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02/09/2026

Looking for a job, apprenticeship or a fresh start?

24 employers are heading to Grangemouth Town Hall on Thursday 10 September, with many actively recruiting locally.

Whether you're changing career, returning to work or looking to build your skills, come along and speak directly to employers and support organisations about jobs, training and opportunities available now.

📍 Grangemouth Town Hall & Municipal Chambers
🗓 Thursday 10 September
⏰ 10am to 2pm
✅ Free entry, no booking required

Further details via the link in the comments, or email [email protected] to find out more.

01/09/2026

It’s Recovery Month!

Throughout September, we’ll be celebrating the positive changes made by those in recovery, sharing stories, and challenging stigma. 🌟

No matter where you are in your journey, we want to celebrate your achievements 💜

To kickstart the month, we want to know what advice you would give to someone who was thinking about asking for help? 👇

31/08/2026

Do you know the signs of an overdose?

Today is Overdose Awareness Day and we want to make sure as many people as possible know the signs of an overdose:

Deep snoring/gurgling noises

You can’t wake the person up, and they don’t respond if you shake their shoulders or call their name

A blue tinge to the lips, nail beds or other extremities

They have stopped breathing.

If you think someone has overdosed, call 999 and wait for an ambulance. You can also give them naloxone, but this will only be effective if they have taken opioids or drugs contaminated with synthetic opioids.

If you think someone is overdosing but you aren’t sure what they’ve taken, you can still give them naloxone. It won’t hurt them, and it could help them.

For more info on naloxone and how to help someone who has overdosed, visit our website:

https://www.changegrowlive.org/advice-info/alcohol-drugs/naloxone-overdose-reversal-drug

31/08/2026

Today on International Overdose Awareness Day, we stand together across the globe declaring it's time for change. We are showing up, speaking up, and saying loudly - let's end overdose! 💜

28/08/2026

28/08/2026

Looking to boost your mental wellbeing but not sure where to start? 🧠✨

NHS inform offers free, evidence-based online resources designed to help you feel like yourself again. Discover the right tool for you:

☁️ SilverCloud – Interactive online course packed with practical ways to deal with life's daily challenges.

☀️ Daylight – A personalised digital programme using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help you manage and overcome anxiety.

💤 Sleepio – A clinically-proven digital sleep programme based on CBT to help you get the restful night you deserve.

Take the first step towards feeling better today. Explore these free resources now: https://nhs24.info/mental_wellbeing

28/08/2026

From your brain, to your heart, to your liver! Drinking alcohol can impact your body in many different ways. Maybe even in some ways you weren't aware of...

🫀Did you know that heavy drinking is associated with both hypertension and increased risk of stroke?

🧠Or that, overuse of alcohol can worsen the symptoms of many mental health problems?

The good news is, even just small changes to your drinking can make a big difference to your health. Explore our interactive body map to find out more.👇
https://alcoholchange.org.uk/alcohol-facts/interactive-tools/alcohol-and-your-body-map

28/08/2026

To mark International Overdose Awareness Day, commuters at Edinburgh Waverley Station can get free naloxone training and kits People in Edinburgh can learn how…

28/08/2026

Do you know what the signs of overdose are? For opioids, they can include:
- not responding
- cold or clammy skin
- irregular, shallow, or slow breathing
- snoring or gurgling sounds (can appear like deep sleep)
- blue/pale or grey/ashen lips or fingertips.
Use naloxone if you have it and call an ambulance because naloxone only temporarily reverses overdose. Overdose deaths are preventable when we know the signs!
Visit www.overdoseday.com to find out more.