Faith in Older People At a recent seminar in Allan Park South Church, Stirling there was a presentation by Faith in Older people. This is an Edinburgh based charity with a newly released learning resource entitled ‘One step at a time’. One step at a time Their website has a wealth of information. Please visit: …
Playlist for life – Music for Dementia Playlist for Life is a charity founded in 2013 by writer and broadcaster Sally Magnusson after the death of her mother, Mamie, who had dementia. More than 20 years of scientific research shows that listening to a personal playlist can make living with dementia easier and happier. Building…
Toilet Talk At a recent seminar in Allan Park South Church, Stirling there was a presentation on the subject of toilets. It is surprising how, with a bit of care and organisation, toilet facilities within our churches can be made more useable for members of our congregations who have dementia. Professor Mary Marshall is one…
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The title for this section comes from information sent to: websiteeditor@scdg.org.uk This was very gratefully received as it covers areas we have not yet included. There are different subject areas and these are shown separately Advice to churches from parents of children with additional needs: advice-to-churches Five ways to support autistic children in church: support…
Dyslexia is a much misunderstood condition. However there is a wealth of knowledge available on the Dyslexia Scotland website. https://www.dyslexiascotland.org.uk/ There are many leaflets, there is a helpline and a chat line. What is dyslexia For dyslexia friendly formats go to: Print types and fonts that can help For dyslexia friendly tips for speakers, ministers,…
St Margaret’s Parish Church in Glenrothes has been honoured with the ‘Dementia Friendly Glenrothes’ award from Alzheimer Scotland, which was presented at their monthly All Age Celebration Service on Sunday 2 September. The accolade was bestowed on them for their work to improve accessibility in their church for those with dementia. Rev Eileen Miller of…
It is a long process following a dream, believing in a vision. At St Matthew’s Church of Scotland in Perth, we had long had the dream that everyone in our congregation would enter our church by the front door. Our church was built in 1871 and, if you used a wheelchair or had mobility problems…
This section contains details of some books of interest Pilgrims in the dark “This important book is a must-read for everyone who is convinced that diversity is a gift of God and that the inclusion of those most easily overlooked in church and society is a Gospel imperative and a practical enrichment. ”Rt Rev Pete…
On 6th September 2017, Books Beyond Words launched Going to Church, one of its series of wordless books for people with learning and communication difficulties. The book is the first in a mini-series about faith and community. Lambeth Palace, the official London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury, provided an atmospheric and impressive setting for…