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This newsletter has been developed in response to feedback from our carers and aims to keep you informed about the latest news, developments, and activities across our fostering and adoption service.

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Highland Council Fostering & Adoption Service

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Welcome to the first edition of our new Highland Council’s Fostering and Adoption Service newsletter. This newsletter has been developed in response to feedback from our carers and aims to keep you i

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Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs are pleased to launch a new resource – Family Inclusive Practice – Key Messages and Tools!

Family Inclusive Practice is a collaborative approach used by professionals supporting someone who uses alcohol or drugs. Research indicates that involving a person’s social network – their family and friends – leads to better support and better outcomes.

What’s inside the resource?

This short and easy-to-read resource is designed to be a brief introductory guide to support practitioners across Scotland to consider how best to involve families in a practical way.

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Family Inclusive Practice – Key Messages and Tools Resource - SFAD

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Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs are pleased to launch a new resource – Family Inclusive Practice – Key Messages and Tools! Family Inclusive Practice is a collaborative approach used by professionals supporting someone who uses alcohol or drugs. Research indicates that involving a person’s social network – their family and friends – leads to better support and […]

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Join Robert Aitken (Poetic Film School) for a day of smartphone filmmaking. Master top tips and tricks to shoot crisp, pro-level video! The day will take place at Lairg Learning Centre on Saturday, 15th August, from 10am until 4pm. Book via Humanitix or email us at: admin@lairglearningcentre.org.uk

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Being outside and connecting with nature can help us to relax, unwind, and appreciate why it’s so important. We’ve curated some fun and educational outdoor games and activities that the whole family can enjoy! As you explore these activities together, keep an eye out for the mindful moments that help you connect with nature, movement, and the senses.

Download your free guide -> HERE

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Download The Salvation Army’s Children’s Outside Guide inspired by children’s projects at our churches and centres across the UK

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Are you stumped by spreadsheets? Stymied by sums? Join our digital tutor, Ryan, for a beginner's Excel class on Thursday, 20th August at Lairg Learning Centre (IV27 4DD) from 12.30-2pm. Book via Humanitix: https://events.humanitix.com/i-t-intro-to-excel-aug26

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HTSI in collaboration with Highland Good Food Partnership have produced a map to show food activity and community food provisions across Highland.

​The purpose of the Highland Food Activity Map is to help people find where they can buy and access food across the region. It is not to advertise hospitality businesses. The map is for organisations within the Highland Council region who align with the Highland Good Food Charter.

​The map includes:

food banks

local food producers

community fridges and larders

markets

community cafés

and more!

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Food Provision Map | Highland Third Sector Interface (HTSI)

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HTSI in collaboration with Highland Good Food Partnership have produced a map to show food activity and community food provisions across Highland.

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Halo supports children and families across the Highlands by providing essentials to meet basic needs and nurture a sense of hope.

We operate on a referral basis, and professional services such as health, education, social, or other support agencies working with families with children from birth to 18 years who require support can complete our referral form by clicking the image above. We aim to get our care packages to the family within one week. However, we understand that sometimes referrals can be an emergency. If you have a family that requires items urgently, you can add that it’s an emergency on your form.

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Referrals | Highland Action for Little Ones

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Free Training: Alcohol Brief Interventions

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Free Training: Alcohol Brief Interventions

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Any person from an organisation can sign up to TURAS https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/

To book a space Drugs and alcohol : alcohol brief interventions (ABI) | Turas | Learn

The course is for anyone who might benefit from being able to discuss alcohol with people we support, to help them make an informed choice about their alcohol use

Date: 26th Aug 10am-12, online via Teams

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High Life Highland is proud to be part of Summer of Sport, a national campaign backed by the Scottish Government and sportscotland, bringing more opportunities for children and young people to get active this summer.

Are you a club or community group?

If you run sport or physical activities and want to get involved, there may be funding and support available through the Summer of Sport programme. We'd love to hear from you.

We envisage grants to community groups to be in the region of £200 - £2,000 but welcome broader ideas and applications in.

Reach out to your local Active Schools Coordinator, Community Spot Hub Officer or email us at HLHSummerofSport@highlifehighland.com

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Summer of Sport is here — and the Highlands is in on it

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This summer, there’s more sport on offer for children and young people across the Highlands.

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Highland C&YP Participation Strategy - Community of Practice Sessions

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Highland C&YP Participation Strategy - Community of Practice Sessions

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The Children's Rights and Participation Delivery Group, in partnership with the Highland Child Protection Committee are delighted to announce their online, Community of Practice sessions.

Presentations are recorded and available to watch using this LINK. Scroll down the page to read a synopsis of each of the sessions.

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Children’s Rights and Participation Highland - Community of Practice

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Highland C&YP Participation Strategy - Community of Practice Sessions

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Scottish Transitions Forum -Resources to support transitions

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Scottish Transitions Forum -Resources to support transitions

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ARC Scotland (Action for Real Change) works to improve transitions for young people with additional support needs and their families across Scotland. It supports professionals in education, health and social care, as well as young people and their families, by providing training, conferences, workshops, practice guidance and resources. The organisation also contributes to research, supports improvement projects, informs Scottish Government policy, and creates opportunities for young people to have their voices heard through initiatives such as the DIVErgent INfluencers young leaders group.

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Scottish Transitions Forum - ARC Scotland

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Improving transitions for young people with additional support needs and their families.

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Join us for a welcoming space where Carers can come together to connect, share experiences, and offer or receive peer support. Each session is gently guided by a member of our team to create a friendly and supportive atmosphere, making it easy to feel at home and be heard.

Sutherland – Monday 3rd August, 11am–1pm

Dornoch Free Church

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August Adult Carer Social Groups | Connecting Carers

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Join us for a welcoming space where Carers can come together to connect, share experiences, and offer or receive peer support. Each session is gently guided by a member of our team to create a friendly and supportive atmosphere, making it easy to feel at home and be heard.

Sutherland –  Monday 3rd August, 11am–1pm, Dornoch Free Church

Ross-shire – Tuesday 18th August, 1pm–2:30pm, Dingwall Dementia Resource Centre

Badenoch & Strathspey – Tuesday 25th August, 10am–12pm, Aviemore Hub

Inverness – Tuesday 25th August, 10am–12pm, Highland Hospice (Main Building), Inverness

Caithness – Wednesday 26th August, 2pm–3:30pm, Thurso Library, Community Room

Nairn – Monday 31st August, 10am–12pm, Nairn Community & Arts Centre

Lochaber – Monday 31st August, 11:30am-1:30pm, Voluntary Action Lochaber, Fort William

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New Powers to Help Domestic Abuse Survivors Stay in Their Homes

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New Powers to Help Domestic Abuse Survivors Stay in Their Homes

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From 1 August 2026, new changes arising from the Domestic Abuse (Protection) (Scotland) Act 2021 come into effect. These introduce important new protections for victim-survivors of domestic abuse regarding tenancy succession and notices, applying to all Scottish Secure Tenancy (SST) holders — including those who began tenancies with Highland Council before this date.

What this means in practice:

The perpetrator of domestic abuse can be removed from the tenancy

The victim-survivor can be given the tenancy in their own name and continue living in, or return to, the family home

Victim-survivors have more choice to make the decision to remain in their home

These changes move all social landlords towards a more victim-centred tenancy model and represent a significant step forward in supporting survivors to access safe, stable housing.

🔗 More information: highland.gov.uk/housing

Tenants with questions or needing advice should speak to their housing officer or local advice organisation.

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Law change will give social landlords greater control to transfer tenancies from abusers to victims.

Regulations have been laid in Parliament that will make it easier for victims of domestic abuse to remain safely in their homes with the tenancy in their name.

For the first time social landlords, rather than the victims themselves, will be allowed to take legal action to end an abuser's tenancy.

Subject to Parliament's approval the regulations will bring Part 2 of the Domestic Abuse (Protection) (Scotland) Act 2021 into force.

This will mean that from 1 August 2026, where conditions set out in the new law are met, social landlords will be able to apply for a court order to enable them to transfer a tenancy from an abusive tenant to their victim.

Housing Secretary Màiri McAllan said:

"Domestic abuse must be eradicated from our society and as Housing Secretary I am determined to protect the housing rights of women and children.

"No one should have to choose between their safety and their home. These new regulations will give social landlords new powers to protect victims of domestic abuse and hold perpetrators to account.

"By allowing social landlords to take action on behalf of victims, we are removing a significant barrier that has forced too many people to flee their homes to escape abuse. Now, the perpetrator can be made to leave - not leaving this to the victim or survivor.

"This is an important step in our commitment to tackling domestic abuse and to supporting those affected by it to rebuild their lives."

Scottish Women's Aid CEO Dr Marsha Scott said:

"We welcome the change in the law, which we have been campaigning for.

"Housing is one of the main challenges women face when ending a relationship with an abusive partner and keeping a roof over the heads of their family and avoiding homelessness are critical pressures. Not all can stay in their own homes safely, which is why refuge provision is so important, but for the many who could, this regulatory change will bring much-needed reform.

"This change should enable women and their children to stay in their home, their schools and the area where they often have a support network and moves the consequences of abuse where they belong - the abuser."
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The Domestic Abuse (Protection) (Scotland) Act 2021 introduced measures to protect victims of domestic abuse. Part 2 of the Act, once brought into force through these latest regulations, will provide social landlords with a new discretionary ground to apply to the court for an order to allow them to transfer a tenancy to a victim. The court will consider whether all of the conditions set out in the new ground, have been met when deciding whether to grant an order to transfer the tenancy to the victim. This will include, for example, whether the house is the victim's only or principal home and whether the requirements relating to abusive behaviour have been met.

Guidance for social landlords on the use of the new law is currently being developed. This will encourage social landlords to work in close partnership with other agencies, including domestic abuse specialist services and the victim themselves to determine the best immediate and long-term housing options which will provide safety, security and tenancy sustainability for the individual and their household.

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Supporting domestic abuse victims to stay in their homes

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Law change will give social landlords greater control to transfer tenancies from abusers to victims.

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Financially Included is expanding its specialist economic abuse service across Scotland, helping more women access the financial support they need to recover from abuse and rebuild independent lives.

The service provides trauma-informed money and debt advice to women experiencing economic abuse — including support with coerced debt, benefits, and financial hardship. It also delivers training to professionals to improve understanding of economic abuse and strengthen responses to survivors.

Since launching in 2022, the service has supported more than 700 women and almost 1,000 children, securing £2.7 million in financial gains through benefits and other sources of support.

Professional training is also available — contact Financially Included for further details on both their service and training offer.

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Helpline. . Financially Included. Call 0141 773 5850 for a FREE Quote.

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Monday 10th August drop-in between 10:30am & 1:30pm at the Northern Meeting Park, Inverness

The event marks the launch of the Children's Services Plan 2026-29, bringing together organisations, children, young people and families to celebrate the shared commitment to improving outcomes for children and families. Open to children of all ages and their families, the day will feature a range of free activities, opportunities to connect with local services, and refreshments provided throughout the event.

Email: GIRFEC@highland.gov.uk for further information.

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Families on the Croft - Lochview Rural Training

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Families on the Croft - Lochview Rural Training

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Looking for something different to do as a family? Families on the Croft is an exciting hands-on programme where parents, carers and children can spend quality time together learning practical countryside skills, caring for animals, growing food, cooking over the fire, exploring nature and discovering where our food comes from. Whether you're planting your first seed, feeding the sheep, building bug hotels or harvesting vegetables, every session is designed to be fun, relaxed and full of opportunities to learn together.

To find out more or register your interest:
ainsley@lochviewruraltraining.co.uk

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The CLLD Highland Local Action Group (LAG) is reopening the small grants programme, following a review of the remaining funding. Community and voluntary organisations across rural Highland are being invited to apply for grants of up to £10,000 through the Highland Community-Led Local Development (CLLD) Small Grants Programme.

The programme continues to support projects and organisations that contribute to one of two existing funding priorities:

Priority 1 – Community Asset Improvements

Priority 2 – Tackling Inequality for Children, Young People and Families

Further eligibility guidance and application form can be found at: How to apply - Community-Led Local

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Highland CLLD small grants programme reopens with new focus on organisational sustainability

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The CLLD Highland Local Action Group (LAG) is reopening the small grants programme, following a review of the remaining funding. Community and voluntary organisations across rural Highland are being i

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The Alcohol and Drugs Fund - Corra Foundation

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The Scottish Government’s Alcohol and Drugs Fund will make £36.9 million available for organisations working with people affected by drugs and alcohol. The fund will support the implementation of the Scottish Government’s Alcohol and Drugs Strategic Plan 2026-35

Please note - in Highland the two larger funds need an ADP letter of support, the children and family grants also need a letter of support from the CSPP Chair. Further information can be found here-> HADP Guidance.

Deadline for the funds that need ADP letters are 18th August and HADP need contact more than 2 weeks before this, advice is to contact ADP asap if anyone is interested in applying.

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The Alcohol and Drugs Fund is now open! With £36.9 million available for organisations working with people affected by drugs and alcohol.

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East Sutherland Active Schools Schools Out 2026 Programme

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East Sutherland Active Schools Schools Out 2026 Programme

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We have an exciting programme this summer, come and join us for an Activity Camp, fun swimming sessions, a survival in Skelbo Woods, surfing, rock climbing and Highland Games - something for everyone. See the poster for more info, prices and booking details! Any questions contact Elissa on 07825 116498

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East Sutherland Summer School's Out '26 Full Programme

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Community Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund for Adults

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Community Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund for Adults

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The Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund for Adults (Micro Grants) opened on 7 July 2026 for delivering projects between 2026 and 2027. Grants of up to £10k are available to support:

Reducing social isolation

Unpaid carers and those with a long-term condition

Prevention of crisis and suicide

Rurally distanced

Poverty

Trauma

Read the Year 5 Report -> HERE

Please note this fund will close at Midday on 13th August.

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Communities Mental Health Fund Y5-6 | HTSI

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Highland Third Sector Interface are pleased to share that there is funding available for third sector organisations in Highland to promote adult mental health and wellbeing.

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Emergency First Aid In The Workplace course with our trainer Barbara Jones, at Lairg Community Centre (Kinvonvie suite)

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Gain life-saving skills and earn a 3-year First Aid certificate. Certificates will be issued upon completion of the course. £120pp.

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Outcomes based approach to evaluating partnerships

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Are you looking for guidance on how to evaluate the impact of your partnerships with other organisations?

Evaluation Scotland have created a resource booklet to support your work.

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Outreach Digital Inclusion support in Rosehall, with Ryan from Lairg & District Learning Centre

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Lairg & District Learning Centre has an IT support clinic on Tuesdays, where you can receive in person support on tech issues, whether is passwords, security or tech not working. Call 01549 402050 to book an appointment with our Digital Inclusion Tutor.

We also have a Digital Apps project running just now, so follow us on Facebook for our Digital App clinics, from learning how to use Merlin to identify bird song, to creating a soundtrack, banking apps and anything you fancy learning about or need support with.

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Lairg & District Learning Centre 01549 402050

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Funded by National Lottery this 9 month project will be a chance to take part in a wide range of workshops, all based on the commonwealth countries. We'll be offering cooking, art, writing and books and creativity for people all ages.

Love Bollywood? Let's have a Bollywood Night with music and delicious Indian food. Fancy trying foods from around the Commonwealth, from Jamaican jerk chicken to Australian lamingtons or Canadian maple treats? Love reading? Tell us about your favourite book or author from a Commonwealth country, and we'll see if we can create a workshop inspired by it. Feeling creative? Be inspired by art, crafts and traditions from countries around the world.

There's something for everyone, so come along and help us create an exciting, colourful project for all ages!

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This website has been assembled by a range of specialists to support parents and those who work with young children aged 0-7. There has been consultation with parents and with Health Visitors, Early Years Practitioners and others.  All information has been checked through a peer review process, and harmonised so that advice from different specialists is complementary rather than conflicting.

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Thank you for visiting our website!

Playing and talking together, having fun, a listening ear and loving kindness - that's all our young children need from us to learn and develop right now. This website has lots of ideas for play and learning, or for if you have concerns about a child's development too.

These pages are created by people living and working in the Highlands of Scotland, but everyone is welcome to use them. You can find out more about us using the About menu

Play ideas

If you are looking for ideas how to help young children learn at home through play, scroll down! Or search using the tags.

Help with children's development

If you are looking for more general information about early child development and how to support this, then please use the menus above, or go to this link

Most families have some clothes they never wear at the back of the cupboard. It might be an old coat, a hat, or a jumper.

Children love dressing up and trying things on. Especially things that don't fit well (a huge hat can keep them laughing all morning), or that help them imagine.

You don't need to buy expensive costumes. A blanket can become a cloak, a knotted scarf a pirate's hat

There is a lot of learning going on. Children try out different roles, different versions of themselves. Being brave as a soldier, or caring as a nurse.

And there is lots you can do to deepen the learning just by talking about what you see, and adding vocabulary. "What a scary ghost!"

Think of all the different surfaces and textures you encounter every day

There is the cold, smooth feel of a saucepan; Or the hard but also giving feel of a packet of pasta. Or the way different temperatures of water feel, or frozen peas, or the squidge of a cushion

You'd be amazed how long your child can be happy playing about with some pasta shapes on a table top or the floor (you'll need to decide whether you can cook with them later, probably not!). Or making some mud shapes and pies outdoors in a bucket or a puddle.

But also how much they can learn. Not just about how the world feels, and the different shapes. It also develops their finger and hand skills - very important for helping you cook the pasta, but also the foundation of later writing and all that comes with that!

Anything will do. If you can set up a sand or a water tray, fine. But just exploring some of the things you have around is just as good. If you can chat with them about what they feel and help them compare, then even better.

Don't worry about mess (although do plan where and how you are going to make the mess). Your child will enjoy, and learn from, helping you tidy up and getting everyone clean again.

Keep an eye out for safety and don't let under-5's explore small things independently in case they try to swallow them!

The weather may have got a bit warmer, but there are lots of hungry birds around

So today's idea is all about learning about caring for nature - and also a lot of planning and construction skills along the way

There is something about feed birds that makes us feel good too, so once the hard work is done, you can sit and watch the birds come and go.

Don't worry if your child is not that interested making the feeder (though they may well want to help) - you might have more fun taking bread to ducks, or just putting out some crumbs.

Something today that you can do indoors or outside and can be done big or small depending on how much space you have to play with

If you've got some snowy slush or melty mud outside today, this is a great way to make it useful - or you could make some stepping stones across puddles

Making and then following tracks is a great way to build spatial awareness, and to learn the words and language connected with it.

There are lots of ways to do this - painting with cars on paper, making stepping stones outside - or just watching as a bike swooshes through a puddle

Who would have thought there was play and learning to find in a cutlery drawer?

First of all, there is curiosity to develop - many children love to have a nose around in a drawer

Then there is classifying, describing shapes, learning to be safe with sharp things, how to wash dishes (that's a useful skill ...)

All by helping you with a boring chore - do it for as long as you or your child is interested

We all get things wrong sometimes, so today we have a story about a dog who really tries his best

But it just does not go his way. Cakes are so tasty, and mud such fun to dig!

It's a lovely story to read along with your child and enjoy

While you do this, they will be learning words, how stories work, how to make predictions (science!) and how to have fun by sharing experiences

And you can have some interesting chats about when we are naughty and it is OK to do our best even if we get things wrong sometimes. (Clue - yes, it is)

Or if you just want the story, it is here, with thanks to the Book Trust

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Whole Family Wellbeing Reflective Reports

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Information about the Whole Family Wellbeing Programme funded projects to date is now posted on the HCPP website. These reports highlight intended outcomes, reported qualitative feedback, and quantitative return data from across all funded projects:

Highland CYP MH&WB Fund 25/26 – Thematic and Quantitative Analysis Report (this will feed the criteria for the new 26/27 fund)

WFWP Thematic Analysis of Element 1 Fund Outcomes and Impact Report

WFWP Family Links 1.0 – Evaluation and Impact Report

WFWP Whole System Approach Whole Family Support Workshops Thematic Analysis Report

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Whole Family Wellbeing - Highland Community Planning Partnership

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Whole Family Wellbeing Programme The Whole Family Wellbeing Programme reports to the Integrated Children’s Service Planning Board and upwards to the Highlan…

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Get ready to be inspired, empowered and equipped with the knowledge to be the best parent you can be with Parentkind. We support everyone in a parenting role, tackling a wide range of topics, our webinars are designed to share insight on how you can support your child with a wide range of learning and life experiences, strengthen your understanding of education and school life and foster solid parent-child relationships along the way.

During these interactive webinars, you’ll be able to engage with our experts, ask questions and connect with others on a similar journey — we believe in the power of community and the strength of sharing experiences and learning together.

Browse our webinars HERE

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Highland Power of Attorney Month is a public awareness campaign running throughout June 2026 to encourage every adult across the Highland region to consider putting a Power of Attorney (PoA) in place.

Information about Power of Attorney in Scotland, including how to set one up, is available from the Office of the Public Guardian Scotland at www.publicguardian-scotland.gov.uk and from Citizens Advice Scotland at www.citizensadvice.org.uk/scotland.

Follow the campaign throughout June at #HighlandPOA26 and visit www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/poa for resources and guidance.

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The Highland Council, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, IV3 5NX, +44(0)1349 886606, service.pointhighland.gov.uk

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Highland Council and NHS Highland Launch Highland Power of Attorney Month – Highland Council

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Highland Council and NHS Highland Launch Highland Power of Attorney Month

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Wednesday 2nd September from 10am-4pm at Tykes, Golspie

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Discussing Drugs & Alcohol with young people training

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Discussing Drugs & Alcohol with young people training

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Discussing Drugs and Alcohol with Young People (DDAYP) is an approach based on the principles of Motivational Interviewing and Brief Interventions, providing structure to opportunistic, non-confrontational conversations to support young people to make healthy lifestyle choices around drugs and alcohol.

To book onto this course please register for a free Turas course using this link: Turas | Sign up

Then book your space using this link: Drugs and alcohol : discussing drugs and alcohol with young people | Turas | Learn

Places are limited to 14.

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Highland Children and Young People Wellbeing Funding Opportunities

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Highland Children and Young People Wellbeing Funding Opportunities

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A guide highlighting current funding opportunities for children, young people and families in Highland.

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The School Nursing Service in Highland provides professional care, support, and advice to promote health and wellbeing to school children aged 5 to 18 years old or until 25 if a young person is care-experienced. School Nursing has a continuing focus on prevention, early intervention and support to all families. They can support anxiety, alcohol and drug misuse, mental health, sexual health, sleep, night-time wetting, bladder & bowels, transition from primary to secondary, to list a few. They cover all Primary & Secondary schools and can offer support to home-educated children & young people.

Further information is available via the School Nursing Highland website.

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The Highland Council, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, IV3 5NX, +44(0)1349 886606, service.pointhighland.gov.uk

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Holds all Health Visiting, Family Nurse Partnership and School Nursing information.

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Supporting the wellbeing of our Children & Young People

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This website has been developed to support children and young people, families and the professionals working with them to access the right information at the right time to support wellbeing for all.

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We are collectively working towards developing our Whole School Approach to MHWB. We want the voice of children and young people to really be at the heart of the decisions we make about wellbeing in our Schools and Early Years Settings.

We have been working with Children and Young People across Highland to develop a wellbeing self-evaluation tool for schools. If you are a practitioner in a school and you would like to engage with this area of work find out more .

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We are collectively working towards developing our Whole School Approach to MHWB. We want the voice of children and young people to really be at the heart of the decisions we make about wellbeing in our Schools and Early Years Settings.

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This website highlights some of the best websites, information, training and sources of help around the subject of mental health & Wellbeing.

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This website is a list of services, information and training around the subject of mental health and wellbeing.
It can be confusing to know where to start with online information, so it aims to help by highlighting some of the best websites and sources of help.
It also provides information about training and resources for community/service volunteers or paid staff, in a 'helping' or supporting role.

Crisis Help and Support

If you or someone else is feeling extremely distressed you should call 999 or go straight to A+E.
If the crisis is not life threatening call the GP or NHS 24 on 111.

Samaritans

Please contact the Samaritans on 116 123.
Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Breathing Space

Please contact Breathing Space on 0800 83 85 87.
Weekdays, Monday to Thursday 6 pm to 2 am.
Weekend, Friday 6 pm to Monday 6 am.
The NHS 24 Mental Health Hub is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on 111.

Mikeysline

Highland wide service. Text based support.
Sunday to Thursday 6pm - 10pm, Friday and Saturday 7pm-7am
Text: 07786 207 755. WhatsApp: 01463 729 000
Also available on Webchat - Messenger - Twitter
For more information go to website: Mikeysline- What we do - Multi media Support

James Support Group

Highland Wide Service. 24hr helpline every day.

For people bereaved by suicide or anyone having suicidal thoughts

Phone or text: 07563 572 471

For more information go to website: James Support Group - Get Support

Prevent Suicide Highland APP

This easy to use app helps you safety plan should you ever find your self in distress, feeling hopeless or suicidal in the future.
Available on Google Play for Android devices and the Apple App Store for iPhone and iPad.

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Are you delivering training that people should hear about? Even if it's noted here, give us dates for the events page.

Please help us to keep this website up to date and relevant, for the benefit of Highlands mental wellbeing.
Follow the link to a contact form or email nhsh.mentalhealthtraining@nhs.scot
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The Highland Mental Wellbeing website is managed by the NHSH Health Improvement Team on behalf of the Highland Community Planning Partnership,

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Highland Mental Wellbeing - A collection of resources to support mental wellbeing

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This website is a list of services, information and training around the subject of mental health and wellbeing.It can be confusing to know where to start with online information, so it aims to help by highlighting some of the best websites and sources of help.

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This report provides an overview of the Whole Family Wellbeing Programme (WFWP) in Highland and outlines the funding framework for the distribution of the WFWP Fund, together with a thematic overview of the funds released to date.

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Child Protection is Everyone's Responsibility

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Child Protection Training is available free of charge to anyone who has contact with children in Highland. This includes those working with families and in adult services. To find out what is on offer and where visit our training page for course descriptions and to book a place.

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The Library of Voices was developed by the Children's Rights & Participation Group to incorporate UNCRC across our organisations in Highland. It provides a library of activities that demonstrate how children's participation in decisions that affect them is meaningful. If you'd like to add your voice use this MS Form to let us know about the work that you are doing.

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Children’s Rights and Participation Highland - Library of Voices

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Welcome to our Library of Voices, we hope that this page will grow as the number of voices that we are hearing grows.

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Disability Equality Scotland as part of Transport Scotland are developing a successor to the Accessible Travel Framework and they would like to hear from people with lived experience, particularly those in island, rural and remote communities, so you can shape future transport policy and priorities.

The online events are taking place as follows:

30/07/2026 – Transport Network in Rural Areas

02/09/2026 – Community Transport in Rural and Remote Areas

07/09/2026 – Transport Network in Island Communities

If you would like to take part - just register using the relevant link.

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Disability Equality Scotland, on behalf of the Scottish Government, is administering the distribution of Face Covering Exemption Cards.

The Scottish Government mandate the wearing of face coverings on transport, most indoor public places and communal areas in workplaces. Face coverings play a role in preventing the transmission of COVID-19.

There are situations where some people are unable to, or it would be inappropriate for them, to wear a face covering.

You do not need to provide written proof that you are exempt, but if it would make you feel more safe and confident in public and when accessing and using public spaces and services, you can request a face covering exemption card.

You can request a card by completing the online form on the Exemption Card Scotland website: www.exempt.scot

You can also request a face covering exemption card via a free helpline on 0800 121 6240 (Open 10am to 3pm, Monday to Friday).

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Welcome to Disability Equality Scotland - Disability Equality Scotland

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Disability Equality Scotland, on behalf of the Scottish Government, is administering the distribution of Face Covering Exemption Cards. The Scottish Government mandate the wearing of face coverings on transport, most indoor public places and communal areas in workplaces. Face coverings play a role in preventing the transmission of COVID-19.

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Worrying about money? Money Counts training

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Worrying about money? Money Counts training

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Do you want to build confidence when having discussions with people that may benefit from income maximisation help? Then take a look at the 'support conversations' and the 'Poverty informed practice' modules which will support you to have conversations about money worries and signposting on for further support.

You will need to register for a free Turas account.

Turas | Sign up

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The cost of living continues to place significant pressure on household finances, which affects the affordability of essential goods and services.

The Highland Council is strengthening its support for residents by promoting the use of a new Better Off Calculator on its website at Better Off Calculator and Apply Once - Find out what benefits you may be entitled to - Highland Council.

You can use our ‘Better Off Calculator’ and ‘Apply Once’ form to check what benefits you can claim, how changes in your life may affect them, and to apply.

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Cash for Kids North Scotland is grant giving charity supporting young people across the Highlands and Moray from birth to 18 years facing poverty or living with an additional need/Illness. We have a range of grants available for induvials and groups/organisations. Please head to Apply for a Cash for Kids Grant | Info - MFR for more info or email northscotland@cashforkids.org.uk if you have any questions.

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Scottish Union Learning Highlands and Islands 2026 Week of Learning

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Scottish Union Learning Highlands and Islands 2026 Week of Learning

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Scottish Union learning’s Highlands and Islands 2026 Week of Learning will take place from 15 to 19 June at various locations, online and in person.

The programme is a snapshot of the broad range of learning available through Scottish Union learning. Examples of learning opportunities are: 'Are the kids OK? What can we do if they aren't?', 'Improve your writing at work using AI', 'Find your vocie through zine making'.

Everyone is welcome to take part.

View and book individual events here: www.scottishunionlearning.com/events

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Forthcoming events | Scottish Union Learning’s Highlands and Islands 2026 Week of Learning

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We provide digital 1:1 support for Highland young people through an anonymous Live Chat, email, or Discord. We also have a Discord group for Highland young people. Young people can refer themselves on our website.

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ILF Funding for disabled people in Scotland

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ILF Funding for disabled people in Scotland

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The Independent Living Fund is designed to support individuals who have complex disabilities to live independently.

Find out how to apply HERE

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ILF Scotland provides funding support for disabled people in Scotland and Northern Ireland to help them live a more independent lifestyle

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The Get Active Highland Fund will help enable the development and delivery of sport and physical activity initiatives by providing financial assistance of up to £5,000 to clubs and community groups. Whether enhancing existing sports projects or launching innovative new initiatives, the aim is to make physical activity accessible, inclusive, and meaningful for all. For further information click on the image or use the links below.

Who can apply link

Application process link

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Pride in Place is funding coming to the North of Sutherland (map). Up to £20 million is to be spent gradually over the next decade investing in the priorities of local people. Currently in the early stages - they are looking to set-up a Board to create a Pride in Place Plan - see the link above for further information.

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Supporting your adolescent Child to have better sleep - recording of online webinar from NHS Highland

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Supporting your adolescent Child to have better sleep - recording of online webinar from NHS Highland

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Adolescent Sleep Session for parents and carers (Planet Youth in Highland and Sleep Action Scotland)

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If you are a parent or carer of a young person living in Highland then this section is for you. It contains up to date information and advice targeted specifically at parents and carers on the following themes:

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Alcohol,. tobacco and other drugs: A parent's Guide

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Alcohol,. tobacco and other drugs: A parent's Guide

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Parent & Carer - information and advice to support children and young people's health and wellbeing

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Parent & Carer - information and advice to support children and young people's health and wellbeing

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Early Years Music - learning opportunities

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Early Years Music - learning opportunities

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Early Years Music Scotland is delivering a year-long programme of free, high-quality, creative and inspiring continuous professional learning and development for musicians working with children in the early years across Scotland, supported by Creative Scotland's Youth Music Initiative and free to residents of Scotland.

Book from a series of free events via: EVENTBRITE

Website:  https://earlyyearsmusicscotland.com/

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The Community-Led Local Development (CLLD) Fund small grants pot opened on 28 April 2026. This is a single-stage application process operating on a rolling basis. First approvals are expected by mid-May, and then on an ongoing basis until the fund is fully allocated. Click the link in the image for full information.

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The Highland Council, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, IV3 5NX, +44(0)1349 886606, service.pointhighland.gov.uk

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Community-Led Local Development Fund – Highland Council

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Definition of the CLLD fund and information on how to apply.

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Highland Anywhere - Alcohol & drug support

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Highland Anywhere - Alcohol & drug support

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Our WithYou anywhere service offers free & confidential services, without judgement, to people facing challenges with drugs & alcohol. If you have questions, need advice, or just want to talk, visit our website for furtehr information.

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We provide drug and alcohol, and mental health services in the Highland’s.

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Togetherness offers a range of free accessible learning pathways to help everyone understand more about brain development, emotional wellbeing and parenting for healthier relationships and happier lives.

We support professional practice by delivering training and resources for practitioners and teams who work with children and families.

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Home > Learn > Pathway library Emotional health learning Togetherness pathways for parents, young people and teens, carers and grandparents Find your journey for stronger relationships and enhanced emotional wellbeing and follow evidence-based educational content developed by clinical psychologists, health practitioners, and psychotherapists. Tried and tested by parents and young people. How to access Our […]

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OPFS helpline is open Mon-Fri 9:30 - 4pm - 0808 801 0323. Webchat and online advice are also available.

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One Parent Families Scotland - Information for Practitioners

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One Parent Families Scotland - Information for Practitioners

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See the links above to access advice & information for practitioners supporting lone parents.

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One Parent Families Scotland - Debt Leaflet 

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One Parent Families Scotland - Debt Leaflet 

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Cash for Kids North Scotland is grant giving charity supporting young people across the Highlands and Moray from birth to 18 years facing poverty or living with an additional need/illness. We have a range of grants available for individuals and groups/organisations. Please head to Apply for a Cash for Kids Grant | Info - MFR for more info or email Lauren.macinnes@bauermedia.co.uk if you have any questions.

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Cash for Kids is a grant-giving charity helping the children that need it most…

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Your Opportunity is a dedicated grant programme which aims to enhance the life of disabled or seriously ill young adults, aged 18 to 24 years old, living at home. Young people cannot apply on their own but applications should come from parents or carers. Grants can cover things like digital equipment, clubs & activities, musical instruments, sports equipment, transport, day trips, learning support, driving ambitions, white goods and furniture.

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This programme is temporarily closed for applications

Due to the high number of families coming to us for support over the last few months, we now have no further funding available, and are temporarily unable to accept any more applications. We hope to provide a reopening date soon.

About Your Opportunity

Your Opportunity is a dedicated grant programme which aims to enhance the life of disabled, or seriously ill, young adults, aged 18 to 24 years old, living at home. Young people cannot apply on their own but applications should come from parents or carers.

Funding for Your Opportunity is limited and applications are accepted from families on a first-come, first-served basis, until funding is fully allocated.

Who can apply?

You can apply for your young adult if you can say yes to all the following:

you are the main parent, or carer, of a disabled or seriously ill young adult aged 18 to 24, who lives at home with you

you have not received a Your Opportunity grant, on behalf of this young adult, in the past 12 months

you have lived in the UK for the last six months

you are a family on a low income from work, or benefits such as Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit etc.

Our eligibility criteria

The young adult you're applying for needs to have a high level of support needs, in three or more of the following areas, to meet our eligibility criteria:

personal care, supervision and vigilance - needs support with feeding, washing, toileting, or needs to be supervised at all times

access to social activities - needs extra support to access social or leisure activities, including difficulty travelling, or where they are currently socially isolated

education/vocational training - has additional educational support needs, or needs extra help to attend vocational training

communication - needs support to listen, speak or understand

therapy and medical treatment - needs treatment or therapy. We'll need to know what treatment is given, who does this, how often and when; or where your young adult is unable to manage their treatment or medication needs themselves

specialist resources used - needs resources such as a wheelchair, oxygen, screen magnifier or electronic communication aid

the physical environment - needs support with getting around, travelling independently, and keeping safe.

What can you apply for?

You may find the following ideas and examples helpful when thinking about what would benefit your young adult:

digital equipment - including laptops, tablets or software to help with learning, coursework or gaming

clubs and activities - membership fees, sports training, support with season tickets or materials for a hobby

musical instruments - contributions towards an instrument of your choice

sports equipment - kit or uniforms, specialist equipment, such as a specialist sport or lightweight wheelchair, or wheelchair maintenance

transport - railcards, train tickets or bus passes

day trips - tickets for the cinema, theatre, concerts or meals out

support for learning - books, stationery or uniform, to support further education, training or vocational courses, including conferences or study weekends

driving ambitions - contributions for a provisional licence, including licence costs, learning materials, theory tests or initial lessons

bedroom furniture - assistance with beds and bedding, or televisions

white goods - kitchen items such as fridge freezers, cookers or washing machines, to help with independence.

Your Opportunity cannot consider:

requests for a family break or a holiday (but day trips can be considered)

requests for standard or electric wheelchairs (as these should be provided by statutory services)

any equipment that should be provided under statutory provision through local, education or health authorities.

Your Opportunity funders

'Your Opportunity' is funded by Family Fund along with The Edward Gostling Foundation, Pears Foundation and NPC Open Philanthropy.

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Your Opportunity (18 to 24 year olds) - Family Fund

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Your Opportunity supports disabled young people, aged 18-24 years old, who are living at home with grants for activities and more.

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Help for Heroes supports members of the Armed Forces Community to build on their ambitions by bringing people together through cafés, meet ups, and shared activities. By connecting people through shared interests, it helps build relationships, confidence, and a stronger sense of belonging.

Help for Heroes is here to support those who have served, and their families, to thrive after service. Local veteran cafés and meet ups are being established that are aimed at supporting the whole family.

For further information visit our website or email: <jane.anderson@helpforheroes.org.uk>

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PeerChat offers bookable 45-minute webchat sessions with trained young peer supporters, providing a safe, confidential space for young people to talk through challenges they may be facing, from mental health and relationships to stress, identity and day-to-day worries. The service has been developed and co-designed with young people, in response to growing demand for more human, relatable support, particularly for those who may feel uncomfortable accessing traditional helplines or clinical services. Find out more HERE

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PeerChat is a free, one-to-one webchat with a trained young person who listens without judgement. If you’re aged 16–25 and living in the UK, you can book a 45-minute chat …

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The Parent Club ‘Teen Mental Health’ activity has launched. Aimed at parents and carers of children in S2-S4 across Scotland, the campaign seeks to help parents navigate the changing and sometimes challenging relationships with their teenage children.

Find out more about this support and accompanying resources HERE

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Parent Club Teen Mental Health Campaign Launch | Scottish Government Marketing News

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The Parent Club ‘Teen Mental Health’ activity has launched. Aimed at parents and carers of children in S2-S4 across Scotland, the campaign seeks to help parents navigate the changing and sometimes challenging relationships with their teenage children.

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Are you interested in finding out more about social prescribing?

The Highland Social Prescribing Group have been developing a social prescribing framework for Highland and would like to invite any interested individuals or organisations to register for one of four events being held across Highland in May and June. Please see attached flyer for locations, dates, and times.

Registration for each event can be done using the individual Eventbrite link below:

Wick 13th May - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985062319835?aff=oddtdtcreator

Skye 1st June – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985069999806?aff=oddtdtcreator

Inverness 8th June –https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985071522360?aff=oddtdtcreator

Fort William 18th June - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985072358862?aff=oddtdtcreator

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In this recorded webinar, the Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) team share an inspiring look at how they are developing their new strategic plan in a truly meaningful way through storytelling and visual art, led by the voices that matter most. Children, young people, families, staff and volunteers from across Scotland have all played a central role in shaping the plan.

You’ll hear how CHAS engaged children of all ages, amplified lived experience, and ensured those voices were genuinely reflected in their future direction.

If you’re interested in co‑production, creative engagement, or placing children and families at the heart of strategy this webinar is well worth watching.

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Collaborative Partnership Fund - Element 2

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Collaborative Partnership Fund - Element 2

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A £100k Collaborative Partnership Fund is available in each of the nine Community Partnership Areas. Each area can apply for up to two grants of £50,000. The funding will support families based on local data and the priorities agreed by the Local Partnership Network Groups (LPNGs).

Further information about the funding strategy is available HERE

If you support local families and would like to be involved email: ann.gillies3@highland.gov.uk

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During the recent LPNG workshop, we carried out three activities designed to help identify key priorities for children, young people, and families in Mid-Ross. The image above is a summary of the outcomes from those discussions.

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Work. Life. Highland has a range of options to help parents - Work.Life.Highland

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Watch our short video to discover more about the range of options available to help parents in Highland. Please get in touch if you would like to find out more. Back to Homepage

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Sutherland Community Partnership undertook a mapping of public transport in the region. Here is a collation of information to support travellers in Sutherland.

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Current Transport Services across Sutherland

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This is intended to provide support to those travelling across Sutherland.

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Small Group Sessions for Parents & Carers

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Small Group Sessions for Parents & Carers

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The NHS Highland Health Improvement team/ Planet Youth are running Small Group Learning sessions for Parents and Carers.

If you would like to sign up for a session or find out more email victoria.clark5@nhs.scot or register using the link above.

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We have launched our ambitious 25-year vision for the future of the North West Highlands.

The vision aims to:

Make the North West Highlands an attractive place to live and work

Build towards a diverse and sustainable local economy

Empower communities to shape their own future

In an extensive consultation with local people across the region, the Northwest2045 project has agreed six shared goals to turn that vision into a reality:

1. Affordable housing for young people and families

2. High speed broadband access for all

3. Rural hubs to support businesses, homeworking and delivery of services

4. A healthy food scheme based on local produce

5. A new Regional Land Use Partnership to support green economic recovery

6. New forms of local democracy to give communities a greater role in decision-making.

Since March 2020, a diverse team of volunteers, paid professionals and young local interviewers have been working with communities from Coigach up to Durness and round the North coast to Bettyhill to help develop this shared vision for the area. The consultation carried out online and in person, where restrictions allowed, attracted the attention of one in ten North West residents. It included an open survey which attracted 250 responses; a young person's survey attracted 90 responses; in depth interviews with 65 people and four online community workshops for residents in Coigach, Assynt, Kinlochbervie and Tongue.

We plan to build strong foundations over the next 5 years, with support from key partners, from which we can evolve strategies and plans to meet our long-term aims to 2045.

Over the next weeks, months and years we want to continue to engage with communities to give everyone who lives in the North West Highlands the opportunity to make sure their voices heard and help shape the future of our area together. Please download the vision document below and let us know what you think!

A longer version will soon be available on this page for those who want to dig into the consultation results a bit further.

Click the pdf icon above to download the NorthWest2045 Vision

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We have launched our ambitious 25-year vision for the future of the North West Highlands.

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Men’s Sheds are kitted out community spaces where men can enjoy practical hobbies.

They’re about making friends, learning and sharing skills. Many guys come just for the tea and banter – everyone’s welcome.

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Find a local shed -> HERE

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The Highland Directory of Support Services is an online resource for everyone in the Highlands to find and share information about services and organisations that may help with the health and wellbeing of individuals and families.

It includes groups, activities, and organisations on a wide range of topics including, bereavement, isolation and food support and many others.

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If you would like to find out more about different services in your community there are a number of places to explore. Click HERE to find out about your options.

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Mikeysline have recommended this short animation about understanding the impact of trauma. Although aimed at practitioners it is a useful resource to share with kids & parents/carers.

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Sowing Seeds: Trauma Informed Practice for Anyone Working with Children and Young People

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Learning & Development for Health Improvement

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Learning & Development for Health Improvement

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Public Health Scotland NHS Highland create an annual training prospectus listing their free learning/e-learning opportunities. The learning programmes are aimed at all staff & partners. Click the link to access it -> NHSH Prospectus

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The Neurodevelopmental Profile Wheel helps build a picture of your child’s strengths and challenges. The Wheel can be used by anyone looking to better help and understand a child. This includes those on the NDAS waiting list. This film introduces the Wheel. Using the resources you will have a picture of what is happening with your child, why it may be happening, and what support can be put into place.

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Neurodevelopmental Profile Wheel Tool (2024-25)

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This series of presentations covers how to most effectively use the Neurodevelopmental Profile Wheel Tool and the areas of development that are captured with…

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The Highland Information Trail guides professionals to resources available to support and improve maternal and child health across Highland. It covers information from both a national and local perspective from pre pregnancy through to the age of five. A number of useful websites are also listed to further support families.

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Children & Young People Community Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund 2025

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Children & Young People Community Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund 2025

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The Children and Young People's Community Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund supports the development of community-based mental health and wellbeing services for children, young people, and their families across Scotland. It aims to ensure that everyone can access the right help, at the right time, in their local area - from people with the skills and understanding to support them. The focus is on prevention and early intervention, delivered through accessible, inclusive, and locally tailored services. Further information can be found in the Supports & Services Framework Document.

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The Element 1 Small Grant Fund is part of the Scottish Government’s Whole Family Wellbeing Programme Funding, aimed at transforming how family support is delivered across Highland. This fund is aimed at grassroots third sector organisations to deliver local, community-based activities that improves family wellbeing whilst targeting poverty related inequalities.

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The Sutherland Community Partnership (SCP) is one of nine Community Partnerships across Highland dedicated to tackling inequalities. Bringing together public sector partners, third sector organisations, and local agencies, SCP serves as a collaborative forum to identify shared local priorities and coordinated actions. Through shared resources, joint initiatives, and collaborative working, the SCP aims to improve service delivery and address community needs. This collective effort reflects a commitment to community engagement and making meaningful, positive changes that benefit everyone in the Sutherland area. The WFWP sits within the 'People' element of the SCP Plan.

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The WFWP Self-Assessment Toolkit is a practical resource designed to help teams reflect on how well they are supporting whole family wellbeing. Whether you're just starting out or already embedding whole family approaches, the toolkit helps you to identify strengths, spot opportunities, foster collaboration, track progress over time and support planning. The focus of the toolkit is not to score or judge, but to reflect, learn and grow.

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Babies Outdoors launched their free toolkit in March 2026 via an online webinar which is now available to view on YouTube. Partnering with the Open University the toolkit will support you to explore the benefits to babies and more. Click HERE for more information

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We have developed a babyNENE toolkit which is based on our simple framework that focuses on four qualities – attentive, nurturing, responsive and questioning. We are calling it a pilot toolki…

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The Parent Hub in NHS Highland is a resource designed to support parents and carers in improving the health and well-being of children and young people.

It aims to enhance communication between NHS teams and parents, focusing on reducing risk-taking behaviors and increasing protective factors within communities.

The hub includes interactive tools, a forum for discussions, and an idea-sharing page, allowing parents to contribute their needs and suggestions. It also features an interactive map of local services, making it a valuable resource for community engagement.

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👋🏼 Welcome to The Parent Hub We are delighted you are here and would love you to take a look about and to share your thoughts and ideas using the various interactive tools below. This really is your page and we would like you to help us design it so that it provides the

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High Life Highland is proud to be part of Summer of Sport, a national campaign backed by the Scottish Government and sportscotland, bringing more opportunities for children and young people to get active this summer. Click on the image to find out what is happening in your area.