Mental Health & Making Friends
Meeting new people and making friends can be difficult at the best of times, but it’s important to consider the mental health of others and yourself when talking to new people.
Health & Wellbeing Apps
Managing your wellbeing is an on-going task. These wellbeing apps help with maintaining positive mental health and cover lots of issues from stress and anxiety to healthy eating habits. The apps are mostly free and convenient so that they can be used in a personal space at home or on the go.
NHS: Coronavirus Advice
For the latest updates regarding coronavirus, as well as which symptoms to be aware of, check the NHS website.
Scottish BAME Organisations
If you are experiencing barriers to receiving extra support or advice, then there are many BAME organisations across Scotland who will be able to support you.
BME Youth
BME Youth is an organisation for children and young people from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic (BME) communities who live in the United Kingdom (the UK, covering all regions, the counties and cities and towns. Here, you will find information about who we are, what we do, what we can offer you and how you […]
AccessUK
AccessUK provides comprehensive and bespoke careers services for marginalised and disadvantaged service users particularly those from the Black and Minority Ethnic community (BAME). They work closely with stakeholders and refer our beneficiaries for additional specialist support and opportunities. AccessUK also offers solutions for gang members and youth offenders. They have embedded innovative interventions in our […]
BEMIS
BEMIS is the national Ethnic Minorities led umbrella body supporting the development of the Ethnic Minorities Voluntary Sector in Scotland and the communities that this sector represents.
The Rights of Those with Additional Support Needs
By law, education authorities must identify, provide and review the additional support needs of their pupils which can arise in the short or long term as a result of the learning environment, family circumstances, health, wellbeing needs or a disability.
The Scottish Children’s Services Coalition (SCSC)
The Scottish Children’s Services Coalition (SCSC) is committed to improving the lives of vulnerable children and young people. Their vision is for Scotland to be the best place in the world for them to grow up in.
Enquire
Enquire is the Scottish advice service for additional support for learning. Their mission is to: raise awareness of children’s rights to extra support in school; help families and schools work together to ensure children get the support they need and provide advice to children and young people who might be struggling in school.