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3POS/151/B	LESSONS IN CHANGE - A JOURNEY TOWARDS DELIVERING INTEGRATED SERVICES FOR CHILDREN	Book	3POS Policy/strategy documents	Professional
Synopsis	The primary aim of the report and toolkit is to draw out general lessons for managing change, and to provide a useful resource for managers involved in planning and implementing complex change. The case study within it has been produced because the PACT change process is a microcosm of changes that have taken place more widely in Community Health and Care Partnerships (CHCPs) across the city. REVIEW DATE NOVEMBER 2010.

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1SEX/044/B	SCOTLAND'S SEXUAL HEALTH INFORMATION - 2008	Book	1SEX Sex Education	Professional
Synopsis	Scotland's Sexual Health Information - 2008. This is the fourth annual scottish report produced by Sexually Transmitted Infection Edidemiology Advisory Group (STIEAG) regarding sexually transmitted infections and other sexual health information for Scotland. REVIEW DATE: DECEMBER 2013

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3POS/153/B	NEUROLOGICAL HEALTH SERVICES - DRAFT CLINICAL STANDARDS NOVEMBER 2008	Book	3POS Policy/strategy documents	General
Synopsis	NHS Quality Improvement Scotland is currently developing national clinical standards for neurological health services. This is the Draft Clinical Standards Report November 2008. REVIEW DATE - December 2013

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1BAB/002/D	BREASTFEEDING CHART SET	Display	1BAB Babyhood & Infancy	General
Synopsis	A set of 8 bi-lingual (Engilish and Spanish) laminated posters encouraging breasfeeding. These informative teaching charts include breastfeeding basics and solutions to common and special situations. (Each poster is 18 inches x 24 inches) REVIEW DATE - November 2013

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1BAB/008/DVD	BREASTFEEDING TIPS	DVD	1BAB Babyhood & Infancy	General
Synopsis	Breastfeeding is the natural, healthy way to feed your baby. It can be a very fulfilling experience for mothers, yet many have no-one to help them learn this new skill and stop before they would like to. This DVD helps give women the support and step-by-step guidance they need. REVIEW DATE November 2012

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1BAB/009/DVD	FOLLOW ME MUM - THE KEY TO SUCCESSFUL BREASTFEEDING	DVD	1BAB Babyhood & Infancy	Professional
Synopsis	"Follow Me Mum" is designed to help mothers: Understand how breastfeeding works Learn how to work with their baby's instinctive behavior Enjoy their breastfeeding experience. REVIEW DATE NOVEMBER 2010.

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1DRS/004/DVD	WE CAN HELP YOU STOP SMOKING	DVD	1DRS Drugs - Smoking/Tobacco	General
Synopsis	This DVD will tell you how to make stopping smoking easier. You will see a stop smoking group in action and get insight into the free practical support and treatment available. Hear from former smokers who will tell you how they managed to stop for good. REVIEW DATE NOVEMBER 2010.

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1DRG/001/DVD	DRUGS AND ALCOHOL	DVD	1DRG Drugs - General	Primary/Secondary
Synopsis	Set of 2 discs comprising a CD of Presentation Notes for the accompanying DVD which contains 4 programmes to help tackle the issues that affect young people. Titles as follows: Drugs - A Simple Choice - 18 mins - all ages. Drug Education. Interviews three young drug users and includes dramatic reconstructions of events they describe. Have A Good Time - 23 mins - age 10+ Underage Drinking. Shows the consequences of abusing alcohol but does not 'preach' or 'talk down'. Alcohol In The Dock - 20 mins - age 12+ Underage Drinking. Takes a look at both the pros and cons of drinking and allows viewers to make up their own minds. Learning Together - 13 mins - Primary School Heads - Drug Education at Primary level. REVIEW DATE: December 2013

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1BAB/010/DVD	BIOLOGICAL NURTURING LAID-BACK BREASTFEEDING	DVD	1BAB Babyhood & Infancy	Professional
Synopsis	Biological Nurturing is a neurobehavioural approach to breastfeeding initiation. This DVD disseminates compelling visual data that might have a profound impact on how you help mothers get started breastfeeding. REVIEW DATE NOVEMBER 2010.

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1BAB/020/L	FROM BUMP TO BREASTFEEDING (DVD FORMAT)	Leaflet	1BAB Babyhood & Infancy	General
Synopsis	This DVD is for every family in the UK and shows you that breastfeeding is natural and normal. This DVD will give you the information you need to begin and continue a happy breastfeeding relationship with your baby. REVIEW DATE NOVEMBER 2010.

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2SCH/003/L	GUIDANCE FOR CELEBRATIONS, SPECIAL EVENTS, SCHOOL TRIPS AND REWARDS.	Leaflet	2SCH Schools	Professional
Synopsis	Foods in schools has changed in recent years. The foods available at mid-morning break and at lunchtime must now meet national nutritional standards. An Act recently passed by the Scottish Government will make it a legal requirement to meet these nutritional standards. The Act also encourages schools to follow similar principles at social and cultural events. This leaflet provides guidance for Highland Schools on food for special events. ( THIS PUBLICATION IS ONLY AVAILABLE AS A DOWNLOADABLE PDF ON HIRS AND HIGHLANC COUNCIL'S WEBSITES). REVIEW DATE - October 2012.

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2SCH/002/L	LET THEM EAT CAKE! GUIDANCE FOR HEALTHIER HOME BAKING	Leaflet	2SCH Schools	Professional
Synopsis	Home baking is often produced for consumption in school at lunch time, mid-morning break, in home economics, and at home for school fetes and other social events. This leaflet has been written to help home cooks, school caterers and pupils improve the nutritional value of home baking. (PLEASE NOTE THIS PUBLICATION IS ONLY AVAILABLE AS A DOWNLOADABLE PDF FROM HIRS AND HIGHLAND COUNCIL'S WEBSITE). REVIEW DATE - October 2012.

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1DRS/007/L	TIPS TO HELP YOU QUIT	Leaflet	1DRS Drugs - Smoking/Tobacco	General
Synopsis	A simple illustrated step-by-step guide to quitting. Using few words and friendly pictures tips range from setting a quit day, asking for help, drinking lots of water, physical activity, low cal snacks and avoiding smoky places and the "Just one puff" thoughts. Ideal for non-fluent English speakers or any reduced reading abilities. Review Date - November 2013

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2SCH/001/L	GUIDANCE FOR SCHOOL SNACKS	Leaflet	2SCH Schools	Professional
Synopsis	The guidance outlined in this leaflet is primarily designed to offer extra clarity and practical suggestions for mid-morning break in primary and secondary schools in Highland, Argyll and Bute. (PLEASE NOTE THIS PUBLICATION IS ONLY AVAILABLE AS A DOWNLOADABLE PDF FROM HIRS AND HIGHLAND COUNCIL'S WEBSITES). REVIEW DATE - October 2012.

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1PAT/021/L	CONSENT YOUR RIGHTS	Leaflet	1PAT Patient Information	General
Synopsis	A guide for children and young people under 16 on how to get involved in decisions about their health care and treatment.Your parent or guardian may find this leaflet helpful too. REVIEW DATE - November 2013

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1DRS/037/L	ASPIRE TO STOP SMOKING	Leaflet	1DRS Drugs - Smoking/Tobacco	General
Synopsis	This magazine (revised 2008 edition) is packed with helpful and encouraging information aimed at smokers aspring to give up. This easy-to-follow publication highlights the health benefits of stopping smoking, presents essential facts about nicotine replacement therapy, the home as a smoke-free zone, how much money can be saved and points smokers to sources of help and support. It presents the latest information to help smokers give up and stay stopped. Issued at Booking Visit (approx 8 wks) by Midwife/GP. REVIEW DATE NOVEMBER 2011

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1HYG/005/L	HEADLICE INFORMATION FOR PARENTS	Leaflet	1HYG Hygiene (Personal)	General
Synopsis	Aimed at parents, this leaflet explains the facts about head lice, their detection and treatment. This has been locally produced as we decided that the national one had become dated because it makes no reference to treatment with dimeticone. Review Date - October 2013.

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1DRA/022/T	DRUNKBUSTER VISION IMPAIRMENT GOGGLES	T Pack	1DRA Drugs - Alcohol	Secondary
Synopsis	These goggles simulate effects of impairment, including reduced alertness, slowed reaction time, confusion, visual distortion, alteration of depth and distance perception, reduction of peripheral vision, poor judgement and decision making, double vision and lack of mascular co-ordination. Ideal as a training aid in conjunction with a condom demonstrator. REVIEW DATE March 2013

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1YOP/017/T	STANCE AGAINST HOMOPHOBIC BULLYING	T Pack	1YOP Young People	Primary/Secondary
Synopsis	All you ever need to know about tackling homophobic bullying in schools and youth settings, including: how to develop an anti-homophobic bullying strategy for your school, asessing and addressing staff training needs, curriculum planning etc. REVIEW DATE - October 2013.