| | Pilton Community Health Project The Pilton Community Health Project, established in 1984 and based in the North of Edinburgh, uses a community development approach to enable local people to identify their health needs and in response to these, works with them to tackle the issues which affect their health, for example, by campaigning or developing local resources and services. The Project works to the objectives laid out in the local Health Plan,"Our Health Matters", which was drawn up after a major community consultation exercise. Objectives | 1 | To alleviate the high levels of stress experienced by local people. |
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To identify, tackle and improve the life circumstances that underlie poor health. |
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To ensure local equity of access to health related services, resources and information. |
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To alleviate the high levels of isolation and loneliness experienced by older people. |
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To promote and support healthy patterns of living and healthy environments. |
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To ensure people receive support and have the opportunity to explore feelings associated with loss and bereavement. |
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To address issues relating to food poverty and healthy eating. |
We also offer the following services:
BARRI GRUBB FOOD PROJECT - The shop which sells fresh fruit, vegetables & milk
- We can deliver to your home
- We also offer cooking courses
WOMEN SUPPORTING WOMEN - The Befriending Project
- Group and individual support for local women
PILTON COUNSELLING SERVICE - A free service for local people who want to talk to a trained counsellor about emotional or personal difficulties
HEADSPACE - Group work for young men aged 12-18 in local high schools and community settings. The group work uses discussions, games and exercises to help build postive mental health and well-being
BABY BANTER - A groupwork programme developed to meet local women's antenatal needs
PILTON WALKING PROJECT - Walking opportunities for local people and local groups
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