Community Services

Smoking

Quit Your Way

Free specialist support to help you stop smoking. Support sessions are informal and a stop smoking specialist can explain medications available such as Nicotine Replacement Therapy and Champix.

You can refer yourself here.

CAB logo

Citizen's Advice Bureau (CAB)

Help with debt and money problems as well as advise on housing, benefits and other issues.

www.cas.org.uk/bureaux/penicuik-citizens-advice-bureau

bereavement

National Bereavement Service

Every bereavement is different and there are different processes dependent on your circumstances.

www.thenbs.org

elderly

Elderly Care

There are lots of groups who can help. 

Dementia UK - 1:1 support and advice for people living with dementia.
call 0800 888 6678 

Age UK - Call 0800 169 2081

SIlver Line - Free support line 24 hours a day
Call 0800 4708 090

Care Information Scotland is a telephone and website service providing information about care services for older people in Scotland:

If you would prefer to talk to someone, call 08456 001 001 (charged at local rate).

 

weight management

Weight Management

Couch to 5K
Get off the couch and running in just 9 weeks. Grab your trainers, download the app and follow the step-by-step instructions.

One you easy meals
The free easy meals app is a great way to eat foods that are healthier for you. You'll find delicious, easy ideas to help if you are short of inspiration. 

Weight Watchers
Support to reach your target weight.