How to access a ‘Care Assessment’
If you, or someone you know is struggling with everyday tasks which means they might struggle to live independently or struggle with things like personal care then they may qualify for extra support at home. They will need to be assessed to see what support they might be eligible for and you can find the information about how to get an assessment here: https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/living-independently/how-do-i-get-help/
Information and support for Unpaid Carers
If someone you care for needs your help to do everyday tasks, then you are likely to be classed as an Unpaid Carer. There is a range of support available to Unpaid Carers and you can find out more here: https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/caring-for-others/carer-support-organisations/
Getting Mental Health Support
There is a wealth of support and advice on how to keep well mentally and also a number of services which you can self-refer to. Here is a link to some of those services in Aberdeenshire https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/living-independently/mental-health-wellbeing/
Mental Health Improvement and Wellbeing Service
This is an Aberdeenshire service for anyone over the age of 16, and you can get support by going directly to them. When you click on the link you will be able to get support by filling in an online form or call an answering service and leave a message https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/living-independently/mental-health-wellbeing/mental-health-improvement-and-wellbeing-service/
Prevent Suicide App and Website
The Prevent Suicide website and app was developed for Grampian and has a huge amount of information about how to access Mental Health Support locally. There is also information for people that might be worried about a loved one and information about local drug and alcohol services https://www.preventsuicideapp.com/index.html
Local Support and Services
Across Grampian there are many, many local services and organisations that support wellbeing and getting active. You can find local services on ALISS (A Local Information System for Scotland) by popping your https://www.aliss.org/
Aberdeenshire Voluntary Action
Volunteering opportunities are a great way of connecting with people and supporting your community. You can find opportunities to volunteer here: https://www.avashire.org.uk/volunteering.html
For more information about Community support and services in Aberdeenshire you can take a look at our pages here: https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/community-care-services/
PSA Patient Information Leaflet
The patient information leaflet can be found here.
Physiotherapy - Self Referral
Please follow the link to the physiotherapy website for more information https://www.mskphysiogrampian.scot.nhs.uk
You can download a physio self referral form here.
Ear Care
Current safety guidelines advise that ear syringing should no longer be a routine procedure.
This Ear wax leaflet will advise you on how to deal with ear wax.
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Warts
We no longer routinely treat warts. Please read our Warts Leaflet on how best to manage your warts.
Parents - When should I worry?
Click here to go to a useful guide on common children's infections.
Outpatient Waiting Times
For up to date information on current waiting times for outpatient appointments please click NHS Grampian Waiting times
For outpatients, this is the time between GPs referring patients and being seen in clinic.
Banchory Men's Shed
Banchory Men's shed is a great new group, just starting in Banchory, for men only. It's a free workshop and social area open to all men where they can work on their own projects or hobbies, play cards, read a book, or just have a cuppa with friends, old and new.
Patient.co.uk
Trustworthy information about nearly every imaginable medical topic along with easy
to print off patient information leaflets
Living Life To The Full
Online help based on cognitive behavioural therapy for people suffering from anxiety or depression.
MoodGym
A free self help program to teach cognitive behaviour therapy skills to people vulnerable to depression and anxiety.Cancer Help
Free information service provided by Cancer Research UK about cancer and cancer care for people with cancer and their families. Information is formatted in such a way that makes understanding the website an easy process
Macmillan Cancer Support
Europe's leading cancer information charity, with over 4,500 pages of up-to-date cancer information, practical advice and support for cancer patients, their families and carers.
Diabetes UK
Largest charity in the UK devoted to the care and treatment of people with diabetes in order to improve the quality of life for people with the condition.
My Diabetes My Way
My Diabetes, My Way is the NHS Scotland interactive diabetes website to help support people who have diabetes and their family and friends.
Asthma UK
This website has been revamped to meet the needs of the thousands of people with asthma who visit the site each day, either to find important information about asthma and how to control it.
Alzheimer's Scotland
Comprehensive information for people with all forms of dementia.
Mental Health Foundation
Founded in 1949, the Mental Health Foundation is a leading UK charity that provides information, carries out research, campaigns and works to improve services for anyone affected by mental health problems, whatever their age and wherever they live
Epilepsy Action
Epilepsy Action is the largest member-led epilepsy organisation in Britain, acting as the voice for the UK's estimated 456,000 people with epilepsy, as well as their friends, families, carers, health professionals and the many other people on whose lives the condition has an impact.
British Heart Foundation
Our vision is of a world in which people do not die prematurely of heart disease. We will achieve this through our pioneering research, our vital prevention activity and by ensuring quality care and support for people living with heart disease.
We need you to share our vision because, together, we really can beat heart disease.
Relate
Relate offers advice, relationship counselling, sex therapy, workshops, mediation, consultations and support face-to-face, by phone and through this website.
The Breastfeeding Network
The Breastfeeding Network is an independent source of support and information for breastfeeding women and those involved in their care
MS Society
Around 100,000 people in the UK have MS. It affects two million more. We offer hope for the future by investing millions in research, and help for today through our information, support and campaigning.