Healthy Shetland

23/09/2026

🌟 Falls Prevention Awareness Week (21-25 September)

Small steps can make a big difference in helping prevent falls and maintain independence. We're delighted to support this local initiative, developed in partnership with NHS Shetland and Shetland ForWirds, which brings an important health message to life through the Shetland language.

Find out more below 👇

21/09/2026

✨ ASIST Training Update ✨

Thank you for the interest in our upcoming ASIST (Applied Su***de Intervention Skills Training) course at Islesburgh Community Centre in October.

✅ The course is now fully booked.

If you would like to be considered for future ASIST courses, please get in touch and we will add your name to our waiting list for upcoming sessions.

To join the waiting list, contact the Health Improvement Team:

☎️ 01595 743330
📧 [email protected]

Thank you to everyone who has booked a place and helped share information about this training opportunity. 🧡

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21/09/2026

✨ ASIST Training – Places Still Available ✨

There are still a few places available on our upcoming ASIST (Applied Su***de Intervention Skills Training) course taking place in Lerwick this October.

ASIST is a practical, interactive two-day course that helps participants recognise when someone may be at risk of su***de and develop the skills and confidence to support them.

📅 21–22 October 2026
🕘 9.00am–5.00pm (both days)
📍 Islesburgh Community Centre, Lerwick
💷 Free to attend

Delivered in partnership with Mind Your Head.

To book a place, contact the Health Improvement Team: ☎️ 01595 743330
📧 [email protected]

📢 Please share with anyone who may be interested.

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17/09/2026

The Shetland Recovery Hub have their annual 'Recovery Walk' this Saturday at 2pm. This walk is open to everyone and celebrates those going through recovery of drug use. Meet at The Recovery Hub at Pitt Lane in Lerwick for 2pm start. 🚶‍♀️‍➡️💜

17/09/2026

🏃🦽🦯 Ready, Set, Go! The World's Most Northerly junior parkrun is coming to Shetland! 🎉

Calling all bairns aged 4–14! 🌟

Clickimin Loch junior parkrun launches on Sunday 20 September and everyone is invited to join the fun.

📍 Meet beside the overspill car park at Anderson High School
⏰ 9.15am briefing & warm-up
🏃 9.30am start (2km)

Whether you're a runner, walker, wheelchair user, or just want to give it a go, junior parkrun is a free, fun and inclusive weekly event for all abilities.

✅ Free to take part
✅ Open to ages 4–14
✅ Family-friendly
✅ Volunteer opportunities available

Before taking part, all children must be registered with parkrun and have their own barcode.

Find out more and register here: Clickimin Loch junior parkrun

💙 Come along, get active, meet new friends and be part of something special from day one!

15/09/2026

Are you aged 11-18 and live in Scotland? We want to hear from you.

Food Standards Scotland, Public Health Scotland and Young Scot are inviting young people to share their experiences of buying food and drink when out and about or ordering takeaway.

Your feedback will help us better understand the factors that influence food choices and inform future work to create a healthier food environment in Scotland.

Young Scot survey link -

Please take a few minutes to take our survey.

15/09/2026

Got 2 minutes? We want to know what would help you to be more active in Shetland! Fill out the anonymous lifestyle survey below 📲⬇️

📣 WIN! Enter into the prize draw to win a FREE return trip with NorthLink Ferries for 2 adults and a cabin (for adults only). 🛳️

Adult Survey (18+): https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=rPPnTRKeHEiy8bJBnBocId1rBQ89a65OkwV1a6OeNSFUMFVXWjc5UzdGQ1NFWVJTWkdHNk9LNVoySy4u&route=shorturl

Young People Survey (5-17 years): https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=rPPnTRKeHEiy8bJBnBocId1rBQ89a65OkwV1a6OeNSFUNlIyTkVFMVg4NEFDSFcwQlhYVUdDSlhBNS4u&route=shorturl

11/09/2026

What if asking about su***de could save a life?

Lindsey and Jenna's story shows how asking about su***de was the first step in getting help.

Asking someone if they are thinking about su***de can feel difficult, but starting a conversation can make a real difference.

Watch the video to hear more about their experience and why asking the question matters.

🔗https://youtu.be/Jpw5VoB9jFY

There are more stories available from people who have experience of asking about su***de and have found hope on their own journey.

💚 Learn more at https://www.su***deprevention.scot/ask


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10/09/2026

💚We're at Mareel from 11am to 1pm for Su***de Prevention Awareness Week.

If you'd like to learn more about su***de prevention, available support services, or simply want to stop by and say hello, we'd love to see you.

💜 Drop in any time. No booking needed.

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10/09/2026

Today we mark World Su***de Prevention Day. 🧡 This year, we are encouraging everyone to feel more comfortable asking someone they are worried about, “Are you thinking about su***de?”

We know this can feel daunting, but asking the question could be the first step in helping someone get the support they need.

To help, Su***de Prevention Scotland has developed a simple three-step approach to support people to start a conversation about su***de. We’re sharing these steps today to help make talking about su***de feel a little easier.

🎥 Why is asking the question so important? This short video from Su***de Prevention Scotland highlights how asking someone about su***de can be the first step in helping them get support.

🔗https://youtu.be/TO0zTvi_MdE

There is also training available to help people feel more confident having these conversations and supporting someone who may be struggling.

To find out more, visit the training section of our website:
🔗www.healthyshetland.com/mental-health-improvement-and-prevention-self-harm-and-su***de-training/

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