Best Edinburgh Hscp Podcasts (2025)

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7. Mental health support at Edinburgh's Thrive Welcome centres 19:23

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1y ago19:23

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Edinburgh's Thrive Welcome Teams offer a drop-in service for anyone who’s struggling with their mental health - no referral needed. There are Welcome Team drop-ins across the capital, open at different times during the week. In this bonus episode of Keeping Edinburgh, Gus Harrower learns how the teams help to make mental health support more accessi…

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6: Creative 34:12

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Everyone expresses themselves in different ways - some of us with words, some by the way we dress - but lots of people in Edinburgh increase their wellbeing by enjoying the arts - music, theatre, painting, and lots more. This episode of Keeping Edinburgh is all about organisations and people who, in different ways, are Keeping Edinburgh... Creative…

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6b: Creative: Wee Bit More 10:14

1y ago10:14

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Following on from our 'Keeping Edinburgh Creative' episode, host Gus Harrower talks with Dr Linda Irvine Fitzpatrick of the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership about why spaces and groups for creativity are so important for wellbeing.By Edinburgh HSCP

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5: Talking 33:13

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Having space and time to get together, to talk through problems with people who empathise, and to ask for help when it's needed. All this is vital support, and part of what it means to be part of a thriving community. For this episode of Keeping Edinburgh, Gus Harrower meets three organisations who offer this space and support in our city. The Edin…

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5b: Talking: Wee Bit More 7:56

1+ y ago7:56

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Host Gus Harrower talks with Dr Linda Irvine Fitzpatrick of the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership about why spaces and groups to talk, share and seek support from peers are so important. Each episode of Keeping Edinburgh is accompanied by its own 'Wee Bit More' chat between Gus and Linda - offering additional context and background to th…

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4: Going 28:13

1+ y ago28:13

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We can all go through tough times, so it's vital to know people and organisations in the capital will lend a hand when it's needed. From donations of appliances and furniture for someone at risk of homelessness, to a nutritious and comforting meal, Gus Harrower visits places and organisations that are playing a part in Keeping Edinburgh Going. Feat…

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4b: Going: A Wee Bit More 7:47

1+ y ago7:47

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Host Gus Harrower talks with Dr Linda Irvine Fitzpatrick from Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership about the people and organisations featured in Keeping Edinburgh episode 4 - 'Keeping Edinburgh Going'. We also hear in this episode from Edinburgh Community Food's Jo Howie. Each episode of Keeping Edinburgh is accompanied by its own 'Wee Bit…

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3: Green 35:52

2y ago35:52

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Discover how getting outdoors and in green spaces can supercharge both your body and mind. Gus Harrower explores ways green spaces and parks can benefit individual wellbeing, bring people closer to nature, and help them to be more connected to their communities. Sit back, relax, and enjoy our latest audio journey. And stay listening right to the en…

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3b: Green: a wee bit more... 4:49

2y ago4:49

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Host Gus Harrower talks with Dr Linda Irvine Fitzpatrick of Thrive Edinburgh about why Keeping Edinburgh Green is important. Each episode of Keeping Edinburgh is accompanied by its own 'Wee Bit More' chat between Gus and Linda - offering additional context and background to the series.By Edinburgh HSCP

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1: Connected 32:39

2y ago32:39

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For this first ever episode, we are starting as we mean to go on by exploring a wide range of ways that are Keeping Edinburgh... Connected. Our host, singer-songwriter Gus Harrower, explores ways people are keeping up social links across the capital - from city-wide volunteer projects to organisations that provide spaces and activities to bring peo…

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2: Active 33:22

2y ago33:22

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It's no secret that exercise keeps us physically fit - but did you know it can also improve our mental health, quality of life, and overall wellbeing? Host Gus Harrower meets groups and organisations in Edinburgh that are working to make exercise more accessible and inclusive for everyone, including those facing personal challenges. By the end of t…

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1b: Connected: a wee bit more... 8:44

2y ago8:44

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Keeping Edinburgh host Gus Harrower talks with Dr Linda Irvine Fitzpatrick of the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership about why we chose to launch our brand new podcast series with a focus on social isolation and loneliness. Each Keeping Edinburgh episode will be accompanied by its own 'Wee Bit More' chat between Gus and Linda - offering s…

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2b: Active: a wee bit more... 5:42

2y ago5:42

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Host Gus Harrower talks with Dr Linda Irvine Fitzpatrick of the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership about why Keeping Edinburgh Active is so important. Each episode of Keeping Edinburgh will be accompanied by its own 'Wee Bit More' chat between Gus and Linda - offering additional context and background to the series for those that are inte…

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Introducing Keeping Edinburgh 1:48

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Edinburgh's 'what's on guide' with a difference. Gus Harrower introduces you to the free to access places, spaces and groups that are helping folk across the capital to have more good days. For more information please visit: www.edinburghhsc.scot/moregooddaysBy Edinburgh HSCP