Safe space for festival-goers

Pictured at the Safe Space Tent at Heb Celt Festival on Thursday 20th July are some of the staff and volunteers from Action for Children, NHS Western Isles, Outer Hebrides Alcohol and Drug Partnership and other organisations, including third sector.

The tent is situated in the festival grounds and is staffed over the three days by experienced and supportive staff who are trained to manage risks to festival goers.

The volunteers are split into teams of two, with staff covering the front of tent, intensive support, inside the arena and the periphery. The Safe Space provides a monitored rest and recovery area for those that may have taken too much alcohol or substances, or may just be feeling anxious and needs some emotional and practical support.

Everyone coming into the tent is well looked after. Anyone requiring additional support is safely passed to the care of the on-site paramedics and ambulance crew, reducing the need for the person to be taken to hospital. 

This service would not be possible without the amazing team of volunteers who come from a range of backgrounds and who care about people’s wellbeing.

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