Wellbeing

The Men's Shed is basically a larger version of the typical man’s shed in the garden – a place where you can feel at home and pursue practical interests with a high degree of autonomy.Members use tools and resources to work on projects of their own choosing, at their own pace and in a safe, friendly and inclusive environment. Our Shed is a place of skill-sharing and informal learning, of individual pursuits and community projects, of purpose, achievement and social interaction.

Many of us find it helpful to talk, particularly during stressful events at home or work, or after a bereavement or loss. Telling your story uninterrupted and judgment-free could help you to sort through your emotions. You may then be able to rediscover your strength and find a way forward.

Stress, anxiety, low mood and depression are very common problems. Many people recover on their own in a few weeks but others will need help and support. The good news is that there are lots of things you can do to help yourself, and there are resources and people to help you. The best steps for you to take will depend on how persistent and severe your symptoms ar

Re-engage provides vital, life-enhancing social connections for older people at a time in their lives when their social circles are diminishing.

Street fit Scotland is a not for profit Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation/Social Enterprise. Our programme provides a route back into the community, a way of re-integrating back into society supporting to become active citizens.

Vitamin B12 or B9 (commonly called folate) deficiency anaemia occurs when a lack of vitamin B12 or folate causes the body to produce abnormally large red blood cells that can't function properly.

This app provides self-help techniques to help manage overall anxiety. Track anxiety levels, triggers, and build a personal tool kit in the app. It also provides interactive guidance for practicing self-help and a closed social community to engage with others. If you’re looking for holistic snapshot of your anxiety and how to cope with it, this may be the app for you.

Meditation app. Learn to relax. 10mins free for 10 days then small subscription.

Downloadable app (android and IOS) developed by a child psychiatrist who used to work in FV. Promotes mental wellbeing by teaching coping skills.

By sharing people’s real-life experiences, healthtalk.org provides free, reliable information about health issues. You can watch people share their stories about cancer, autism, motor-neurone disease, pregnancy, drugs, depression and much more.

Humankind create services and support to meet people’s complex health and social needs, helping them to build healthier lives that have meaning and value for themselves and their families. They support local people to create stronger, better-connected communities.