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.

10/04/2026

Happy Appreciative Friday 😍
Every single one of us can influence someone else's day for the better.
Look around you and tell a colleague how much you appreciate them today 🥰

03/04/2026

Happy Appreciative Friday 😍

It's important that we take time to take care of ourselves over this holiday weekend!
Make sure you do! 🐣🍫

01/04/2026

Wellbeing Wednesday

If you are like me and are trying to be more active with the lighter nights check out Action for Happiness “Active April” for some tips.

Movement and increased activity has multiple benefits for our wellbeing, releasing feel good chemicals as well as activating our soothe system.

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

27/03/2026

Happy Appreciative Friday 😍
We hope you don't mind us being a little indulgent today but we want to take a minute to wish a fond farewell to some of our colleagues who are retiring from work today 🥰 (not from IDEAS Team!)
Thank you to each of you who have offered words of encouragement and direction when the way ahead has not always been clear to see 🥰

20/03/2026

Happy Appreciative Friday 😍
Taking a step into nature is always helpful to gain a bit of balance and perspective 🌷🦋🦔🌳🌱
Today, let's try to focus on new beginnings around us and put down a bit of the weight of the world 🥰

13/03/2026

Happy Appreciative Friday 😍
Your needs matter so have a drink from the cup you need most today 🥰

11/03/2026

Wellbeing Wednesday

As we inch closer into Spring with the return of light in the early evenings and the start of new growth in the garden. A recognition that the natural world 🌍 looks very different with the changing seasons

A reminder to us all that everything is temporary and nothing lasts forever. Something that can be helpful to hold on to when we are having a difficult time and think that things will never change!

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

06/03/2026

Happy Appreciative Friday 😍
It can be so easy to focus our thoughts on all the negative things that happen but without learning, there is no growth!
Bring on the flowers! 🌷🌹🪻

04/03/2026

Wellbeing Wednesday

Some tips this week to bring more mindfulness into our daily lives. Action from Happiness presents Mindful March.

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

27/02/2026

Happy Appreciative Friday 😍
Nearly reached the end of yet another busy week!

Today we ask you make sure that you take a little time to recharge your energy by slowing down and resting 🥰

25/02/2026

Wellbeing Wednesday

Sharing some affirmations to remember at times when we are having a difficult day or when things are feeling like a struggle.

What are your go to affirmations to help you at these times?

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

20/02/2026

Happy Appreciative Friday 😍

Today we ask you to chose the positive path!

Why not tell someone something positive. You may just make their day! 🤩

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First Floor, Mountainhall Treatment Centre, Bankend Road
Dumfries
DG14AP

Website

http://www.nhsdg.scot.nhs.uk/Departments_and_Services/IDEAS/IDEAS

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