The Health Agency

The Health Agency The Health Agency supports the community of Wester Hailes and SW Edinburgh to reduce health inequalit

The Health Agency seeks to enable local people to take action that makes a positive impact on their own and their community’s physical, mental and emotional well-being. In the pursuit of this purpose, the Agency will be guided by three operating principles. An Holistic Approach -The Agency recognises that real health improvement can best be achieved through a holistic approach. This acknowledges t

hat individual well-being depends on physical, emotional, social and environmental factors. Community Development - The Agency will adopt an approach that is consistent with the principles of community development in terms of empowering people, both individually and collectively, to identify and address the issues that confront their lives. Working in Partnership - The Agency acknowledges the importance of working collaboratively with voluntary and statutory services to ensure that awareness of health issues is integral to their activities.

We’ll be bringing the sunshine β˜€οΈ tomorrow at Community Lunch with some super colourful salad πŸ₯— boxes, which will includ...
17/06/2026

We’ll be bringing the sunshine β˜€οΈ tomorrow at Community Lunch with some super colourful salad πŸ₯— boxes, which will include

πŸ₯• Roasted vegetable couscous
πŸ§€ Whipped feta
πŸ§„ Beetroot hummus
πŸ₯₯ Raspberry, coconut & lime bliss balls

🌞 Summer in a box! 🌞

There will also be β˜• hot drinks, great chat, and a warm welcome waiting for you and this meal is completely free for local people.

We look forward to seeing you all tomorrow! 😊

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The Community Lunch is back on tomorrow with a delicious home cooked Italian-inspired menu πŸπŸ‘©β€πŸ³πŸ§‘β€πŸ³ Our amazing volunteer...
10/06/2026

The Community Lunch is back on tomorrow with a delicious home cooked Italian-inspired menu 🍝

πŸ‘©β€πŸ³πŸ§‘β€πŸ³ Our amazing volunteers have been working hard in the kitchen this morning getting everything ready, so please come along and show your support πŸ’›

πŸ“ Health Agency Space
πŸ•§ 12:30pm

Tomorrow's menu includes:

πŸ… Slow-cooked lentil Bolognese ragΓΉ
🌿 Lemony spaghetti tossed with fresh herbs
🍫 Hand-rolled Biscoff, espresso and dark chocolate truffles (contains nuts)

We can't wait to see you all tomorrow, we've missed you!

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πŸŽ‰βœ¨ WE DID IT! WE WON Β£5,000! βœ¨πŸŽ‰We are absolutely thrilled to share that The Health Agency is one of just 10 charities to...
02/06/2026

πŸŽ‰βœ¨ WE DID IT! WE WON Β£5,000! βœ¨πŸŽ‰

We are absolutely thrilled to share that The Health Agency is one of just 10 charities to win in Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Health & Wellbeing Draw! πŸ™ŒπŸ’œ

This is a huge moment for us β€” and it’s all thanks to YOU.
Every single nomination from our amazing community helped make this happen πŸ’œ
πŸ‘ Thank you for backing us
πŸ‘ Thank you for believing in what we do
πŸ‘ And a huge thank you to Benefact Group for this incredible support

This funding will make a real difference β€” helping us reach more people at the right time so they can lead longer, healthier and more fulfilling lives.

πŸ’œ Β£5,000 could provide healthy food support for up to 15 families β€” around 50 people β€” for a whole year.

We’re celebrating today β€” and getting straight back to making that impact tomorrow πŸ’ͺ

πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸŒŸ Only 4 more sleeps until the annual Wester Hailes Fun Run! πŸŒŸπŸšΆβ€β™‚οΈβ™ΏJoin us this Saturday at Clovenstone Community Ce...
02/06/2026

πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸŒŸ Only 4 more sleeps until the annual Wester Hailes Fun Run! πŸŒŸπŸšΆβ€β™‚οΈβ™Ώ

Join us this Saturday at Clovenstone Community Centre, with the event starting at 11am. We're looking for as many participants as possible, so whether you'd like to run, jog, walk, or wheel the route, we'd love to see you there! πŸ’š

You can sign up using the QR code on the flyer or register on the day. πŸ“

After the event, enjoy a delicious community lunch from 11:45am, featuring some fantastic locally grown produce from the Clovie Garden πŸ₯•πŸ₯¬πŸŒ±

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Louise at [email protected] or call 0131 453 9400.

Come along, get active, connect with your community, and enjoy a fantastic day together! πŸŽ‰πŸ‘Ÿβ˜€οΈ

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⏰ Last chance to nominate!There’s still time to help us secure Β£5,000 for our community β€” but the deadline is midnight S...
22/05/2026

⏰ Last chance to nominate!

There’s still time to help us secure Β£5,000 for our community β€” but the deadline is midnight Sunday.

πŸ‘‰ Takes just 30 seconds
βœ… Nominate The Health Agency
βœ… Tag ONE person to do the same

Every nomination could make the difference.

πŸ™ Nominate now:
https://movementforgood.com/draws/special/health-wellbeing?cn=SC027773&ct=health&i=1778573273-78786.jpg&utm_source=holiday+card&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=M4G2025card&utm_id=M4G2025card

Thank you πŸ’™

πŸ’­ What Β£5,000 could mean for our community through the Benefact Group Movement for Good Health and Wellbeing Draw

πŸ₯• Feed 15 families for a year through the Sunflower Pantry
🧠 Support 20 people with counselling to help their mental wellbeing
πŸ’œ Provide 200+ soothing massages to ease pain and offer respite for people affected by cancer

That’s real, life-changing support for local people.

⏱️ Quick challenge β€” takes 30 seconds:
πŸ‘‰ Nominate us
πŸ‘‰ Tag ONE person to do the same

A few people doing this before Sunday 24 May could make all the difference.

πŸ™ Nominate The Health Agency here:
https://movementforgood.com/draws/special/health-wellbeing?cn=SC027773&ct=health&i=1778573273-78786.jpg&utm_source=holiday+card&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=M4G2025card&utm_id=M4G2025card

πŸ₯« Have Your Lunch and Bring a Tin! Our Sunflower Pantry has recently moved to a new location, and we’re really in need o...
20/05/2026

πŸ₯« Have Your Lunch and Bring a Tin!

Our Sunflower Pantry has recently moved to a new location, and we’re really in need of shelf items at the moment πŸ›’

We’ve added a shopping list below, along with tomorrow’s delicious community lunch menu. πŸ₯« Any food donations would be hugely appreciated by both us and our pantry members, but only if you have anything spare πŸ’•

Every tin, packet, and cupboard item makes a real difference πŸ™Œ

πŸ’› Thank you so much for your continued support and and we will see you all tomorrow from 12.30pm

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πŸ’­ What Β£5,000 could mean for our community through the Benefact Group Movement for Good Health and Wellbeing DrawπŸ₯• Feed ...
18/05/2026

πŸ’­ What Β£5,000 could mean for our community through the Benefact Group Movement for Good Health and Wellbeing Draw

πŸ₯• Feed 15 families for a year through the Sunflower Pantry
🧠 Support 20 people with counselling to help their mental wellbeing
πŸ’œ Provide 200+ soothing massages to ease pain and offer respite for people affected by cancer

That’s real, life-changing support for local people.

⏱️ Quick challenge β€” takes 30 seconds:
πŸ‘‰ Nominate us
πŸ‘‰ Tag ONE person to do the same

A few people doing this before Sunday 24 May could make all the difference.

πŸ™ Nominate The Health Agency here:
https://movementforgood.com/draws/special/health-wellbeing?cn=SC027773&ct=health&i=1778573273-78786.jpg&utm_source=holiday+card&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=M4G2025card&utm_id=M4G2025card

🌿🍲 Tomorrow’s Tasty Community Lunch Menu πŸ“πŸ₯₯Join us from πŸ•§ 12:30pm for a delicious FREE community lunch lovingly prepared...
13/05/2026

🌿🍲 Tomorrow’s Tasty Community Lunch Menu πŸ“πŸ₯₯

Join us from πŸ•§ 12:30pm for a delicious FREE community lunch lovingly prepared by our amazing local volunteers πŸ‘©β€πŸ³πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³

On the menu:

πŸ₯•πŸ… Veg-packed minestrone soup made with locally grown produce
πŸ“πŸ₯₯ Fresh strawberry and coconut bliss balls

Come along, enjoy some tasty food, and connect with the community 🏑

Everyone is welcome 😊

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πŸ“A small action today could make a big difference locally The Health Agency has been entered into the Benefact Group Mov...
12/05/2026

πŸ“A small action today could make a big difference locally

The Health Agency has been entered into the Benefact Group Movement for Good – Health & Wellbeing Special Draw, where 10 charities will each receive Β£5,000 to support their work.

Every nomination increases our chances of being selected β€” and it only takes 30–60 seconds to do.

Nominate The Health Agency πŸ‘‡
https://movementforgood.com/draws/special/health-wellbeing?cn=SC027773&ct=health&i=1778573273-78786.jpg&utm_source=holiday+card&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=M4G2025card&utm_id=M4G2025card

If we’re successful, this funding could help transform local people’s lives by:
πŸ₯• helping people access affordable, nutritious food
🧠 offering counselling and CBT so people can recover and thrive
πŸŽ—οΈ supporting people affected by cancer and long term conditions
🀝 bringing people together to reduce isolationπŸ“ and loneliness

Together, we can help ensure local people can lead longer, healthier and more fulfilling lives.

πŸ“… Nominations close Sunday 24 May
πŸ™ Please nominate us today β€” and share this post to help spread the word. Every nomination really does make a difference.

Some footage of our sunshiney 🌞 community lunch  πŸ₯£ last week where we enjoyed some alfresco dining 🍽 and some fantastic ...
06/05/2026

Some footage of our sunshiney 🌞 community lunch πŸ₯£ last week where we enjoyed some alfresco dining 🍽 and some fantastic company!

The lunchπŸ₯— will be taking a wee break this week, but will be back on Thursday 14th, with some tasty springtime 🌿 delights!

See you all then!β˜•πŸ‘‹

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The Health Agency, Wester Hailes Healthy Living Centre, 30 Harvesters Way
Edinburgh
EH143JF

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