IDEAS Team

Specialist NHS multi disciplinary dementia service offering education and consultation to Health & Social Care staff in Dumfries & Galloway

Specialist NHS multi disciplinary dementia service offering education and consultation to Health & Social Care staff in Dumfries & Galloway on reducing stress and distress.

12/09/2025

Happy Appreciative Friday 😍
We've all been there!
Just when you think that you can't take the next step forward, a light appears and you can see that next necessary step in front of you ☀️
Please remember that until it appears, it's okay to stand still and wait!

10/09/2025

Wellbeing Wednesday! 🤩

A reminder today that while we are all doing so much to support others, this should not be at the expense of our own wellbeing!

Slow down to take note of what we need to enable us to be at our best 🥰

Don’t forget there is lots of support available to you:
D&G Staff Psychological Service; 01387 241303; dg.mhstaffsupport@nhs.scot
National Helpline; 0800 111 4191; There are lots of resources at: www.wellbeinghub.scot

05/09/2025

Happy Appreciative Friday 😍
Change is tough for us all but it is important to keep your eyes on the prize!
Brighter days are ahead! ☀

03/09/2025

Wellbeing Wednesday 🤗

‘Self-Care September – self-care isn’t selfish. It’s essential.’

That’s the message from Action for Happiness who have a wellbeing calendar for this month. Each day has a wellbeing tip – why not give it a try? Available here: https://actionforhappiness.org/calendar

Don’t forget there is lots of support available to you:
D&G Staff Psychological Service; 01387 241303; dg.mhstaffsupport@nhs.scot

National Helpline; 0800 111 4191; There are lots of resources at: www.wellbeinghub.scot

29/08/2025

Happy Appreciative Friday 😍
Caring takes it's toll on us all. Just like no two days are alike for those we care for, the same applies to us.
Do the best you and no one can ask for more!

27/08/2025

Wellbeing Wednesday

Life and being human brings good days and not so good days, and a range of different feelings that go with this.

Some days we feel great and on top form. Other days things are much more of a struggle! But both are valid.

Wishing you all a good day today. But if you are feeling more like the character on the right. Consider extending the same compassion to look after yourself, that you would to someone else you care about, having a difficult time.

D&G Staff Psychological Service
01387 241 303
dg.mhstaffsupport@nhs.scot

National Help line
0800 111 4191.
www.wellbeing hub.scot

22/08/2025

Happy Appreciative Friday 😍
Not everything goes to plan, does it?
Let's use today to put one of these things behind us start at the beginning with fresh eyes and a keen mind 🤩
The great thing about life is that we get the chance to delete, retreat, clean sheet, get it beat! 👌

20/08/2025

Wellbeing Wednesday

We’ve talked a lot in these posts of the ripple effect produced by small acts of kindness. We think the image below captures this beautifully.

Think of all the waves 🌊 of kindness you can bring about today!

D&G Staff Psychological Service
01387 241 303
dg.mhstaffsupport@nhs.scot

National Help line
0800 111 4191.
www.wellbeing hub.scot

15/08/2025

Happy Appreciative Friday 😍
It's easy to be drawn into our negative thoughts when times are tough. Chose one of our Optimistic Octopus' tentacles as you focus for the day! 🐙
Which one do you chose? 🥰

14/08/2025

An Inviting Indoor Space 🤗

These two photos of the benches in the corridors at Merse House are great examples of creating areas of interest and sociability in the corridors, as well as a place to rest. One has a nautical theme which was selected due to Kirckudbright’s connection to the sea and includes lovely photo albums to sit and look at. The other area has wallpaper which creates a lovely ‘outside but in’ space to sit, rest and watch the world go by. The benches are traditional and so familiar and inviting for people.

Thank you to all at Merse House for sharing this with us!

14/08/2025

Outdoors and Indoors - An Inviting Outdoor Space 🌺

These pictures are of one of the garden areas at Merse House in Kirkcudbright. The featured garden is in the middle of the building and residents can freely access it. This attractive space features non-slip paving, raised beds, recognisable seating and seasonal planting. Residents regularly garden, including planting annuals and they were involved in the planning of the garden. The garden is a well used and enjoyed space!

Look out for another feature from Merse which we will share this afternoon – an inviting indoor space.

Thank you to all at Merse House for sharing this with us! 🤗

13/08/2025

Wellbeing Wednesday

What would this month look 👀 like if it were full of the things that make you happy?

An important factor in our wellbeing is knowing the things that matter to us, that can bring more pleasure and joy 🤩 to our lives.

If the answers that pop into your head to this question haven’t featured this month for you yet. Try and consider what action you can take to make one of these things happen.

D&G Staff Psychological Service
01387 241 303
dg.mhstaffsupport@nhs.scot

National Help line
0800 111 4191.
www.wellbeing hub.scot

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First Floor, Mountainhall Treatment Centre, Bankend Road
Dumfries
DG14AP

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