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Lomond & Argyll Advocacy Service

21 hours ago

A fantastic idea for March from Acumen Network to help boost emotional and mental wellbeing. Have a read below for more information and to join the Facebook group.

Do you live in Mid- Argyll?
You are invited to join the TAKE 5 CHALLENGE!
Throughout the month of March 2021ACUMEN Development Worker Sarah McFadzean is encouraging people in the Mid Argyll area to ‘Take 5’ for themselves to help boost mental and emotional wellbeing.
What’s Involved?
The Challenge is up to you! The idea is to bring some extra movement and fresh air into your daily routine. Choose an activity that suits your ability, some examples could be to take 5 minutes of fresh air each day, enjoy 5 deep breaths outdoors, walk for 5 minutes each day, or if you feel able to jog, run, cycle etc please do so! The main aim is to try to do your Take 5 activity each day in March. Please keep yourself safe.
Support
We have all been missing social interaction and while we may not be in a position to get together during this challenge, I hope we can use the dedicated Facebook Group to encourage, support and share our challenges. Join here www.facebook.com/groups/736076133707953
Fund Raising
If you belong to a local Mid Argyll Group and would like to fund raise for them let them know! If you are a local group I’d be delighted if you used the Take 5 Challenge to fund raise for your group. Contact: Please contact sarah.mcfadzean@acumennetwork.org with any queries or to express your interest. ... See MoreSee Less

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Lomond & Argyll Advocacy Service

24 hours ago

Please see the dates attached regarding test sites across Argyll and Bute.COVID-19 MOBILE TESTING UNITS:
Please share this post of the latest availability of Mobile Testing Units across Argyll & Bute, from 11th January 2021.

Tests must be booked in advance at NHS Inform (www.nhsinform.scot/self-help-guides/self-help-guide-access-to-testing-for-coronavirus) (see exception of the testing unit based in Lochgilphead, for which you should call NHS Highland on 01463 706 015 direct to book your test appointment), as soon as possible, within 5 days of symptoms appearing.

Anyone without internet access or unable to travel to a testing centre should call NHS 24 on 0800 028 2816 to book a test. Testing site dates, locations and times may change at short notice.

Home testing kits should be booked at www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-getting-tested/pages/arrange-a-test and returned via Royal Mail.

Home testing kits should be booked at www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-getting-tested/pages/arrange-a-test and returned via Royal Mail.

Separate arrangements for testing on the other islands within Argyll & Bute are promoted locally and via the url bit.ly/TestOnIslands ... See MoreSee Less

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Lomond & Argyll Advocacy Service

2 days ago

Our advocates are still working during this new lockdown, although we are all working from home.

If you, or someone you know, would like some assistance from our Advocates, please get in touch. You will be able to leave a message if necessary. We assist adults who use mental health services, adults with learning disabilities and individuals over 65. We also have a new Recovery Advocacy Project that supports adults seeking recovery from problematic substance and drug use (Helensburgh and Isle of Bute areas)

You can call us in West Dunbartonshire on 01389 726543 or in Argyll and Bute on 01546 606056. Alternatively you can email us at admin@laas.org.uk (WD) or admin.argyll@laas.org.uk (AB)

We published our newsletter at the end of last year to give you an idea of what we have been doing over the last year. Have a quick look at the link below (it will take you to our website) - or if you would like a PDF copy emailed to you, just let us know.

laas.org.uk/2021/laas-newsletter-2020/

Argyll and Bute HSCP Argyll and Bute Council

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Lomond & Argyll Advocacy Service

3 days ago

Living with Bipolar on a Scottish Island? There is an online group from Bipolar Scotland Next meeting is on Wednesday the 27th January. Contact graemeb@bipolarscotland.org.uk for more details. ... See MoreSee Less

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Lomond & Argyll Advocacy Service

4 days ago

Some great tips from SAMH here:

Working from home has become a necessary part of many of our every day lives, but it also comes with its challenges.

They've put together 12 tips to help you stay mentally healthy while working from home:

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Staying mentally healthy when working from home | SAMH

samh.org.uk

Working from home, especially during extended periods can be difficult to adjust to. For many of us, it means learning how to manage our different areas of work under new circumstances. We’ve put to...

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