Altogether Better supports parents and carers to make new relationships and strengthen their connections with family, friends, neighbours and the community.
It runs in the communities of Burdiehouse, Southhouse, Gracemount, Liberton, Gilmerton, Moredun and the Inch.
Activities include:
• Relaxation programmes
Complementary therapies, yoga and reducing stress
• Getting active
Walking, cycling, dance or gardening
• Fun with food
Growing food, cooking and eating meals together
• Play programmes and activities
At home, indoors and outdoors
• Support groups
Parents supporting each other to deal with the challenges of bringing up children
• Befriending
Support from a volunteer befriender to help build confidence and skills. Please click here for more information.
• Volunteering opportunities
A wide range of options which include training, support and supervision
See our new Spring Programme here
See our new Spring Programme here
Download a copy of our referral form here
Altogether Better is based in Gracemount and is part of Health in Mind. It is managed alongside South Edinburgh Healthy Living Initiative (SEHLI) – a community health project working with local people and groups to develop programmes that enhance health and wellbeing.
Contact the Altogether Better Team for further details on 0131 664 0555 or e-mail us.
Service Manager:
Hugo Whitaker: Hugo@health-in-mind.org.uk
Need help now?
If you or someone you care for is facing a crisis and in distress, please contact NHS 24 or your GP directly.
Click here for further information and contact details.
What you think
“I’ve got more confidence being a mum”
Cathy, Gilmerton
“I’m hoping to start a computer course”
Pete, Moredun
“I feel less shy and a lot more confident”
John, user of the AB Befriending service, Liberton
