Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership HSCP

27/11/2025

Emergencies can happen at any time and without warning. But we can all take steps to make sure our households are prepared. Download our home emergency plan template and emergency kit checklist to get started: https://ow.ly/FYr450XgO9M.

27/11/2025

Free Online Youth Mental Health First Aid Training – Argyll & Bute

Do you support children and young people in Argyll and Bute? This fully funded training will give you the knowledge and confidence to recognise mental health challenges and provide effective support.

Who can join?
Education staff, HSCP staff, GPs, primary care teams, youth group leaders, volunteers, and third sector staff – anyone who works with or supports young people.

What you’ll gain:
Spot the signs of common mental health problems such as depression, self-harm, eating disorders, and bullying

Support young people in crisis, including those experiencing panic attacks or suicidal thoughts
Apply the First Aid Action Plan for mental health
Understand how to connect young people with local resources and professional help

Course details:
SCQF Level 5 accredited (subject to assessment)
Delivered via Zoom across three sessions – all must be attended
Multiple course dates available in December 2025

Fully funded by Argyll & Bute HSCP

Register today:
Book via Turas http://bit.ly/4qsFxEx or email nhsh.ab-sptraining@nhs.scot.
Please only register if you can attend all three sessions – each place is valuable.

24/11/2025

𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗢 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗡𝗛𝗦 𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗴𝘆𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝘂𝘁𝗲 - helping you to recover from muscle and joint problems, either in the comfort of your own home or by giving direct access to your local NHS physiotherapy clinic" - 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 ➡️ https://phio.eql.ai/provider/highlands-argyllandbute

24/11/2025

In Scotland, uptake of the MMR vaccine is falling. Getting babies and children vaccinated is the safest and most effective way to protect them from diseases like measles, mumps and rubella.
Find out more at nhsinform.scot/mmr

24/11/2025

𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑 𝐂𝐔𝐓 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝟏𝟎𝟓 - This service allows you to report power outages in your area. To receive updates on outages and keep track of the status of electricity power supply repairs, please visit Power Track at https://powertrack.ssen.co.uk/powertrack

If you or someone you know might need extra support with electricity services, you can register for the Priority Services Register (PSR) in the UK. This is a free service offered by energy suppliers and network operators to assist vulnerable customers. The Priority Services Register (PSR) is a free UK wide service which provides extra advice and support, including when there’s an interruption to your electricity, gas or water supply. For more information visit https://www.thepsr.co.uk/ -psr

22/11/2025

Scotland is no stranger to flooding. - The more prepared you are, the easier it will be to reduce the disruption flooding can cause. ➡️ready.scot/respond/severe-weather/rain-and-flooding

18/11/2025

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow and ice, which includes some areas of Argyll and Bute

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow and ice, which includes some areas of Argyll and Bute, from18:00 on Tuesday 18 November 2025 until 21:00 on Thursday, 20 November 2025. https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and-advice/accessible-uk-warnings
Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership HSCP

17/11/2025

It's that time of year again! 🐧 The safest way to move during icy weather is to waddle like a penguin.

As we head into winter with temperatures starting to plummet this week, we are urging you to practice your waddle to help prevent slips and falls - Adopting a penguin walk is a safer way to get about in the cold weather as it could help keep you more stable and minimise the risk of losing balance or slipping on the ice.

Step 1 – Legs out
Step 2 – Soft knee bend
Step 3 – Arms out

Top tips to walk like a penguin:

· Bend slightly and keep your knees loose.

· Point your feet out slightly.

· Extend your arms at your sides.

· Walk flat-footed, taking short steps.

· Keep your centre of gravity over your feet.

16/11/2025

Vaccines are given to babies and children in different ways. Each one is designed to offer the best protection. Talk to your health visitor or visit nhsinform.scot/immunisation to learn more.

14/11/2025

Winter Welcome Spaces/Warm Spaces - Here are the welcoming warm spaces located in each of the 4 administrative areas in Argyll and Bute. For more information visit https://www.argylltsi.org/warm-spaces/

12/11/2025