Two Drumchapel projects have been awarded a share of more than £2m funding to help people manage their health.
Drumchapel LIFE and Men Matter Scotland are among 23 projects from across Scotland to receive part of a £2.2 million Self Management Fund, administered by the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE) and supported by the Scottish Government.
This investment from the Self Management Fund, administered by the ALLIANCE, is made possible by the continued support and investment from the Scottish Government.
The scheme supports people living with long-term health conditions, disabled people, and unpaid carers by helping them take control of their health and wellbeing through practical tools, resources, and early intervention.
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Drumchapel LIFE received funding for its wellbeing programmes, which teach practical skills and promote positive physical and mental health.
Meanwhile, Men Matter Scotland has received funding to help develop a programme of mental health support for men experiencing mental ill health and suicidal ideation due to work pressures.
Sara Redmond, chief officer at the ALLIANCE, said: "Self management plays a vital role in person centred care, an approach that treats people as partners in their own care.
"And we’re proud to continue supporting third sector projects that make a difference.
"By backing work that focuses on early support, tackles health inequalities, and helps people waiting for care, we can strengthen learning about how these prevention methods are built into Scotland’s health and social care services."
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The Self Management Fund has been running since 2009, distributing more than £31 million to 518 projects to date.
Funding covers one to three years and is designed to support work that prevents health and wellbeing crises by reaching people early, reducing health inequalities, and assisting those on waiting lists for care.
The ALLIANCE is a national third sector membership organisation representing 3500 members across the health and social care sector.
For more information and a full list of funded projects, visit the ALLIANCE website.
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