Category: Professionals

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  • Is vaping harmful?

    Resource link

    Is vaping harmful?

    Cancer Research UK

    Description

    Information for people who want to know more about vaping (e-cigarettes).

    Type

    web page with answers to questions and a video

    Target Group

    Young people, parents and carers and professionals

    Resource Name

    Is vaping harmful?

    Resource Contact

    Cancer Research UK (CRUK)

    Topic

    e-cigarettes

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    CRUK

    Related Link

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    n/a

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    December 2018

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • Drinkline Helpline Scotland

    Resource link

    Drinkline Helpline Scotland – 0800 7 314 314

    Description

    Supports people who are worried about their own or someone else’s drinking or drug use.

    Tel: 0800 7 314 314 (free) (weekdays 9 am – 9pm, weekends 10 am – 4 pm) Webchat function also available.

    Type

    Phone line and webchat

    Target Group

    Young people, parents and carers, professionals

    Resource Name

    Drinkline Helpline Scotland

    Resource Contact

    0800 731 4314

    Topic

    Alcohol and Drugs

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    Related Link

    https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/alcohol/where-to-get-help

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    n/a

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • Wellbeing snail game

    Resource link

    The Wellbeing Snail Game encourages children to think about the kind of decisions they make every day, helping them choose positive examples of healthy and responsible behaviour. Each of the coloured tiles on the board represents the different principles that are at the heart of the GIRFEC approach.

    Here are digital copies of the: Board, Instructions and SHANARRI cards

    Description

    This game encourages children to think about the kind of decisions they make every day, helping them choose positive examples of healthy and responsible behaviour.

    Each of the coloured tiles on the board represents the different principles that are at the heart of the GIRFEC approach.

    Type

    Game, downloadable web resource

    Target Group

    Professionals

    Resource Name

    Wellbeing snail game

    Resource Contact

    Scottish Government

    Topic

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    Scottish Government and City of Edinburgh Council

    Related Link

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    n/a

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    May 2014

    Resource Last Reviewed

    10/02/2023

  • Alcohol Change UK – Alcohol Awareness Week

    This year alcohol awareness week will run from the 7th to the 13th of July 2025. The theme is to be announced later in the year.

    For more information please visit the alcohol awareness week on the Alcohol Change UK website.

  • Drugs and Diabetes

    Resource link

    Crew – Drugs and Diabetes

    Description

    A guide to managing diabetes if choosing to use drugs

    Type

    Booklet, online

    Target Group

    Young people, parents and carers, professionals

    Resource Name

    Drugs and Diabetes

    Resource Contact

    Crew

    Topic

    Alcohol, drugs

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    Crew

    Related Link

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    From booklet:

    “This does not constitute medical advice and your experience may differ. You should consult your GP for specific advice about managing your diabetes. We can’t accept any responsibility for the choices you might make after reading this information.”

    Cost Attached

    Free download

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    2018

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • Highland Substance Awareness Toolkit Pull Up Banner

    Resource link

    Pull Up Banner available via the Health Information Resources Service (HIRS)

    Description

    Pull Up Banner to promote H-SAT 

    Type

    Pull Up promotional banner for events

    Target Group

    Young People, Parents / Carers, Professionals

    Resource Name

    Highland Substance Awareness Toolkit Pull Up Banner

    Resource Contact

    HIRS

    Topic

    Tobacco, Alcohol, Drugs

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    H-SAT

    Related Link

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    Free to hire from HIRS

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    November 2018

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • Substance use awareness planning event guide

    Resource link

    Substance use awareness event planning guide

    Description

    A guide to help consider what to include in a substance awareness event

    Type

    PDF document

    Target Group

    Professionals

    Resource Name

    Substance use awareness event planning guide

    Resource Contact

    Topic

    Tobacco, Alcohol, Drugs

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    Related Link

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    n/a

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    October 2018

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • Tobacco Free Resources and Activities for Secondary Schools and Youth Work

    Resource link

    To access these resources, sign up for free to the ASH Scotland moodle

    Description

    The tobacco-free schools resource pack provides everything you need you need to feel confident to deliver tobacco prevention education.

    The skills that young people develop by engaging in these activities are designed to inspire confidence, self-esteem, resilience and decision making skills.

    There’s a focus on active group tasks, group discussion, links to video clips, game based activities and printable resources to allow staff to develop lessons relevant to the learning needs of the young people you work with.

    Every secondary school in Scotland is eligible for one FREE copy of the resource pack.

    Type

    Material Packs accessible on learning platform

    Target Group

    Professionals

    Resource Name

    Tobacco Free Resources and Activities for Secondary Schools and Youth Work

    Resource Contact

    ASH Scotland

    Topic

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    ASH Scotland

    Related Link

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    n/a

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    September 2018

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • Oh Lila!

    Resource link

    Oh Lila! website

    Description

    Oh Lila is a flexible and child friendly resource which helps pre-school age children develop valuable life skills.

    Type

    Website with resources

    Target Group

    Professionals, Parents / Carers

    Resource Name

    Oh Lila!

    Resource Contact

    via Oh Lila! website

    Topic

    (Alcohol)

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    Alcohol Focus Scotland

    Related Link

    http://www.ohlila.org.uk/parents-guardians/activities/

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    Cost attached to resources

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    2013

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • Substance Use Education and Prevention Initiatives in Highland

    Resource link

    Substance Use Education and Prevention Initiatives

    Description

    A one page document highlighting prevention and education initiatives in the Highlands

    Type

    PDF info sheet

    Target Group

    Professionls, Parents / Carers

    Resource Name

    Substance Use Education and Prevention Initiatives in Highland

    Resource Contact

    via H-SAT website

    Topic

    Tobacco, Alcohol, Drugs

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    NHS Higland

    Related Link

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    n/a

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    22/12/2017

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021