NEWS
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Upcoming Inverclyde Alcohol and Drug Partnership Training
FREE sessions from ADP and HSCP, including Naloxone Briefings, Naloxone Training for Trainers, and Alcohol Brief Intervention Practitioner Training!
Learning Disability Newsletter December 2024
This newsletter includes an update from Alan Best, exciting news regarding the Learning Disability and Autism Community Hub, information about festive activities and fairs, as well as an update from Carers Gateway!
Pharmacy Opening Hours - New Year 24/25
Opening times for each of your local pharmacies, helpful medical information and signposting based on your condition!
NEW Young Adults Group!
We are starting a Young Adults Group in the new year! If you know someone who may be interested, please let them know about this! ❤️😁
Recovery and Mental Health Festive Opening Times
Events, activities, helplines and Naloxone information for the festive period.
Winter Vaccination Information
The winter vaccination programme is underway. Flu and COVID-19 spread more easily in winter because we usually spend a lot more time indoors with others. That’s why the flu and COVID-19 vaccines are offered to people in Scotland who are most at risk from getting seriously ill from these viruses.
Recovery Hub Events - Winter 2024
Don't be alone over the holidays, we have loads going on in the Recovery Hub! Please come along, share with your friends and family!🎄❤️
We're here for you, providing a FREE safe space where you can meet with friends, get a cuppa and a bite to eat! 😊🍔
Autism Scotland Resources - Different Minds
The Scottish Government, Inspiring Scotland and the Scottish Assembly worked with autistic people and people with learning disabilities on a new leadership and engagement process that put the voices and experiences of people at its heart
Mental Wellbeing in Later Life - NHSGGC
Useful advice and information for older people who have questions surrounding mental health!
Over 60’s Disco!
Community Connectors Jo and Rosalind want to thank everyone who came to Your Voice Over 60’s Disco at Lyle Gateways! What a way to kick off the Christmas festivities!!! 🤩🥳
NHSGGC Mental Health Improvement Team - December 2024
Some Do’s, Don’ts and useful resources for the holidays season!
St Andrew’s Day at Lyle Gateway!
What an amazing St Andrew’s Day celebration at Cafe International! A huge thank you to Derek and his team from Lyle Gateway for the tasty haggis, neeps n tatties!
International Christmas Bazaar!
Stalls offering crochet toys, food, jewellery, clothing, art and Xmas decorations from our International Community!
NHS GG&C Gynaecology Services Survey
NHS GG&C are developing an innovative website for women's health. The purpose of this survey is to identify beneficial content and information delivery for patients and staff who are involved in reproductive health services. All anonymous responses will help to shape the digital information available to patients and is greatly appreciated.
Prisoners Week Event “Hear My Voice“
Thank you to everyone who took part in Prisoners Week at The Beacon on Friday! Over 150 members of the public took part, enjoying live music, guest speakers, food, refreshments, information and networking!
Connect to Wellbeing 2024
We have officially launched our annual Connect to Wellbeing project! Discover local activities, support and advice!
Keep the cold out and enjoy winter with this helpful guide!
SHOPMOBILITY CHRISTMAS RAFFLE!!! 🎄🤩
Win some Xmas goodies while supporting our Shopmo project! 💚❤️
• Mackenzie's Butcher - £20 voucher
• Inverclyde Leisure - 1 month membership
• Scott's Bar & Restaurant - £20 voucher
• 2 tickets for the Waterfront Cinema
• Free haircut at Harbour Barbour
• Lock n Sole - £25 voucher
• Christmas hamper
• Plus many more...
Please vote for us! The Warm Spaces Fund
The Warm Spaces Fund helps us provide support for the most at risk individuals during winter. All we need are comments from members of the local community to help us secure this vital funding. We would greatly appreciate any comments on our behalf, this funding would enable us to provide hot food, clothes and support to people who might not have anywhere else to go.
St Andrew’s Day Celebration - Friday, 29th November, 12pm - 3pm
Haggis, Neeps, and Tatties
The RSCDS will perform and lead us in a lively dance celebration 💃🕺
The Greenock Burns-Club will recite selections from our beloved Scottish Bard, Rabbie Burns 😊
Special mystery guest Piper! 👀