Living Well Network Update
Argyll and Bute Council · 13 November 2024
Back to Oban Lorn & the Isles Area Community Planning Group — 13 November 2024 and its agenda
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Living Well in Oban, Lorn and the Islands – Part 1 Please share this information widely within your communities - Thankyou Self referral to Smoking Cessation services nhsh.absmokefreeservices@nhs.scot 08457573077 For support with weight management or any other Dietetic support, contact Argyll & Bute Dietetic Service. Voicemail: 01631 789 041 or Email: nhsh.dietitiansdirect@nhs.scot Argyll and Bute Dental Helpline Monday to Thursday 8.45pm-4.30pm, Friday 8.45am – 4pm. NHS 24 call 111 weekends, public holidays and out of hours on weekdays – 0845 833 2310 Childsmile www.childsmile.nhs.scot Macmillan Cancer Community Support Workers Argyll Chris 07866146475 Chris.Holden@nhs.scot, & Jennifer 07866 146499 jennifer.o'hara1@nhs.scot Pain Association Scotland meet monthly online, introducing people living with chronic pain to self-management skills, creating practical, positive change leading to improved quality of life. www.painassociation.co.uk 0800 783 6059 Versus Arthritis- Visit www.versusarthritis.org to find out more about supported self-management, information, exercises and volunteering. We also meet fortnightly online and deliver regular information sessions email us to join at LiveWell@versusarthritis.org North Argyll Carers Centre - We provide person-centred emotional and practical support and deliver a broad range of in-person and online groups and activities for unpaid carers, aged 5 upward, living in Oban, Lorn and the Isles. 01631 564422 or info@northargyllcarers.org.uk For more info www.northargyllcarers.org.uk Crossroads North Argyll have many years' experience in delivering a respite service to unpaid carers across Oban, Lorn and the Isles. Our main aim is to provide respite at an early stage to prevent unpaid carers reaching a crisis situation. 01631 562277, info@crossroadsna.org.uk, www.crossroadsnorthargyll.co.uk. Need help to improve your health and wellbeing through physical activity and wellbeing support? Healthy Options is here to help. Self-refer www.lornhealthyoptions.co.uk/elevate With You Community Link Worker Service covering Connel, Taynuilt and Dalmally, based at Connel Surgery. argyllbutelinks@wearewithyou.org.uk 07855 167421 Shannon Morrison, Technology Enabled Care Technician 01546 605517 or telecare@argyll-bute.gov.uk supporting people to self-manage their health through Telecare and stay happy, safe and independent in their own homes. Argyll and Bute Citizens Advice Bureau. We offer support on Housing Debt / Money Advice, Benefits Advice, Patient Advice and Support Service, as well as a whole range of other advice and support. 01546 605 550 (Mon to Fri 10am – 4pm) info@abcab.org.uk argyllandbutecab.org.uk Contact Carol, the Oban, Lorn and the Islands Living Well Network Coordinator if you would like to receive information from the Network or share information with the Network. tcmhwn@gmail.com
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Living Well in Oban, Lorn and the Islands – Part 2 Please share this information widely within your communities - Thankyou Home-Start Lorn- one-to-one support, friendship and group work for families in Oban, Lorn and the Isle of Mull. manager@homestartlorn.org.uk or 01631566749 Oban Youth Cafe Project - Supporting young people in the Oban area from S1 up to the age of 24. Contact us by email: hello@obanyouthcafe.org by phone: 01631 567399 or use our messenger page on FB Hope Kitchen - Oban-based charity providing a warm, welcoming environment for anyone through friendship and food. Comprising of the New Hope Cafe open 6 days a week (including food parcel service), Greenshoots Garden, and Re_Store Charity Shop. Contact info@hopekitchen.org.uk / 01631 565730 / www.hopekitchen.org.uk Abbie MacKenzie, Dementia Advisor for Alzheimer Scotland, Oban. Provides support for people living with dementia and their carers/families. 01631 570614 / 07787 413789 or amackenzie@alzscot.org Waverley Care. We support people with their sexual health and those living with HIV across Argyll & Bute. Some of the services we offer include training for professionals, free condoms by post, 1:1 support, HIV & Syphilis testing for more info visit https://www.waverleycare.org/services/argyll-and-bute/ or contact hello@waverleycare.org Social Security Scotland support for people across Argyll and the Islands in a way that works best for them. 0800 182 2222 and ask for help to claim from Local Delivery. www.socialsecurity.gov.scot to see Scottish Government benefits available. ALIenergy are a local charity offering free, confidential and impartial energy advice to all householders and tenants. Email enquiries@alienergy.org.uk or call 01631 565 183. Bute Advice Centre is supporting low income households across Argyll to access a cash grant through the Flexible Food and Fuel Fund. Call 01700 502782 for a confidential chat. The Poverty Alliance – Scotland’s anti-poverty network – supports rural organisations to tackle poverty, network, collaborate and be heard in national policy. The Argyll and Bute citizen’s panel increases representation of rural experiences of living on a low income www.povertyalliance.org becky.hothersall@povertyalliance.org Argyll and Bute Council Welfare Rights service. Irene Boyd, Oban Lorn and Islands Welfare Rights Officer 01631 572182 for benefits advice and help with completion of some application forms. Lomond and Argyll Advocacy Service - free and confidential advocacy to those over 16. We support people to speak up and have their rights, wishes and opinions heard and respected. Our Argyll office covers Oban, Lorn and the Islands. admin.argyll@laas.org.uk 01546-606056 Carr Gomm housing support service provides drop in support in Oban for help with a range of issues including housing, homelessness and welfare benefits. Hsoban@carrgomm.org Contact Carol, the Oban, Lorn and the Islands Living Well Network Coordinator if you would like to receive information from the Network or share information with the Network. tcmhwn@gmail.com
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Living Well in Oban, Lorn and the Islands – Part 3 Please share this information widely within your communities - Thankyou Breathing Space. Free, confidential phone and webchat serviced for anyone in Scotland aged 16 and over experiencing low mood, depression, or anxiety. The number to call is 0800 83 85 87. More information can be found at www.breathingspace.scot. Change Mental Health, Suicide Bereavement. Free, confidential bereavement support for anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide. Support is based on individual needs, a space to talk through the many and complex emotions and support with practical issues. suicidebereavementsupport@nhs.scot 0800 471 4768 www.changemh.org/sbs/ Change Mental Health, Distress Brief Intervention (DBI). A short supportive problem-solving contact with an individual who has presented to frontline services in distress. 07522 569 039 Samaritans listening service available 24/7, no pressure or judgement, just a safe and confidential space to talk through how you are feeling . Call 116 123 Ali Martin, MECOPP Support and Development worker with the Gypsy Traveller Community, Mid and North Argyll. ali@mecopp.org.uk 07398830408 Transforming Loss in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, Rachel Gwilym, Grief Recovery Specialist, End of Life Planning Facilitator and Funeral Celebrant. www.rachelgwilym.com, 01879 555 220 Family Mediation Argyll and Bute offer a range of services including Family Mediation (Child Focused, Intergenerational, Stepfamily), Child Contact Centres and Housing mediation (Housing and Homelessness). admin@familymediation.org.uk 01631 570101 It helps to talk! Relationships Scotland Couple Counselling Argyll. 0300 111 0031 or info@argyllcouplecounselling.org www.argyllcouplecounselling.org Linking Lives UK supports churches to create local befriending schemes in which volunteers visit or telephone the lonely or socially isolated. We run regular online and face to face Good Conversation training for any volunteers in community settings to Improve Conversation/Listening Skills & Safeguarding. www.linkinglives.uk Positive Destinations from TSI, using a tailored programme of individual mentor-supported volunteering to help to reduce barriers that are limiting personal growth and development. BrianGrout@argylltsi,org,uk, 07940 026705 or www.argylltsi.org/positive-destinations/ GamCare, Affected by Gambling – need Help? Call 0808 8020 133 (24hrs a day) With You - A charity that offers free, confidential support to people in Argyll who have challenges with drugs or alcohol. We can also offer support to family/friends of those affected. 01631 700 207/ 0800 206 1460 argyllandbute@wearewithyou.org.uk Contact Carol, the Oban, Lorn and the Islands Living Well Network Coordinator if you would like to receive information from the Network or share information with the Network. tcmhwn@gmail.com