who’s coming to our first annual conference for @meetingcentresscot.bsky.social reserve your space today
Meeting Centres Scotland Conference - The Big Social
Get ready for The Big Social! Our first conference celebrating Meeting Centres for people living with dementia and their care partners
www.eventbrite.co.uk
February 7, 2025 at 2:49 PM
The Big Social! Who’s coming to our first annual conference for @meetingcentresscot.bsky.social reserve your space today
Thanks to @librariesnl.bsky.social for the cuppa and best biscuit ever, was a welcomed delight whilst waiting on some printing @meetingcentresscot.bsky.social
February 7, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Thanks to @librariesnl.bsky.social for the cuppa and best biscuit ever, was a welcomed delight whilst waiting on some printing @meetingcentresscot.bsky.social
Coffee, chocolate and 11 Essential Features of Meeting Centres best way to start the day!!! @meetingcentresscot.bsky.social
December 20, 2024 at 9:41 AM
Coffee, chocolate and 11 Essential Features of Meeting Centres best way to start the day!!! @meetingcentresscot.bsky.social
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📣 Delighted to announce our co-directors Dr Sarah Morton and Dr Ailsa Cook as a keynote speaker double act for the UK Evaluation Society's 2025 conference next May!
Early bird hybrid online/in-person (Glasgow) tickets available now.
#Evaluation #ImpactAssessment
yve.eventsair.com/evaluation20...
Early bird hybrid online/in-person (Glasgow) tickets available now.
#Evaluation #ImpactAssessment
yve.eventsair.com/evaluation20...
December 17, 2024 at 3:42 PM
📣 Delighted to announce our co-directors Dr Sarah Morton and Dr Ailsa Cook as a keynote speaker double act for the UK Evaluation Society's 2025 conference next May!
Early bird hybrid online/in-person (Glasgow) tickets available now.
#Evaluation #ImpactAssessment
yve.eventsair.com/evaluation20...
Early bird hybrid online/in-person (Glasgow) tickets available now.
#Evaluation #ImpactAssessment
yve.eventsair.com/evaluation20...