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When someone uses drugs, partners, children and relatives can feel stress, fear and isolation. Support exists for famili...
02/01/2026

When someone uses drugs, partners, children and relatives can feel stress, fear and isolation. Support exists for families too. You can access online and telephone support and information from Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs (SFAD)
https://www.sfad.org.uk/support-services
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As the new year begins, consider small steps that support a healthier routine like alcohol free days, reducing units or ...
01/01/2026

As the new year begins, consider small steps that support a healthier routine like alcohol free days, reducing units or reaching out for support. Small steady changes can have a positive impact on your wellbeing. Choices

Better sleep, boosted energy, fuller wallet? Whatever motivates you to cut the booze this , the free Try Dry® app helps...
01/01/2026

Better sleep, boosted energy, fuller wallet? Whatever motivates you to cut the booze this , the free Try Dry® app helps you stay committed through January & beyond: http://bit.ly/43HzUIE


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📞 Useful Phone Numbers If it’s life-threatening, call 999 immediately. Other essential contacts for health & utilities i...
01/01/2026

📞 Useful Phone Numbers

If it’s life-threatening, call 999 immediately.

Other essential contacts for health & utilities in the Western Isles are listed here.

📌 Keep this handy, share with friends and family, and stay prepared.

31/12/2025

❤️ Happy New Year from NHS Western Isles! And to all our staff working today we say a special thank you ❤️

Right care. Right place.For helpful tips and practical advice on symptoms and common ailments, check out the self-help g...
31/12/2025

Right care. Right place.

For helpful tips and practical advice on symptoms and common ailments, check out the self-help guides on NHSinform.

It’s OK not to feel merry and bright this Christmas. 💛The festive season can be tough, and you’re not alone. If you’re s...
31/12/2025

It’s OK not to feel merry and bright this Christmas. 💛

The festive season can be tough, and you’re not alone. If you’re struggling, there are people ready to listen and help.

Swipe for a list of support services available to you:
📞 NHS 24 – Tel. 111
📞 Samaritans – Tel. 116 123
📞 Breathing Space – Tel. 0800 83 85 87
📞 Papyrus (su***de helpline for under 35s) – Tel. 0800 068 4141
📱 SHOUT – Text “SHOUT” to 85258

If you or someone else is in immediate danger or experiencing a life-threatening mental health crisis, call 999 or go straight to A&E.

Need advice for winter illnesses such as coughs or colds? Get the advice you need quickly and easily with NHS 24's digit...
31/12/2025

Need advice for winter illnesses such as coughs or colds? Get the advice you need quickly and easily with NHS 24's digital services. Using online symptom checkers, you'll get all the right answers from the team at NHS 24. Visit www.nhsinform.scot/winter to find out more.

Inhaling solvents can cause sudden death, heart rhythm problems, loss of consciousness, and long-term brain damage. Neve...
31/12/2025

Inhaling solvents can cause sudden death, heart rhythm problems, loss of consciousness, and long-term brain damage. Never inhale alone and try to get professional support if someone is using solvents. Advice and information are available at www.Re-solv.org

When the colder weather sets in, and the pavements become icy, we see an increased number of people attending the Emerge...
31/12/2025

When the colder weather sets in, and the pavements become icy, we see an increased number of people attending the Emergency Department with injuries due to slips. This winter, when the temperature falls, remember to WALK LIKE A PENGUIN!
❄️ Bend slightly and keep your knees loose.
❄️ Point your feet out slightly.
❄️ Extend your arms to your sides.
❄️ Walk flat-footed, taking short, slow steps.
❄️ Keep your centre of gravity over your feet.

31/12/2025

Taking risks on the road can have devastating consequences – for you, your passengers, your loved ones and other road users. Real roads don’t reset. For more information visit: https://bit.ly/4oVviGI

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