Rural Community Gateway

Dawn MacKay tells us about re:discover Borders, a project which aims to improve mental wellbeing by supporting people to discover/rediscover activities and interests they enjoy. Find out more about the project, and how you can get involved, here.

A new research project commissioned by the Scottish Government aims to develop a clear picture or map of Scotland's disability organisations and groups. Quarriers and Lucy Johnstone research are aiming to contact as many charities and voluntary organisations as possible, and they're looking for your help.

In Off the Shelf we highlight some recent additions to our documents library. In this edition you can find out about the final report from the Committee of Inquiry on Crofting, the post office consultation for the North East, Tayside and Fife and more.

In this special article, Janice Malone explains what services Breast Cancer Care Scotland can offer.

The national discussion on food invited people to help shape the future of food in Scotland. It was made up of a discussion paper, stakeholder events and a food blog. This report presents the findings
Author: Scottish Government

The Scottish Government asked a project team to consider ways of designing and maintaining services that can meet the healthcare needs of remote and rural areas. The team listened to the views of peop
Author: Scottish Government

This discussion paper is part of the National Food Discussion which will help shape the development of Scotland's first national food policy. In the document the Government sets out its vision and aim
Author: Scottish Government

This leaflet was produced by Chooselife and contains contact details for a range of organisations that can offer free, confidential advice and support to people in farming communities who are experien
Author: Chooselife

The December 2006 issue of the Trellis newsletter produced by the Scottish Therapeutic Gardening Network who support health through horticulture.
Author: The Scottish Therapeutic Gardening Network

The Winter 2006/2007 Inverurie non-profit newspaper.
Author: Scotmedia

The latest newswire from the Rural Gateway keeps you up to date with what's new on the site.
Author: Norette Ferns

The latest Rural Round Up newswire from the Rural Gateway tells you what is new on the site.
Author: Norette Ferns

GlaxoSmithKline Kingsfund Community Health Awards 2007 Guidance
Author: GlaxoSmithKline Kingsfund

What's in a (health board) name? Friday 24th March 2006 is the deadline for responses to this consultation, of interest to people living in a huge area stretching from Campbeltown and Helensbur
Author: NHS Highland

The website for the Community Health Exchange has lots of information, publications and a message board. Full review »

Healthy Highland 2007 is a week long celebration of the Highlands as a healthy place to live. Full review »

An information tool intended as a support to people coming to live and work in the area. Full review »

Cycling Scotland aim to bring cycling out from the fringes of everyday life and into the mainstream. Full review »

This is the new site from Community Food and Health, formerly the Scottish Community Diet Project. Full review »

Keep up to date with the Scottish Executive's Avian Influenza website, including frequently asked questions and a telephone helpline number.

A brand new site offering tips and information to improve your mental health. Full review »

They say: "The SAM project is a new initiative offering a free software package, SART (Sickness Absence Recording Tool), with on-demand help and support for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in Scotland. "

Asirus supports asthma sufferers in remote and rural areas of Scotland. They are providing the Scottish Ambulance Service with grid references of asthma patients (and others thought to be at risk) to improve response times in rural areas.

This colourful, easy-to-use and informative website from Wales tackles rural health issues such as stress, drink, drugs, sex and eating.