Wester Hailes Medical Practice

06/05/2026

The community lunch from Tasting Change Wester Hailes is taking a break this week and will be back next week. More info below!

06/05/2026

30/04/2026

Tomorrow's community lunch is all about the coconuts! Come and join us for a tasty Thai inspired soup 🍲🇹🇭 packed with souper spring greens and some more of our volunteer Darren's very popular lime 🍋‍🟩 & coconut 🥥 energy bombs!

It's predicted to be a beautiful day tomorrow ☀️ so hopefully some of us may be able to lunch alfresco 🍽️ in the sunshine too! 😎

See you all tomorrow from 12.30pm 🕧 at The Health Agency Space!

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15/04/2026

05/03/2026

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟
Thanks to funding from the Scottish Government, EPIC Think Learn will be able to offer 1000 FREE places to families in low-income communities in Scotland.

Parents will gain access to our online portal, which includes on-demand, customizable resources (video, audio, and written) and live expert webinars and peer support sessions, focusing on vital topics such as sleep, diet, and emotion regulation.
Co-produced and shaped by lived experience, these resources aim to help parents support their child during the crucial primary years.

The child’s teacher will also receive access to research-based CPD webinars and whole-class resources.

Sign up to be notified when places become available:
Parents: http://epicthinklearn.com/parents-join-epic/
Teachers: https://epicthinklearn.com/teachers-join-epic/

In the meantime, why not visit our Free Resources page for more research-based resources: https://epicthinklearn.com/resources-optin/

Scottish Gov announcement: https://www.gov.scot/news/additional-investment-for-neurodevelopmental-support/

22/01/2026

Tomorrow’s Community Lunch – A Taste of Burns! 🎶🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Join us as we celebrate the Bard ahead of the big day on Sunday 25th ✍️

We’ll be serving a creamy, thick, warming neeps n tattie soup 🍲 topped with crispy veggie haggis, Burns Night in a Bowl!

For something sweet to finish we will have some homemade Scotch pancakes 🥞 with a selection of delicious jams, created by our very own Jillian Faichney using locally grown fruits 🍓🍒

See you tomorrow from 12.30pm😊

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15/01/2026

Mens group starting this Monday 19th January drop by and help plan some cooking sessions for the following weeks
2pm to 4pm Whale Arts
Register with this link or through QR code on flyer. Scorescotland Mens Group Registration form – Fill in form

18/12/2025

🎄 Christmas 2025 🎄

The festive season can be joyful, but it can also be tough.

With busy schedules, rising costs, and extra pressures, it’s important to remember that you matter – and your wellbeing matters too. 💖 Take things at your own pace. You don’t need to do everything or keep up with everyone else. 💫

Even small moments can make a real difference — stepping outside for some fresh air 🌬️, sitting quietly for a few minutes 🧘‍♀️, or having a chat with a friend or neighbour 🗣️.

If things feel overwhelming, it’s okay to reach out. Support is available, and you don’t have to face difficult times alone. 🤝

💚 Helpful Contacts 💚

Mental Health & Wellbeing
• Breathing Space: 0800 83 85 87 📞
• Cruse Bereavement: 0808 808 1677 📞
• Samaritans: 116 123 📞
• Edinburgh Crisis Centre: 0808 801 0414 📞
Text: 07974 429 075 📱
• iThrive Edinburgh: ithriveedinburgh.org.uk 🌐

Health & Emergency Services
• NHS 24: 111 📞
• Social Care: 0800 731 6969 📞
• Housing Emergency: 0800 032 5968 🏠
• Police non-emergency: 101 🚓
• Emergency: 999 🚨

Utility Emergencies
• Power cuts – SP Energy Networks: 105 ⚡
• Gas leak / smell gas – National Gas Emergency: 0800 111 999 ⛽
• Water supply or leak – Scottish Water: 0800 077 8778 💧

✨ Wishing everyone a peaceful season — whether you’re celebrating 🎉, taking a rest 🛋️, or simply enjoying the small moments 🌟. ✨

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