Resources

The Health Information and Resources (HIRS) provides people who work, volunteer or study in Shetland with access to an extensive range of health promotion resources and information in a range of formats. Our information and materials complement work in many settings across the isles, eg schools, workplaces, health service, voluntary organisations and communities.

Local Information
Downloads

Materials include leaflets and booklets, teaching aids, contraceptive supplies, interactive models, books, display and pull up exhibition stands, posters and charts, DVD’s and CD’s.

Topic areas include:

  • alcohol
  • drugs
  • early years
  • immunisation
  • mental health
  • nutrition
  • physical activity
  • screening
  • sexual health and contraception
  • tobacco

Our services include:

  • Lending training packs, DVDs and models covering a wide range of health promotion topics.
  • Access to an extensive range of free leaflets and posters to support health promotion activities.
  • Access to promotional materials for selected local and national campaigns.
  • Equipment for loan such as display boards and flipcharts.
  • Access to trained staff, who can support you to find the best resources available tailored to meet your needs.

Resources can be collected from our office in Grantfield, or sent via internal mail –

they can be returned in the same way. 

Please note we are unable to send out orders via external mail.

Please also note that stocks are subject to availability and we reserve the right to limit quantities requested. If you cannot find what you are looking for, please ask. We may be able to direct you to a supplier if we do not have it ourselves.


Where to find us

Health Information and Resources Centre
Grantfield
Lerwick
ZE1 0NT

Email: shet.healthyshetland@nhs.scot
01595 807494