January 2023

12 January 2023 - Alzheimer Scotland's 'Winter Essentials Fund'

There are still grants available from Alzheimer Scotland's 'Winter Essentials Fund'.

The fund aims to provide families £50 grants as an additional helping hand of support for the winter months.

Full details on the eligible criteria and how to apply can be found here: https://www.alzscot.org/news/launch-of-time-for-you-winter-essentials-fund

12 January 2023 - Save the date: make time for a cuppa and a chat with colleagues with 'Time to Talk' 

We are pleased to be supporting the national 'Time to Talk' day again this year to help get more of us talking openly about our mental health.

'Time to Talk' is on Thursday 2 February and is all about us taking the time to connect with someone and start a conversation about our mental wellbeing. This year the theme is around the importance of making space in our day for a conversation about mental health.

Cuppa and a chat

Talking and listening are very much at the heart of the day. Taking time out in a relaxed environment, to catch up with a colleague, can help to support and empower each other to talk freely about how we feel or what is on our minds. So during this week, from Thursday 2 February - Wednesday 8 February you are encouraged to set aside some time for a 'cuppa and a chat' with a colleague - either virtually or physically.

Join us

On the day you can also join us for a bite sized 30 minute webinar, in partnership with the Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH), on 'Having the Mental Health Conversation'. The webinar explores the topic of mental health and wellbeing and offers top tips on how to start a supportive and compassionate mental health conversation. Join us on Teams from 10am to 10.30am. Sign up here

Staff support - how to start a conversation

It is important that we continue to actively connect and engage with each other - taking time out from our hybrid working lives where we can, to grab a cuppa and a chat with a colleague.

It really doesn't take much to show someone you are willing to listen. Why not catch up over a coffee or even over a phone call? For example, you could talk about how money worries and the cost of living can impact mental health or even chat about a person you admire who has been a strong voice for speaking openly about mental health. There are many resources available to help you start a conversation with a colleague - including interactive activities. Below are just a few to help you get started and take 'time to talk'. 

•  True or False [2Mb]
•  Interactive Bingo [1Mb]
•  Poster 3 - Colleagues tagline [2Mb]
•  Poster 1 - Colleagues tagline [856kb]
•  Conversation starters [2Mb]
•  See Me Managers Guide [208kb]

For more information and how to get involved visit

• For further information on 'Time to Talk' visit See Me | Time to Talk (seemescotland.org) and Time To Talk Day - Time To Talk Day
• Visit our health and wellbeing staff support at Workforce wellbeing support - Glasgow City Council
• Employee Assistance Service - Workplace Options, free professional confidential support available for staff 24/7 to discuss any issue you are experiencing 0800 247 1100 (LGBT helpline 0800 138 8725, BME helpline 0800 288 4950 and Bullying and Harassment helpline 0800 042 0135)
• NHS 24, for urgent health advice out of hours when your GP Practice is closed, phone 111 (24/7)
• Breathing Space, free confidential phone line for anyone in Scotland feeling low, anxious or depressed, freephone 0800 83 85 87 (open 24 hrs at weekend, 6pm-2am weekdays) website: www.breathingspace.scot

12 January 2023 - Positive start to the New Year

Why not start the New Year off with making a positive start?

Giving after a busy festive break can seem overwhelming but with Payroll Giving it doesn't have to be, even a small donation can mean a lot. Did you know over 1 million UK employees donate through payroll giving and our partners alone raised £1.7 million for good causes last year?

 Plus, if you have a charity, you care about and want to support them,  Payroll Giving is the way to do so *tax-free*! That's right for every £1 you choose to donate it will only cost you 80p.

 Join us in Giving More Together this New Year with Payroll Giving - click on the link below to find out more.