Nigel leaves a legacy I hope we can build on
Nigel’s unrelenting commitment to the de-stigmatisation and de-medicalisation of mental health support has impacted the way mental health is discussed and addressed. During his 30 year tenure, Penumbra has grown
... continue reading.How many bulbs does it take to start a fundraiser?
How many bulbs does it take to start a fundraiser? Hello – I’m Dave, one of the organisers of Tabletop Scotland, an in-person board game and roleplaying game (RPG) convention held
... continue reading.Shaped by lived experience. Inspired by hope and recovery
At Penumbra, we have services in Glasgow and Edinburgh where we support people in recovery from Alcohol Related Brain Damage (ARBD.) We recognised that there was a gap in self-management and
... continue reading.Cementing our place as pioneers in the mental health peer movement
As pioneers in the mental health peer work movement in Scotland, we know that lived experience of mental ill health and recovery offers a unique and hopeful perspective on supporting
... continue reading.Find out why Dave’s #RunningForPenumbra
Dave’s #RunningForPenumbra: find out what’s inspired him It’s hard to pin down exactly why I chose to fundraise for Penumbra. Knowing the importance of good mental health, having lived through
... continue reading.Penumbra publishes unique ARBD toolkit
Innovations team publish unique ARBD wellbeing toolkit he Innovations team here at Penumbra have just launched a unique self-management toolkit for people living with ARBD (alcohol related brain damage). The
... continue reading.Thanks for the journey, it’s been a privilege
Earlier this year I made a big decision. I announced my retirement from Penumbra. I have had the great honour of working for Penumbra for 30 years and of being
... continue reading.Do we still need the anti-stigma movement? (spoiler: yes!)
Do we still need the anti-stigma movement? (spoiler: yes!) Campaigning for change is a tricky business. I say that because most regular campaigns have a neat timeline with a distinct
... continue reading.Kristopher’s life changing #CycleForPenumbra
Kristopher’s life changing #CycleForPenumbra My name is Kristopher, I’m 20 years old, and born and raised in the granite city. I am attempting to cycle the distance of Britain (874
... continue reading.New self-harm support service for Dundee
New self-harm support service for Dundee We recently launched a new self-harm service in Dundee. It’s being funded by Inspiring Scotland as part of a Scotland wide initiative that brings
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