IDEAS Team

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! 🤩

18/02/2026

Wellbeing Wednesday

We create our reality with the words we use and what we say to ourselves and others. Changing our choice of words slightly can therefore bring a change in perspective and open up more possibilities.

Today notice what you are saying to yourself and consider if there is any scope to rephrase our choice of words.

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

16/02/2026

Environmental Feature: Doors
This environmental example comes from Notwen House care home:
The toilet doors contrast with the wall to make the door more visible and they also have a sign with both words and a picture. This is a great example of helping people to find the toilet through an enabling environment.
Another example of making wayfinding easier is the door to the kitchen. It has glazing with stained glass transfers and the rest of the door is white and so blends in to the white wall. It is an attractive window, and this door doesn’t stand out, so this can make it easier for people to find their way to other rooms like the dining room, lounge or toilet.
Thanks to Notwen House for sharing these examples!

13/02/2026

Happy Appreciative Friday 😍

You are so valued and it's important that you make time to do something that is just for you!

You're worth it! 🥰

11/02/2026

Wellbeing Wednesday

It is very easy in everyday life to constantly be in a state of high threat. At these times, stress chemicals such as cortisol flood our brains, bringing with it feelings of overwhelm and anxiety.

We all however, have the ability to put a brake on our threat systems by tapping into lots of different activities that release positive brain 🧠 chemicals such as dopamine and oxytocin.

Sharing a lovely resource below for ideas 💡 of how to tap into these happy chemicals by doing small things such as spending time with friends, stroking a pet, walking in nature and celebrating small wins.

Never underestimate the impact of these tasks -not only changing our nervous system but making a difference to how we feel.

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

10/02/2026

Health Improvement Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 -reducing stress and distress improvement programme is open for applications. This is the second year of the programme. It is open to hospital and care home services. The programme will run for 12 months.

Apply by 5pm, Friday 20 February 2026. Find out more on link below.





Apply at

Reducing stress and distress improvement programme 2026–2027 Applications open now. Visit Get involved to apply. The programme aims to improve the quality of care experienced by people living with dementia. It aims to prevent and support stress and distress in hospital and care home settings and w...

06/02/2026

Happy Appreciative Friday 😍

Not everything goes to plan, does it? This doesn't mean it's the end!
We have opportunities to reset and start again 🤩

04/02/2026

Wellbeing Wednesday

We’ve made it through January! This month brings “Friendly February” sharing tips from Action for Happiness to increase connections with each other.

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

30/01/2026

Happy Appreciative Friday 😍

We feel very lucky to have contact with so many of you from across many service within Dumfries & Galloway and be able to see the difference you make daily not just to the lives of those you care for but to your colleagues too!

Well done 🤩

23/01/2026

Happy Appreciative Friday 😍
Robert Burns wrote "The best laid plans of mice & men gang aft agley"🐭
He was right but there are lessons to be learned from times when things did not go as planned. Let's not lose sight of all the good that we do and only focus on bad days!
You've got this! 🥰

21/01/2026

Wellbeing Wednesday

January can be a tough month as we return to our routines after all the pressures of Christmas. Our next break can seem a long way off and winter 🥶 still looms large.

Sharing some wellbeing reminders for anyone who might be finding this month or week a tricky one!

National Helpline
0800 111 4191.
www.wellbeing hub.scot