Mid Argyll Living Well Network

Mid Argyll Living Well Network We are here to ensure that the people of Mid Argyll have the opportunity to be as healthy as possible.

Good health and wellbeing is at the heart of a vibrant Mid Argyll. This website will help you to find out what health activities are happening. Everyone in Argyll and Bute has the right to lead the healthiest and safest life possible. Whether that means being empowered to make healthier lifestyle choices; being able to access opportunities and services for health and wellbeing locally; or having t

he skills and resources to manage your own health, health improvement is in everyone’s best interest. The following values and principles underpin how health improvement is delivered: •Empowering •Sustaining •Participative •Equitable •Evidence based •Well planned •Effective Where health improvement happens: Health improvement can happen anywhere and at any stage of life, for example, early years, young people, adults and older people, and can take place in a variety of settings and communities, such as: •NHS premises •Schools •The workplace •Geographical communities •Communities of interest, such as social clubs, churches etc. What we will do: Current thinking around health improvement suggests that healthy people arise from healthy communities. Interventions work best if they are done with local communities and they build on assets and resources already present in these communities. This is known as “salutogenesis” or an “assets-based approach” and the Living Well Partnership and strategy favours this model. It involves engaging local communities in finding out what health issues matter to them and responding to what they want. It also involves breaking down boundaries and not looking at topics such as smoking or harmful drinking in isolation from other factors in health, such as poverty, employment status, educational attainment. We have meetings once a quarter usually in a local venue, if you wish to join online you can. We share information provide a networking opportunity and try to connect people in our communities with relevant support agencies. Please feel free to share our post and let’s see if we can facilitate these values better in Mid Argyll and its surrounding areas. If you would like to be part of the Network, give us a like and share and send us an
email livingwell@mayds.org.uk
We can add you on to our mailing list and you will be notified about relevant information, NHS updates, grant funding, local initiatives, new services in Mid Argyll.

19/10/2024

⚠️ The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for wind across parts of north west Scotland for . The warning is in place between 9am - midnight on Sunday 20 October 🌬️

There is a high risk of disruption, and conditions for travel in the following areas affected by the amber warning may be hazardous ⬇️

🟠 Highlands & Eilean Siar (Highland, Na h-Eileanan Siar)
🟠 Strathclyde (Argyll and Bute)

Extra caution should be taken by all road users. Plan ahead and avoid unnecessary travel. Consider delaying travel until conditions improve. If you are travelling on the roads, prepare yourself and your vehicle for the conditions ⬇️

📱 Make sure your mobile phone is charged and plan your journey, including an alternative route
🚙 Have plenty of fuel, warm clothing, food, and water in case you’re delayed
⛔ Do not ignore road closure signs – they are there for your safety
🚓 Congestion caused by vehicles may restrict emergency services and recovery vehicles from providing essential assistance
📻 Listen to media broadcasts, including radio, for updates
➡️ Follow your local authority for the latest updates in your area via Facebook, X, or their website
🌧️ Other information can be found on the Met Office and Ready Scotland websites.

For public transport information visit https://orlo.uk/eKezJ
🔹 Follow Traffic Scotland on X for up-to-date travel information.

Those in amber alert areas may experience power outages. For advice, visit Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks ➡️ https://orlo.uk/Jgibi

The full Met Office warning can be accessed via this link ⬇️
https://orlo.uk/y5dR4

15/10/2024

Do you know someone looking for a job of in need of some employment advice?
09/10/2024

Do you know someone looking for a job of in need of some employment advice?

Come along to our Employment and Support Services Fair - Connect and consult with multiple employers and services!

Is this event of interest to you?
19/09/2024

Is this event of interest to you?

Do you live in an older property? We're hosting a public drop-in event in Lochgilphead on Thursday 26 September to give advice on how to keep warm in older homes this winter.

Why not pop along to the Baptiste Church Hall, Union Street, between 1-6pm to find out more.

Remember to register your birds!
21/08/2024

Remember to register your birds!

Regardless of the number of birds kept, keepers will have 3 months to register on the Scottish Kept Bird Register from 1 September, even if you’ve registered before. Exclusions apply to keepers of certain species with no open air access. More info ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/3hnz8j5m

Did you know?
20/08/2024

Did you know?

Did you know, you have the right to ask for a review of a rent increase notice?

Find out more at gov.scot/rentersrights

Are you aware of these summer hazards for your pets?
22/06/2024

Are you aware of these summer hazards for your pets?

With the weather getting warmer, things such as heatstroke, BBQs, flystrike, and water bodies can bring increased risks to pets.

Make sure to follow these top tips to ensure that your pet has a healthy and happy !

22/06/2024

You don’t have to worry about the symbols on the plastic you recycle. Just remember - plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays. They all go in your recycling. Clean, crush and pop them in. https://bit.ly/491qdVo

06/06/2024

Today marks the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, the largest seaborne invasion in history.

As we mark we pay tribute to the incredible sacrifice and courage of so many who fought for our freedom. Thank you.

Go safe with Ziggy!
06/06/2024

Go safe with Ziggy!

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04/06/2024

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‼️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ‼️ If you are waiting for an or , please do not ignore this information

Are you currently on a , or waiting list? NHS Scotland needs your help to update our records and ensure we know if you still need your appointment or operation.

All patients on these waiting lists will receive a text message from the NHS Scotland National Elective Coordination Unit (NECU) on mobile number 07860 039092 with a link to answer a couple of questions that will allow us to update your record.

For more information visit Nhscfsd.co.uk/our-work/national-elective-coordination-unit/

04/06/2024

NHS Pharmacy First Scotland is an NHS service provided by your local community pharmacy. If you have a minor illness, a is the first place you should go for advice. - Your pharmacist can advise on conditions such as:
Acne
Allergies
Athlete’s foot
Backache
Blocked or runny nose
Cold sores
Constipation
Cough
Cystitis (in women)
Diarrhoea
Earache
Eczema
Headache
Headlice
Haemorrhoids (piles)
Hay fever
Impetigo
Indigestion
Mouth ulcers
Pain
Period pain
Shingles
Some skin conditions, such as cellulitis or insect bites
Sore throat
Threadworms
Thrush
Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Verrucas
Warts
Find out more about NHS Pharmacy First, visit https://ow.ly/j4uH50Qgi5s

27/05/2024

It's time to take control of your future! Power of Attorney is a simple and straightforward way to give someone you trust the authority to make important decisions for you. Not only is it a smart way to plan ahead, but it also helps provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones. APPLY NOW https://mypowerofattorney.org.uk/

26/05/2024

🏍 Motorcycle Safety Campaign 2024🏍

Police Scotland is urging road users to stay vigilant and be aware of motorcyclists on the road over the Spring and Summer months. ⚠

More info:
https://bit.ly/3UowzZU

Stay safe on the water
23/05/2024

Stay safe on the water

Canoeing and kayaking are both popular recreational and competitive sports and can offer adventure, exercise, and fun, as well as a chance to explore nature and enjoy beautiful scenery.

Canoes and kayaks look fairly similar - they’re both types of boats and use a paddle - but there are a few differences between the two. Canoes are open, have higher sides, and can carry more people and cargo; kayaks are (usually) closed, have lower sides, and are more agile and fast. Canoes are usually paddled by one or two people with single-bladed paddles, while kayaks are normally paddled by one person with double-bladed paddles.

There are a variety of different choices in terms of the size and composition of the vessel as well as the intended number of users.

Whichever vessel you choose, it’s important to consider safety before going out on the water. Please refer to the WSS kayaking/canoeing safety code which highlights the main considerations and advice.

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