Newsletter August 2020
Meet our team ... My name is Jackie Campbell and I am the Carers Service Manager, having been with VSA for over four years now. What I like most about my current role is working with a fantastic team and being in a job where I feel my experience and commitment can really make a positive difference to the lives of Carers across Aberdeen. My top tip for good mental health is to remember the vital need to take some time for yourself. So many people – most especially our Carers – may be so busy looking after the needs of other people that they forget and neglect themselves but, wherever possible, please remember to look after your yourself. When I am not working, I really like to spend my time with my family – even if this means a lot of standing on the side-lines of chilly football pitches! In recent months I have also found some time to start reading again, which I am really getting back into.
My name is Judith Watt and I’m the Team Leader with the Carer Resource Service and have worked for VSA in different services for 27 years! I enjoy working for VSA obviously – since I have been here so long and in my current role, every day is different – I enjoy working with our team and feel lucky to be part of the valuable service we deliver to our carers. Life can be tough sometimes, and for me, I know its OK to say I’m not OK today. I just deal with how I am feeling and hope that tomorrow I will feel better and, the majority of the time, I do. In my time off, I love watching TV – a lot! I try and maybe go for a walk, but the TV often wins! I enjoy eating, wine, and honestly, just being at home. I have taken up Art again, which I am enjoying – I gave up trying to teach myself how to crochet – any tips welcome! I would love to say I enjoy the gym, socialising and going on holiday, but I would be lying! But contentment is a fantastic thing!
My name is Hazel Reid, and I have been a Carer Advisor with VSA for over six years, and I cover the North area of the city. I like helping people – so from chatting on the phone to securing funding for a short break or completing an Adult Carer Support Plan, which may result in some respite for a Carer, I am happy to know I have played my part and that I have achieved a good outcome for my Carers. To maintain good mental health (I feel this is important - particularly when you have a caring role ) to try and find some regular time to yourself, doing something you enjoy. When I am not at work, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and following my passion for playing and watching football. I also enjoy singing and am a member of a local choir, ‘Bonnie Achord.’ I sang in front of over 1000 people in the Music Hall when we participated in ‘Sing, Sing, Sing,’ which is a concert held annually to raise funds for VSA to continue their support for people with mental health issues.
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