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  • Blue and Green Bin Collection Dates (Lewis and Harris) from May 2016 - February 2017

    17 May 2016

    Please see the table for the Blue and Green Bin Collection Dates in Lewis and Harris from May 2016 - February 2017.

     

  • Mental Health Awareness Week

    16 May 2016

    Mental health problems can affect the way you think, feel and behave. They affect around one in four people in Britain, and range from common mental health problems, such as depression and anxiety, to more rare problems such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. A mental health problem can feel just as bad, or worse, as any other physical illness - only you cannot see it. Image © Mentalhealthfoundation.

     

  • Learning Disability Week 2016

    16 May 2016

    Learning Disability Week this year is focused on the theme of Celebrating Success! The Scottish Commission for Learning Disabilities (SCLD) will be highlighting the achievements of people with learning disabilities. They want to recognise the people and organisations who are leading the way in supporting people to reach their goals. Image © ssscnews.

     

  • Water Safety and Children

    16 May 2016

    With Summer quickly approaching, we are sadly likely to see a spike in drowning cases across the country. RoSPA has put together a short video reminding people about the danger garden ponds can pose to young children. Image © Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents.

     

  • Children's Hearings / Western Isles Children's Panel

    12 May 2016

    Support children and young people through supporting panel members - become a Panel Practice Advisor. The Children's Hearings System is Scotland's unique care and justice system for children and young people in need of care, protection and support.