Annual Report 2019-20
Looking back at my report at the last AGM, it is hard to believe it is only just over a year since then. So much has happened within the organisation, within the world, that it seems a lifetime away.
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Update on Service Activities
Since the restrictions on face to face contact were first put in place in March, we have been working hard to respond to the needs of our clients and provided support during this challenging time. Initially all support was provided over the...
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COVID-19 our response
COVID – 19, our response 20/03/2020 to 31/05/2020 In light of growing risks with the health pandemic, the trustees made the decision to close the doors on our office based service from Friday 20th March, in order to protect our clients, our...
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Client Support – Lockdown
Due to the current public health emergency, our face to face counselling has been suspended. We appreciate that this may cause concern for many and we have put in place measures to provide ongoing support to as many as we can. This is either by...
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Tips for isolation
The following is a collection of tips to help look after your emotional wellbeing during isolation 1. Stick to a routine. Go to sleep and wake up at a reasonable time, have a schedule that is varied with different tasks for you to do. 2. Get...
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Face to Face Contact Suspended
Due to the current public health emergency, we have taken the difficult decision to suspend face to face contact. We appreciate that this may cause concern but with the high numbers of people we have using our service, it is essential that we...
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We Have Moved
We have moved to:- Ground Floor West, Migvie House, 23 North Silver Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1RJ All appointments, from and including Monday 17th February 2020, will be at our new address, where we will look forward to welcoming you. Please ensure...
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Mental health and debt
The connection between mental health and debt is not a new phenomenon and problems can be due to a wide range of situations including, inability to work difficulties in applying for benefits overspending addiction ignoring bills It is estimated...
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Bank of Scotland Foundation – new grant programme
Cairns Counselling has been supported by the Bank of Scotland Foundation through the receipt of a grant to support our core running costs. This fundamental support acknowledges our well established service, which has delivered a tried and...
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