NHS Forth Valley Health Promotion Service has launched Step on Stress, their new stress management course, replacing Stress Control. Step on Stress runs over 3-weeks, is pre-recorded and live-streamed via Teams with a moderated Q&A function. Each session covers a different topic, lasting just over an hour.
News & Events
“How to Talk About Mental Health with Children and Young People” Video
NHS Forth Valley has shared a national video highlighting the importance of talking about mental health with children and young people. The video includes tips on reaching out to children and young people and key points to mention, including consent and confidentiality, honesty and approachability.
dates-n-mates Scotland New Branding and Website
dates-n-mates Scotland has launched their new branding (including a new logo) and website. The redesign was based on feedback from members, staff and other stakeholders, which was used to develop a more simplified and modern logo, alongside a website designed to be more engaging and accessible.
COVID-19 Special Helplines Change of Hours
NHS24 has announced a change in hours for their COVID-19 Special Helplines. The non-symptomatic COVID-19 Special Helpline, and NHS Inform’s general health information line, will operate 8am – 8pm each day from Monday 9th August. Both lines are still available 7 days a week by calling: for the non-symptomatic COVID-19 Special Helpline: 0800 028 2816; for the general health information line: 0800 22 44 88.
New Compassionate Communities Activities and Inspiration Booklet
Strathcarron Compassionate Communities have created a third Activities and Inspiration Booklet, pulling together contributions from local people. These booklets include puzzles, recipes, stories, photographs and more, created by people across Forth Valley, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth. People do not have to be associated with, or using Strathcarron’s hospice services to use the booklets – they have been designed to be enjoyed by anyone who would like one.
