Self Referral

Based in the Alzheimer Scotland Brain Health and Dementia Resource Centre on King Street in Aberdeen we provide help for people who are worried about their brain health with support and an initial assessment. The service team can provide a personal brain health plan to support people to take steps to improve their brain health. The service is for anyone, regardless of age, who might have concerns about their brain health.

NHS Grampian healthpoints offer free, confidential information, advice, and access to reputable services for healthy weight management, including advice on healthy lifestyle/diet, activity opportunities, and free weight checks. There is also a free healthline telephone service

Health Walks are a national programme run by Paths for All and are designed to assist people to become more active through walking. Walking is a low impact activity which is accessible to everyone without the need for any special equipment or to go to a gym. Walking is a very social activity and our walks last 30-60 minutes and are delivered at a pace which allows and encourages talking.

VSA's Aberdeenshire carers service - supporting adults, children, and young people who care for someone living in Aberdeenshire.Do you look after someone who needs help and support due to an illness, disability, mental health problem, or substance misuse? If they could not manage without your support, and you’re not employed to do this, then you are a carer.

Clan is here for anyone affected by a cancer diagnosis. We provide emotional and practical support to people affected by cancer, their family, carers and friends. Clan offers emotional support through our team of trained staff and support volunteers. Sometimes it can be difficult to share things with those closest to us. At Clan we can give you time and space to talk to someone who understands your feelings. You do not need to make an appointment, support is available at all of our centres.

Alcohol & Drugs Action (ADA) provides confidential information, advice, and support for individuals affected by alcohol or drug use in Aberdeen City and Shire, offering various services including one-to-one support, group sessions, drop-in sessions, and support for families. They accept self-referrals.

Aberdeenshire Drug and Alcohol services have set up Step-In points in five main towns so anyone wanting support with drug and alcohol use can get same day treatment. If you wish to access the service you can drop in to these Step-In locations or will be offered an appointment on the day we get a referral.

The musculoskeletal physiotherapy service provides advice, assessment and treatment for those with musculoskeletal conditions. Musculoskeletal conditions are problems which affect your joints, muscles, bones and spine. Our team of specialist physiotherapists will help you manage these conditions through treatments such as exercise. We operate clinics throughout Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray. Simply, download the form, once completed please to the address below.

Finding that you have an unplanned pregnancy can be emotionally difficult and stressful. Some people will choose to continue the pregnancy but others will choose to have a termination (abortion) If you have an unplanned pregnancy you can contact your own GP who will refer you to the sexual health service OR if you live in the Grampian region you can contact the sexual health service directly.

Aberdeen City Podiatry services provide advice, assessment, and treatment for foot conditions for those registered with an Aberdeen City GP, accessible via self-referral. This includes both a self-referral form and a phone line.

We offer free and confidential advice for a wide range of services. Our reception team and the online booking site will ask you some questions. This is to make sure you see the right clinician.

Breathing Space is Scotland's mental health phone and Webchat service responding to people who are experiencing distress in their lives. It is an integral part of NHS 24's suite of mental health support services.

A free, confidential telephone-based service utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques to help individuals manage mild-to-moderate mental health issues such as stress, depression, and anxiety.

Get help with alcohol or drug use from Substances Support Scotland. The team offers advice and support and can help you find the right services.

Working Health Services Scotland (WHSS) is a Scottish Government funded NHS service that provides free and confidential advice and health support to assist individuals in attending or returning to work.

SilverCloud – interactive computer programme accessible without a referral for these packages: · Managing Stress · Managing Sleep · Developing Resilience · Managing During Covid-19 You will be asked to set up an account by creating a username and password. You will also be asked to enter a pin which is Scotland2020.

Information on the benefits of quitting smoking to you and those around you. Find the support you might need to make your quit attempt a success.

The NHS Scotland interactive diabetes website to help support people who have diabetes and their family and friends. You'll find leaflets, videos, educational tools and games containing information about diabetes. You can now also use this website to view your own up-to-date diabetes clinic results, to help you manage your condition more effectively.

Most health boards have a diabetic retinopathy screening (DRS) service that can arrange appointments and answer any questions or problems you might have. When you receive your DRS invitation letter you might need to contact your local service to arrange a time to have the test. You can also ask for a new appointment if you fail to, or can no longer, attend your appointment.

Patient Transport Service provides ambulances to patients who need support to reach their healthcare appointment, or for their admission to and discharge from hospital, due to their medical/clinical needs.

Your first main appointment is your booking appointment (booking visit) with your midwife normally between 8 and 12 weeks of pregnancy. If you've just found out that you're pregnant, get the best start for you and your baby by making an appointment with a midwife Most Health Boards in Scotland allow patients to book directly without seeing your Doctor, if your Health Board area is not shown, then contact the Practice for further advice.

You can get help and support from the NHS Scotland sexual assault response co-ordination service (SARCS) if you’ve been raped or sexually assaulted. You may be able to have a forensic medical examination (FME) at a SARCS without making a report to the police.

Is a discretionary scheme which provides two types of grants. Community Care Grants Crisis Grants Scottish Welfare Fund helps families and people in Scotland who are on low incomes.

Free online courses covering low mood, stress and resilience. Work out why you feel as you do, how to tackle problems, build confidence, get going again, feel happier, stay calm, tackle upsetting thinking and more. Our courses are free for individuals using them in their own lives.

The Scottish Government has negotiated access to Solihull Online. These are courses which help nurture a a caring and supportive relationship by carers and help understanding of the stages of a child's development from pregnancy through to 19 years through interactive activities. Courses available are; Understanding pregnancy, labour, birth and your baby, understanding your baby, understanding your child. understanding your teenager's brain. To access these for for FREE use the code TARTAN.

Self-referral web-based support for sleep problems.

We work to improve mental health and wellbeing across Scotland and offer services and support throughout the country, administered by Area Offices. We believe and statistics show that people can and do recover from significant mental health problems. Penumbra supports people to live fulfilling and contributing lives. By following our person centred model of HOPE. For us hope is a vital part of recovery and supporting people to have and hold hope for the future is a key part of our work.

If you’re elderly, disabled or have a long term health condition and want help to live safely and independently in your home, using equipment, technology or making adaptations to your home may be a good option for you. This could include: getting equipment, like shower rails, adapting your home by installing a ramp or widening the doors, using everyday technology like computers or tablets to keep in touch with friends and family, or do your shopping online. Care Information Scotland can advise