The Scottish Government has announced a new £1 million fund to support projects which look after the wellbeing of staff working in social care.
The Workforce Wellbeing Fund for Adult Social Work and Social Care will be managed by Inspiring Scotland and provide grants of up to £10,000 until December 2022 across local authority, private and voluntary sectors.
Minister for Mental Wellbeing and Social Care Kevin Stewart said “Everyone working across social work and social care has shown an invaluable commitment to delivering a first class service and compassionate care through the most difficult of times. This fund is about giving staff anything which makes them feel better and supports their resilience. Applications can be as creative as possible, as long as they focus on our most valuable asset, our people. Grants could be given for activities or to purchase equipment that will improve the wellbeing of the workforce. Ask your staff what they most want or need, and please take advantage of this fund to help them get it. Workforce wellbeing must remain a priority as we continue to move through this pandemic and recovery. We will overcome the challenges ahead if we look after our people.”
Moray Wellbeing Hub are supporting Health and Social Care staff across Moray with a series of events and courses to boost wellbeing and peer support. These sessions are open to all those employed by either NHS Grampian or Moray Council, and have proven to be a welcome departure from the pressures of dealing with Covid, helping staff to improve and support their mental health and wellbeing.
