Events & Training
A Conversation with Prof. Peter Whitehouse
Wednesday 5th Jun 2019 at Glasgow City Centre (venue TBC)
A Conversation with Prof. Peter Whitehouse
Thursday 6th Jun 2019 at North Inch Community Campus, Gowans Terrace, Perth, PH1 5BF
Intergenerational Training For Trainers and Practitioners (Fife) - Postponed till September 2019
Wednesday 5th Jun 2019 at Inverkeithing High School, Hillend Rd, Inverkeithing KY11 1PL (£75 Full / £50 Concession))
Intergenerational Training for Trainers and Practitioners (Dumfries & Galloway) - Updated Edition 2
Tuesday 24th Sep 2019 at The Crichton Trust, Grierson House, The Crichton, Bankend Road, Dumfries, DG1 4ZE
International Certificate in Intergenerational Learning (Online Course)
Tuesday 22nd Oct 2019
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Latest News
Linking Generations Northern Ireland
Read the latest intergenerational news from their latest newsletter.
Care About Physical Activity Update - April 2019
Learn all about a fantastic intergenerational friendship and more news from CAPA.
'Children's Games, Past & Present'
Befriend Motherwell recently ran an intergenerational project, 'Children's Games, Past & Present', with Muir Street Primary School and Glenview Court Retirement Housing. We found out what the project involved and how it all came together.
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Popular Resources
A Fairer Scotland for Older People: framework for action
As part of the research, we have undertaken interviews throughout Scotland with older people who have been part of intergenerational projects in 2018/19.
Care Inspectorate - Intergenerational Publication
Intergenerational practice is not a new concept.
Co-housing: Future Homes for Older Scots
An assessment of what needs to be done to advance co-housing as a realistic housing option for more older people in Scotland, and why we should do it.
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Case Studies
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Anam Cara
Anam Cara's intergenerational project aims to tackle stereotypes around dementia and to connect older people and young children for the benefit of both age groups.
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Befriending Caithness intergenerational link
Approached by the local hospital and care home, Befriending Caithness was asked if they could fill the gap that currently exists within the community. More and more older people are being kept in hospital or a care home, and whilst in residence their relatives find it difficult to visit due to lack of transport, mobility or their own ill health. The longer the elderly person stays in the hospital the more isolated and lonely they become.
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Making Bridges with Music
Torbay childminders have brought younger and older people together through a project called Making Bridges with Music, tackling social isolation along the way. Music workshops are facilitated by artists to build neighbourhood connections and new friendships.
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