Granite Care Consortium

13/03/2026

😴 World Sleep Day 😴

World Sleep Day is a reminder to prioritise rest and build healthy sleep habits - because taking care of yourself includes giving yourself time to recharge.

💡 Did you know? Your sleeping position can also affect your sleep quality and comfort. For example, sleeping on your side can help reduce snoring and may support better breathing for some people, while back sleeping can help maintain spinal alignment when properly supported.

Small changes to your sleep routine can make a big difference to how rested you feel.

🔎 You can learn more about sleep positions here:

Are you waking up in pain? It could be your sleep position. Learn about the pros and cons of different positions, and find the best sleeping position for you.

11/03/2026

🌟 Young Carers Action Day 2026 🌟

In Aberdeen, hundreds of young people balance their education and social lives with the responsibility of caring for a family member. This year’s theme is "Fair Futures," and we are calling for every young carer in our city to have the same opportunities to thrive as any other young person.

Whether it’s extra support in school, access to mental health resources, or simply the time to have a break and be a kid, fairness shouldn't be a luxury.

📍 Need support in Aberdeen? If you are a young carer or know someone who is, help is available:

Barnardo’s Aberdeen Young Carers: 📞 01224 624090

Quarriers Aberdeen Carers Support Service: 📞 01224 914036

Let’s make sure no young carer in Aberdeen feels they have to face their future alone. 💙

Learn more here: https://carers.org/resources/all-resources/64-aberdeen-city-young-carers

08/03/2026

🌸 International Women’s Day 2026 🌸

At Granite Care Consortium, we are proud to celebrate the strength, compassion and dedication of the incredible women who shape our services and our community every single day.

Their leadership, empathy and resilience make a real difference to the lives of the people we support across Aberdeen. Today, we honour their voices, their achievements and the powerful impact they create together.

Here’s to strong women - may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them.

Happy International Women’s Day from all of us at Granite Care Consortium. 💜

Aberdeen Cyrenians, Paramount Care Aberdeen, MyCare Grampian and Tayside, VSA, Specialist Resource Solutions, Blackwood Homes and Care, Community Integrated Care, Penumbra Mental Health, Ann Inspired Care 💜

05/03/2026

Looking for connection, understanding, and a friendly space on your dementia journey?
Join us at the Friendship Hub at Woodlands Care Home - a welcoming monthly gathering for anyone affected by dementia.

🗓 Wednesday, March 25
⏰ 13:30–15:30
📍 Woodlands Care Home, Hazledene Road, Aberdeen

To book your place or learn more, email Helen Richardson at:
📧 deputy@woodlandsaberdeencare.co.uk

Everyone is welcome!

05/03/2026

The Grampian Wellbeing Festival 2026 will be returning in May!
If you run an organisation/group in Aberdeen and would like to take part in the festival by sharing/offering free event(s), please email - GrampianWellbeingFestival@aberdeencity.gov.uk for all the details on how to sign up.
Submissions close on the 8th March 2026!

NHS Grampian

01/03/2026

🌍 1 March – Zero Discrimination Day

Zero Discrimination Day is a reminder that everyone deserves to live with dignity, respect and equal opportunity.

In our communities, we see every day how inclusion, kindness and understanding can transform lives. Discrimination - in any form - has no place in compassionate care or strong communities.

Let’s continue to challenge stigma, celebrate diversity, and stand up for fairness for all. 💛

🔎 You can learn more about Zero Discrimination Day here:
https://www.unaids.org/en/resources/presscentre/pressreleaseandstatementarchive/2021/march/zdd-exd-message

COVID-19 has magnified the fissures in society. It has seen marginalized communities, who were already on the edge, taking the hardest economic hit, getting stuck at the back of the line for vital services and getting scapegoated for the crisis.

27/02/2026

One Question 💬 | February Edition

Our One Question series is back, continuing to spotlight voices from across our care and support community.

This month, Aberdeen Cyrenians - Care Choices took part, with the amazing Liberty answering:

“What would you like to say to someone who may be struggling to ask for help?”

It’s an important question - and one that so many people can relate to. Liberty shares her honest and thoughtful perspective in this month’s video, and we encourage you to take a moment to watch and reflect.

Sometimes, hearing the right words at the right time can make all the difference 💙

📅 One question, every month
🤝 Community voices
💙 Real impact

Watch the video to hear Liberty’s answer - and we’ll see you next month for another question.

23/02/2026

What’s On at the Aberdeen Vaccination & Wellbeing Hub this Week
📅 23rd -27th February 2026
📍 Unit 19, Bon Accord Centre (next to the lifts)

Drop into the Hub for a cuppa and a conversation ☕💬
All organisations are based in our Community Café Area and are here to support your health and wellbeing. Just walk in – we’re here to help you stay well and connected! 💬💚

CHSS Health Defence Team – Health Checks by appointment only
💙 If you’d like to book a free health check with the Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland Health Defence Team, email: grampianhub@chss.org.uk

NHS GrampianMISS Home Energy Scotland Asthma and Allergy Foundation Cairns Counselling Bon Accord Care Silver City Surfers Quarriers Kidney Research UK Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland Aberdeen Tenants & Residents Partnership

23/02/2026

🌿 A wonderful new initiative supporting people living with chronic pain.

The Pain Pod at the Aberdeen Vaccination & Wellbeing Hub offers a calm, welcoming space to feel heard, access trusted information, and connect with support.

Please share with anyone who may benefit - sometimes simply knowing there’s a space like this can make all the difference. 💚

18/02/2026

🌿 Wednesdays at the Vaccination & Wellbeing Hub
📍 Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership Vaccination & Wellbeing Hub
🕑 2pm – 4pm

Need a little support with your phone, tablet or laptop? Come along for calm, friendly digital help in a welcoming space. From online appointments to everyday tech confidence, we’re here beside you.

💻 Free, relaxed sessions, no question too small.
⏰ The last new drop-in time is 3:30pm so we can give you the time you deserve.

Just drop in and say hello

18/02/2026

🎶 Still time for a Boogie before February ends! 💃🕺

A great opportunity to enjoy live music, have a dance, and connect with others in the community. Free to attend, with donations welcome.

Please share with anyone who might enjoy coming along! ❤️

17/02/2026

💛🎉 Random Acts of Kindness Day! 🎉💛

Today is your official permission slip to be extra kind - not that we need one!

Kindness can be big or small:

☕ Buying someone a coffee
💬 Sending a “thinking of you” message
😊 Smiling at a stranger
👏 Thanking someone who doesn’t hear it enough

In health, social care, and our wider community, kindness is what connects us. It’s the little moments that lift people up, spark conversations, and make tough days feel lighter.

So go on - spread kindness like confetti, pass it on, and see how quickly it comes back around ✨

How will you share a little kindness today? 💛