Ruth Walsh

Mother. Wife. Team Lead - Health Visiting. WDHSCP. All views and tweets are my own.

[The Art Department, Paisley Ltd @artdeptpaisley]

Opening tonight 4-9pm the Annual ACCORD Hospice Art Exhibition featuring over 500 artworks. The show will be opened by Renfrewshire Provost Lorraine Cameron. Most works will be for sale raising valuable funds for Accord's care in the community. Refreshments served. FREE

[West Dunbartonshire Health+Social Care Partnership @wdhscp]

On this #HumanTraffickingAwarenessDay, we want to remind you that victims might be hidden in plain sight. If you suspect someone is being exploited, call the Modern Slavery Helpline on 0800 0121 700.
@WDCouncil

[West Dunbartonshire Health+Social Care Partnership @wdhscp]

Saturday 20 Dec, Clydebank Health and Care Centre: Queens Quay Main Avenue, Clydebank G81 1BS – 10:00–19:00
Further details can be found at https://t.co/Dn7HIMCUOy
#FluHitsHarder
@NHSGGC @WDCouncil

[West Dunbartonshire Health+Social Care Partnership @wdhscp]

Sunday 21 Dec, Concorde Community Centre: St Mary’s Way, Dumbarton G82 1LJ – 10:00–19:00
Further details can be found at - https://t.co/Dn7HIMCUOy
#FluHitsHarder @WDCouncil @nhsgcc @NHS24

[The Breastfeeding Network UK @BfN_UK]

With Christmas celebrations just around the corner, you may be wondering whether it’s okay to have an alcoholic drink while breastfeeding 💜

• Having occasional, small amounts of alcohol while breastfeeding is generally considered fine (for example, a glass of wine with a meal or a couple of drinks socially).

•You should not drink regularly or heavily (e.g. binge drinking) without thinking about how to reduce your baby’s exposure.

• If you plan to drink heavily, make sure your baby is cared for by a sober, responsible adult.

• Never share a bed or sofa with your baby if you’ve had any alcohol.

• Anyone who’s been drinking should avoid situations where they could fall asleep with a baby—whether that’s on a bed, chair, or sofa.

• You don’t need to “pump and dump” to remove alcohol from your milk. As your blood alcohol level drops, the amount in your milk drops too.

• You may want to express for comfort to avoid engorgement when missing feeds.

• If you want to minimise your baby’s exposure to alcohol, you can avoid feeding for 2–3 hours after drinking.

Find out more in our factsheet:
https://t.co/owT7oyC9r7

✨Having a drink this Christmas?✨
Thinking ahead can help you enjoy the holidays safely - plan your celebrations so you can enjoy a drink while making sure your baby is cared for.

[The Breastfeeding Network UK @BfN_UK]

There's not long left to apply for the role of Community Peer Supporter for our Ayrshire and Arran service 💜

If you are interested in being considered for this position, go to:
https://t.co/zeQZgr9yaV

#CharityJobs #AyrshireJobs

[West Dunbartonshire Health+Social Care Partnership @wdhscp]

Signing and returning your child’s vaccine consent forms from school will help protect them against meningitis, cancers and more. Remember to #ChatSignProtect
For more information visit https://t.co/yBaw0WoGYJ @WDCouncil @SPTA_HS @Kilpatrickscho1 @VoL_Academy

[West Dunbartonshire Health+Social Care Partnership @wdhscp]

Has your pre-school child missed their flu vaccination? Flu cases are on the rise. Call 0800 917 6115 to arrange a new appointment. The vaccine cannot give a child the flu and will start to provide protection in 10-14 days. It takes a few seconds and is painless @WDCouncil

[West Dunbartonshire Health+Social Care Partnership @wdhscp]

🌍 Today we stand together for #WorldAIDSDay. Join us in raising awareness, fighting stigma, and supporting those living with HIV. Every voice matters in creating a world free from HIV-related discrimination. Learn how you can get involved https://t.co/PKIy4z7sfw #WorldAIDSDay

[West Dunbartonshire Health+Social Care Partnership @wdhscp]

The prevalence of #ViolenceAgainstWomenAndGirls means that everyone has a role to play in preventing and ending it #16Days #AllTogether
@WDCouncil

[West Dunbartonshire Health+Social Care Partnership @wdhscp]

Today is the International Day for the Elimination of #ViolenceAgainstWomen and it marks the start of the #16Days campaign against #GenderBasedViolence. The theme this year is #AllTogether to prevent and end #VAWG
@WDCouncil

[West Dunbartonshire Health+Social Care Partnership @wdhscp]

Come and meet the team from @CR_UK at Clydebank Leisure Centre on Wednesday 3rd December. Get a free health MOT and find out more about cancer screening and how to make changes to reduce your risk. It could save your life. @WDCouncil @wdclibraries @WDLeisure @DACA_WD @WDwellbeing

[West Dunbartonshire Health+Social Care Partnership @wdhscp]

NHSGGC is urging all eligible residents to get their Winter vaccine vaccinations. eligible?
https://t.co/Tkh9VRZSrg
Drop in Bus 18/11/2025 Tuesday 10:00-16:00 Clydebank shopping centre.
No Appointment Necessary
@WDCouncil @_improvinglives @NHSGGC @WDCAB1

[The Art Department, Paisley Ltd @artdeptpaisley]

It's the LAST THREE DAYS of @bigartshow 2025. Another bumper year with over 1,000 artworks over two lovely new Gallery floors. Open 10am-4pm, Thu, Fri Sat this week. Show closes 4pm Saturday. Last chance to see or buy. 9-11 Causeyside Street, PAISLEY PA1 1UW TEL [phone]

[West Dunbartonshire Health+Social Care Partnership @wdhscp]

NHSGGC is urging all eligible residents to get their Winter vaccine vaccinations. eligible?
https://t.co/Tkh9VRZSrg
Drop in Bus
12/11/2025 Thursday 10:00-16:00 - Ladyton shops

No Appointment Necessary
@WDCouncil @_improvinglives @NHSGGC @WDCAB1 @wdclibraries @Working4U_WDC

[West Dunbartonshire Health+Social Care Partnership @wdhscp]

Please share with your contacts, thank you.

@WDCEducation @WDCouncil @DACA_WD @wdclibraries @Working4U_WDC @WDLeisure @WDCVS

[West Dunbartonshire Health+Social Care Partnership @wdhscp]

Please share widely, thank you.

@WDCEducation @WDCouncil @DACA_WD @wdclibraries @Working4U_WDC @WDLeisure @WDCVS

[West Dunbartonshire Health+Social Care Partnership @wdhscp]

Come and meet the team from Breathing Space at Clydebank Library tomorrow afternoon for free and confidential support. We all need a listening ear sometimes. See you then. @WDCouncil @wdclibraries @WDCVS @DACA_WD @WDCAB1 @WDwellbeing @Working4U_WDC @WDLeisure

[West Dunbartonshire Health+Social Care Partnership @wdhscp]

Please share with your contacts, thank you.

@WDCEducation @WDCouncil @DACA_WD @wdclibraries @Working4U_WDC @WDLeisure @WDCVS

[West Dunbartonshire Health+Social Care Partnership @wdhscp]

Women aged over 70 are welcome to request a mammogram. Just call the West of Scotland Breast Screening Service on 0141 800 8800. If you are notice symptoms such as changes in skin texture, lumps or discharge around the chest area, your GP wants to see you. #breastaware @WDCouncil