Category: Tobacco

  • Health Improvement Resource Service (HIRS)

    Resource link

    http://healthyhighlanders.co.uk/HPAC/Index.jsp

    Description

    website with free resources

    Type

    website with free resources

    Target Group

    Professionals

    Resource Name

    Health Improvement Resource Service (HIRS)

    Healthy Highlanders

    Resource Contact

    via website

    Topic

    Tobacco, Alcohol, Drugs

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    NHS Highland

    Related Link

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    n.a. (costs shown for information, but no charges apply)

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    n.d.

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • Facebook Page: Drugs and alcohol, telling it like it is

    Resource link

    Drugs and alcohol, telling it like it is Facebook page provided by NHS Highland Public Health

    Description

    A Facebook page hosted by NHS Highland Public Health, sharing information about tobacco, alcohol and drugs

    Type

    Facebook page

    Target Group

    Young People, Parents/Carers, Professionals

    Resource Name

    Drugs and alcohol, telling it like it is

    Resource Contact

    Topic

    Tobacco, Alcohol, Drugs

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    Related Link

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    None

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    15/09/2017

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • Childline

    Resource link

    Childline website

    Description

    Childline is yours – a free, private and confidential service where you can be you. Whatever your worry, whenever you need help, however you want to get in touch. We’re here for you online, on the phone, anytime.

    Type

    website and phoneline

    Target Group

    Young People

    Resource Name

    Childline

    Resource Contact

    08001111

    Topic

    Tobacco, Alcohol, Drugs, other

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    Childline

    Related Link

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    N/A

    Implications for Staff

    N/A

    Publication Date

    n.d.

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • Know the Score

    Resource link

    Know the Score

    Description

    Scotland’s Drugs Information Gateway

    Type

    website

    Target Group

    Professionals, Parents / Carers, Young People

    Resource Name

    Know the Score

    Resource Contact

    via website, phone line, or live chat

    Topic

    Tobacco, Alcohol, Drugs

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    Know the Score

    Related Link

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    n/a

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    n.d.

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • Scotland’s Charter for a Tobacco Free Generation

    Please consider signing up to the charter. NHS Highland and Highland Council have both signed.

    Resource link

    Scotland’s charter for Tobacco-free generation.

    Description

    Scotland’s Charter for a Tobacco-free Generation is an initiative to help reduce the harm caused by smoking and deliver a tobacco-free generation by 2034.

    Type

    website with resources

    Target Group

    Professionals

    Resource Name

    Scotland’s Charter for a Tobacco Free Generation

    Resource Contact

    via website

    Topic

    Tobacco

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    ASH Scotland

    Related Link

    https://www.ashscotland.org.uk

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    n/a

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    n.d.

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • Rock Challenge Inverness – Winners 2017

    The results are in from the 2017 Safer Highland Rock Challenge®

    On Monday 3rd April, the event held at Eden Court Theatre was performed to a sold out audience and was supported by the Safer Highland Partnership and Police Scotland’s Choices for Life.

    1st place and qualifying through to the 2017 Scottish Final:   

    Thurso High School, Thurso, Caithness

    The Island

    Thurso High School

    “Inspired by William Golding’s Lord of the Flies’ Great Britain is in a state of nuclear war and school children are forced to evacuate to ‘The Island’. How will they survive in paradise without adult leadership and rules? What lurks on the island to ruin their fun? “Maybe there is a beast… maybe it’s only us.”

    2nd place

    Farr High School, Caithness

    WW2 A Highland Story

    Farr High School

    “A Highland village uses music and dance to hold its community together during the bleak times of the Second World War. With the absence of husbands, fathers and brothers and a family experiencing the prospect of losing a loved one, the women rally round to bring a new sense of normality and hope to the community”.

    3rd place

    Nairn Academy, Nairn, Highlands

    Glamour & Greed

    Nairn Academy

    “We tell a tale from almost a century ago… of glamour, greed and great wealth. With love, indulgence and betrayal at every corner, and the influence of alcohol wreaking havoc, this drama teaches us important lessons. Now, watch as this story of decadence unfolds…”

    Alness Academy showcased their performance tonight and have also qualified to the 2017 Scottish Final due to their 2016 success!

    Trapped

    “Osiris, God of the Egyptian Afterlife, is a cruel leader. He and his minions rule the Underworld through fear and oppression. This dark and horrible place is populated by animals, monstrous creatures and the half dead, suffering endless torture. When the Akiiki family accidently become trapped in this world, it can only end in tragedy”.

    On Tuesday 4th April, the event held at Eden Court Theatre was performed to a sold out audience and was supported by the Safer Highland Partnership and Police Scotland’s Choices for Life.

    1st place tonight- qualifying through to the 2017 Scottish Final:

    Invergordon Academy, Invergordon

    Still in Chains

    “In our darkest need we are all tempted by revenge – to pass the pain on to someone else.  However, even with powers beyond natural order, can a young slave girl undo the theft of freedom, pointless murder and evil deeds that linger, even within the far reaches of her dreams? Can she ever be truly free from the painful past?”

    2nd place and also qualifying through to the 2017 Scottish Final:

    Dingwall Academy, Dingwall, Ross-shire

    Dia de los Muertos

    “His Mother’s love gone,

    Family pride at stake,

    Poor Enzo has a difficult choice he must make.

    To dance with his heart,

    Or fight with his head,

    To stay with the remembered,

    Or be captured by the dead

    Will his family’s love be enough to help him get through,

    Or will he succumb to the spirit of the bull”.

    3rd place tonight:

    Grantown Grammar School, Grantown-on-Spey, Moray-shire

    Tam O’Shanter – A Modern Twist

    “In our modern-day retelling of Tam O’Shanter we encounter an everyday market seller who gets caught up in a drug fuelled celebration with his friends.  This leads to a horrifying midnight experience on the way home where they get dragged into the struggle between good and evil.  Who will win out in the end?”

    Attending this evenings were an array of sponsors, local authority figures and invited special guests. Following the show quotes were obtained from the following guests:

    From Highland Alcohol and Drug Partnership, Debbie Stewart, Co-ordinator commented:

    “It was a fantastic show, the standard is absolutely amazing, I can’t believe the numbers of kids that are involved and I also can’t believe the number of families, members of the community. What we actually see on stage is fantastic but that’s just one part of how Rock Challenge impacts/works in local communities. It is a key part of our prevention programs to encourage young people to get a more natural high and avoid drugs and alcohol. Just brilliant!!”

    Director of Care and Learning from Highland Council, Bill Alexander commented:

    “Once again, young people and Rock Challenge have come together to provide, not just a wonderful evening but the conclusion of months and months of hard work by the young people; it has built their confidence, their self-esteem, their organisational skills, that is Curriculum for Excellence. Congratulations to all of the young people tonight and thank you to the Be Your Best Foundation.”

    From Police Scotland, Temporary Chief Superintendent Philip Macrae commented:

    “I thought it was fantastic this was my first year being here and I didn’t know what to expect; it has surpassed all of my expectations! Police Scotland are very involved and are delighted to participate at such an event.”

    Further information, interviews, and high resolution photographs are also available from:

    events@rockchallenge.co.uk

  • Tobacco and the law fact sheet

    Resource link

    Tobacco and the law factsheet

    Description

    This Fact Sheet has been produced by NHS Highland Health Improvement & Highland  Council Trading Standards.

    Type

    PDF Document

    Target Group

    Parents and Carers, Young People, Professionals

    Resource Name

    Tobacco and the law fact sheet

    Resource Contact

    HC Trading Standards or NHS Highland

    Topic

    Tobacco

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    Highland Council and NHS Highland

    Related Link

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    None

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    September 2019

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • Talk to Frank

    Resource link

    FRANK website

    Description

    FRANK helps you find out everything you might want to know about drugs (and some stuff you don’t). For friendly, confidential advice, Talk to FRANK.

    Type

    website and support

    Target Group

    Professionals, Parents / Carers, Young People

    Resource Name

    Talk to Frank

    Resource Contact

    via website

    Topic

    Tobacco, Alcohol, Drugs

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    Talk to Frank

    Related Link

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    n/a

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    n.d.

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • How to stop smoking and stay stopped

    Resource link

    How to stop smoking and stay stopped

    Description

    Booklet with tips and advice on how to stop smoking and stay stopped

    Type

    Booklet / leaflet

    Target Group

    Professionals, Parents / Carers, Young People

    Resource Name

    How to stop smoking and stay stopped

    Resource Contact

    NHS Health Scotland

    Topic

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    NHS Health Scotland

    Related Link

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    n/a

    Implications for Staff

    n/a

    Publication Date

    October 2016

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • Take it Right Outside

    Resource link

    Take it Right Outside

    The dangers of second hand smoke, includes a short film about the journey of smoke through the home.

    Description

    A web site providing information for parents on how to protect children from the hidden dangers of secondhand smoke. Includes a video showing smoke’s journey through the home, effects of smoking in the car, myth busting information, a quiz and tips on how to take smoking outside more easily.

    Type

    Web film

    Target Group

    Parents and Carers

    Resource Name

    Smoking – Take it Right Outside

    Resource Contact

    via website

    Topic

    Tobacco

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    Scottish Government

    Related Link

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    n/a

    Implications for Staff

    None

    Publication Date

    n.d.

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021