Oban, Lorn & the islands Health and Wellbeing Network
What is the Oban, Lorn and the Islands Health and Wellbeing Network?
We are a group of people who represent charities, clubs, organisations and a few individuals, all with an interest in improving the Health and Wellbeing of the communities we live in.
Can I be a member of the Oban, Lorn and the Islands Health and Wellbeing Network ?
Yes of course, just contact Carol on hwn@obancollective.org and she will add you to the network email list.
What do the Oban, Lorn and the Islands Health and Wellbeing Network Members do?
We share information about the support we provide for people in our communities, we attend network meetings and public events and add our contact details to local directories and our information document - Support for your Health and Wellbeing in Oban, Lorn and the Islands (available below).
What does the Oban, Lorn and the Islands Health and Wellbeing Network Coordinator do?
Carol, who lives on the Isle of Coll, encourages sharing of information about support that is available in our communities, she arranges our Network meetings and public events, and she encourages people to get involved in the network.
Which area is covered by the Oban, Lorn and the Islands Health and Wellbeing Network?
Our members mostly live in Oban, Lorn and the Islands of Mull, Coll and Tiree. Some members represent national charities and so live further afield, but they are all interested in supporting the people of Oban, Lorn and the Islands (Mull and Iona, Tiree, Coll and Colonsay).
Oban, Lorn and the Islands Health and Wellbeing Network Meetings
We come together to share information and network.
Our next meeting is on Wednesday 24thJune, 10.30am till 12.30pm at Rockfield Centre in Oban. All Network Members Welcome.
Organisations & Groups supporting Health and Wellbeing
Network Members
1 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), Green Shoots Garden, and Re_Store Community Shop.
Contact info@hopekitchen.org.uk / 01631 565730 / www.hopekitchen.org.uk
2 ALIenergy is 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.
3 TSI - Positive Destinations. 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/
4 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
5 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.
6 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
7 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
8 Bute Advice Centre is supporting low income households across Argyll and Bute. Call 01700 502782 for a confidential chat.
9 Smoking Cessation Services self referral. Email: nhsh.absmokefreeservices@nhs.scotTel: 08457573077
10 Argyll and Bute Dietetic Service. For support with weight management or any other Dietetic support, contact Voicemail: 01631 789 041 or Email: nhsh.dietitiansdirect@nhs.scot
11 Argyll and Bute Dental Helpline. Monday to Thursday 8.45pm-4.30pm, Friday 8.45am – 4pm. 0300 131 8760. On weekends, public holidays and out of hours on weekdays call NHS 24 - 111 Childsmile www.childsmile.nhs.scot
12 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@northargyllcarerers.org.uk For more info www.northargyllcarers.org.uk
13 Crossroads North Argyll. Providing respite services for unpaid carers in north argyll 01631 562277 info@crossroadsna.org.uk www.crossroadsna.co.uk
14 Oban Dementia Centre. Support for people living with dementia and their carers/families. Contact the Link Workers on 01631 570614. or 24/7 Alzheimer Scotland helpline on 0808 808 3000 for any queries you may have.
15 Pain Association Scotland meets monthly online, introducing people living with chronic pain to self-management skills, creating practical, positive change leading to an improved quality of life. www.painassociation.co.uk 0800 783 6059
16 Arthritis UK. Visit www.arthritis-uk.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@arthritis-uk.org
17 Macmillan Cancer Community Support Worker Argyll
Chris 07866146475 chris.holden@nhs.scot
18 GamCare. Affected by Gambling – need Help? Call 0808 8020 133 (24hrs a day)
19 Argyll and Bute Rape Crisis. Confidential support and advocacy service to anyone dealing with sexual violence whether recent or historic. We have an office based in Oban email: jo@ab-rc.org.uk or phone: 01631 567 190
20 MISS - Miscarriage Support. MISS are a Scottish Miscarriage Charity supporting those who have been impacted by early pregnancy loss. oban@miss-support.org.uk
21 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
22 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.orgby phone: 01631 567399 or use our messenger page on FB
23 Healthy Options. Need help to improve your health and wellbeing through physical activity and wellbeing support? Healthy Options is here to help. Self-refer https://www.lornhealthyoptions.co.uk/elevate
24 Technology Enabled CareTechnician. Oban & Lorn, Shannon Morrison, Mid Argyll, Mull, Coll, Colonsay & Tiree, Jonathan (Jon) Else. supporting people to self-manage their health through Telecare and stay happy, safe and independent in their own homes. 01546 605517 or telecare@argyll-bute.gov.uk
25 Age Scotland Helpline. A free, confidential service for older people, their carers and families in Scotland. 0800 12 44 222
26 Oban Hospice Dove Centre supports people with cancer, their families and carers. Assists people with Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease and Motor Neurone Disease. 01631 561315
27 Dove Outreach & Befriending Service. Social and emotional support to people in Oban and surroundings living with cancer or life limiting conditions. 01631 561315
28 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 01631 563375
29 With You. Support for people worried about their own or someone else’s alcohol or drug use.
Freephone 0800 652 1944 07870 919 275
30 Change Mental Health, Distress Brief Intervention (DBI). An immediate connected compassionate response to an individual presenting to frontline in distress for a period of 14 days. DBI provides emotional and practical support by working on skills and tools to help manage distress now and in the future. Individuals within the Highland area can be referred from their GP or NHS24
31 Change Mental Health, Suicide Bereavement. Free, confidential one-to-one support service for anyone in Highland and Argyll & Bute affected by suicide, offering compassionate emotional and practical support by phone, video or face to face for as long as needed. 0800 471 4768 (Please leave a message.) https://changemh.org/sbs/ Suicidebereavementsupport@nhs.scot
32 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.
33 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
34 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
35 Relationships Scotland Couple Counselling Argyll. It helps to talk! 0300 111 0031 or info@argyllcouplecounselling.org www.argyllcouplecounselling.org
Build the Network
New members with an interest in helping to build healthier communities are always welcome. If you would like more information about the Oban, Lorn and the Islands (including Mull and Iona, Tiree, Coll and Colonsay) Health and Wellbeing Network, if you have information you would like to share with the network or if you would like to receive information to share among your community, contact the Network Coordinator Carol Flett hwn@obancollective.org