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  • 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.

     

  • WIIGA School Sports - Volunteer Support

    11 May 2016

    To ensure this years' WIIGA School Sports (formerly known as 'Rural School Sports') event runs as smoothly as possible we would appreciate any voluntary support from coaches, parents, family, students - anyone who can spare a few hours to play their part in a busy and exciting day of Athletics.