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Photograph attached: Beacon staff at Scotland’s Health Awards ceremony

The Beacon comes out on top at Scotland’s Health Awards

Community wellbeing centre, The Beacon has been recognised at Scotland’s Health Awards last night (Thursday, 12 November).

The Beacon took home the Care for Mental Health Award at the ceremony in Edinburgh.

The centre is for anyone living in Angus over the age of 16 and offers support seven days a week, 365 days a year, from 12pm to 12am. Located at Kirk Square, Arbroath, visitors can attend in person, over the phone, by text, email or social media.

Chief Officer for Angus Health and Social Care Partnership, Jillian Galloway, said, “This is an incredible achievement for the whole team. Having opened last year, they have supported so many,

ensuring that people get the right support, at the right time, from the right person, in the right setting.

“The Beacon provides a vital service for people across Angus, offering a safe, welcoming and accessible place for anyone who may be struggling with their mental health.

“This award is a fantastic recognition of the dedication, compassion and hard work shown by the team every single day. I’m incredibly proud of what they have achieved and the positive difference they continue to make to our communities.”

NHS Tayside Chief Executive, Nicky Connor, said, “It is fantastic to see The Beacon recognised at Scotland’s Health Awards. The service plays an important role in supporting people across Angus, making sure help is available when people need it.

“Awards like this shine a light on the excellent work taking place across our health and social care services. Congratulations to everyone involved in The Beacon on this well-deserved achievement.”

This is a second recent win for The Beacon who won Policing Partner of the Year from Police Scotland earlier this month and have been nominated in the upcoming COSLA Awards.

Scotland’s Health Awards are run by NHS Scotland and the Scottish Government to acknowledge and celebrate those who go the extra mile to improve the health and wellbeing of others.

For more information about The Beacon, go to https://www.angushscp.scot/Angus, call 0800 135 7899 or text 07418632399.

Contact:

Cara Longmuir

NHS Tayside Communications

(01382) 740720