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The association are pleased to announce that we have received grant funding of £4700 from see me. ‘see me’ is Scotland’s national campaign to end the stigma and discrimination of mental ill-health. See me is an alliance of five mental health organisations and fully funded by the Scottish Government. It was launched in 2002. The project money will be used by our art and writing groups to create a book and DVD focussing on tackling the issues of stigma.

The next walking trip has been organised to visit the Butt of Lewis August 17th 2011. Bring suitable clothing and a snack. Once again Chris Ryan from the NHS Western Isles Health Promotion Department will be organising the trip. The minibus will leave the Centre at 10am. If you want further information call in or contact the Centre.

Mental Health Week 11-16th October- NHS Western Isles is running a local photography event to challenge the stigma and discrimination of mental ill-health by inspiring creativity through photography, and raising awareness of how positive mental health can be found in everyday life. This year they are encouraging you to think about what mental health means to you, and how you might portray this in a photograph.

I received an e-mail which I have included with her permission, from Lorraine Nicholson which will probably interest many of our site users, it is well worth a look........

Meeting will be held at the Bridge community Centre 1.30pm, Tuesday 24th August

 

Most of you will be aware that the Western Isles television signals will be going digital this month.

Digital Outreach have kindly provided us with a variety of  switchover related leaflets and a presentation DVD for your information.

 

If you require further information, please contact us.

Or visit the Digital Outreach website

http://www.digitaloutreach.org.uk/