Adun went shopping today. It was the shopping centre 5 minutes away from her home and it was for food and cleaning materials, not dresses or shoes. But Adun loved that precious hour she spent outside of the house. She had left the children at her sister-in-law’s house for the weekend so she was alone. She took in gulps of the air, and she quickly glanced about to see if there were any familiar faces and finding none, took off her jacket to feel the cold. She wanted to feel the cold because this might be the only opportunity to feel it for another two or three weeks.

In Scotland there is widespread interest in addressing ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences), and in improving the Mental Health of our infants, children and young people. We already understand how stressful or traumatic events in childhood may have a long-term impact on a individual's wellbeing and future functioning. As Manager of the Early Years Service at MCFB since its inception in 2001, I am conscious today of more, not less, complexity in the work with families.

It’s been six months now since I walked through the door to work at MCFB as a volunteer, though it seems like only yesterday.

That was what we asked of these youngsters from Syria, some of our 

The men's group, run in partnership with Re-Act Refugee Action Scotland offers support to refugee men and is part of our Safe Haven project.  This weekly group provides a safe space to help men who have fled their home country to adjust to life in Scotland, offering weekly activities, workshops and cultural excursions.