Ageing/Elderly
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/services/information-advice/guides-and-factsheets/
Alcohol / Drugs
http://www.alcoholanddrugsaction.org.uk
https://alcoholchange.org.uk/alcohol-facts/fact-sheets
Arthritis
https://www.versusarthritis.org
Cervical Screening Leaflets
Your cervical smear test after treatment
http://www.healthscotland.com/documents/5536.aspx
Cervical Smear test invitation leaflet
http://www.healthscotland.com/documents/24327.aspx
Cervical Smear test results
http://www.healthscotland.com/documents/4599.aspx
Contraception
http://www.nhsgrampian.org/sexualhealth
https://www.theinsandouts.co.uk
https://www.contraceptionchoices.org
Oxford Leaflet – Different ways to take the combined pill
http://www.gpwebsolutions-host.co.uk/11221/files/2020/12/2020.12-Oxford-Leaflet-Different-ways-to-take-the-combined-pill.pdf
Covid
http://www.yourcovidrecovery.nhs.uk
https://www.sign.ac.uk/media/1798/sign-long-covid-patient-booklet-1.pdf
https://www.guidelinesinpractice.co.uk/infection/top-tips-managing-long-covid/455742.article
https://www.nhsgrampian.org/covid-19/long-covid/
Dementia
https://www.aberdeencityhscp.scot/our-delivery/about-dementia/
Ear Wax & Syringing
https://www.danestonemedicalpractice.co.uk/files/2024/02/Ear-wax-and-syringing-Feb24.pdf
Exercise
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/nhs-fitness-studio/
Foot Care
NHS Grampian Podiatry – Self Referral Form
NHS Grampian – Looking after your feet leaflet
General websites
http://www.nhsinform.scot (NHS Scotland)
http://www.nhs.uk (NHS England)
https://www.nhsgrampian.org/healthpoint
https://www.foodaidnetwork.org.uk/cash-first-leaflets
https://www.selfcareforum.org/the-power-of-self-care/
https://www.selfcareforum.org/the-power-of-self-care/
My Power Of Attorney – Scotland
Mental Health
Suicide Prevention App (click below)
https://www.preventsuicideapp.com/
SAMH – Supporting someone with suicidal thoughts (click below)
Danestone Community Chaplaincy Listening Service (click below)
https://www.danestonemedicalpractice.co.uk/files/2022/03/CCL-Listening-Service-Prompt-Danestone.docx
https://www.breathingspace.scot
https://www.beatingtheblues.co.uk
http://www.grampianmhguides.com
http://www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk
https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters
https://thirdlevelfoundation.co.uk/
http://www.trydaylight.com/nhs
Below is some useful Mental Health Apps
https://www.danestonemedicalpractice.co.uk/files/2021/07/Useful-Mental-Health-Apps.pdf
Children / Teenagers Mental Health
https://young.scot/campaigns/national/aye-feel
Pregnancy / Birth / Children
https://ihv.org.uk/families/top-tips/
Muscles, Bones & Joints
https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/muscle-bone-and-joints
https://www.mskphysiogrampian.scot.nhs.uk
Self-referral for patients who wish to refer themselves directly to the physiotherapy service
https://startback.hfac.keele.ac.uk/patients/
Mindfulness
Skin
Sleep
https://go.bighealth.com/en-gb/nhs-scotland-staff
(Free to health & care staff in Scotland until 31.12.20)
Test Result Interpretation
Menopause
https://menopausematters.co.uk
https://www.rockmymenopause.com
Pain Management
Medical Conditions & Dietary Advice
https://www.bda.uk.com/food-health/food-facts/medical-conditions-food-facts.html
Measuring Blood Pressure at Home
- for each blood pressure recording, 2 consecutive measurements are taken, at least 1 minute apart and with the person seated and
- blood pressure is recorded twice daily, ideally in the morning and evening and
- blood pressure recording continues for at least 4 days, ideally for 7 days.
- https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/medical/tests/blood-pressure-measuring-at-home
Self Harm
Refer by email to: [email protected]
This email address is monitored regularly throughout the day (from 10am – 5pm).
If your email was submitting a Referral, the person in distress will be contacted within 24 hours of this email being received.
