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Useful Links
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Local Info
www.glasgow.gov.uk Glasgow City Council
www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk South Lanarkshire Council
www.healthynhappy.org.uk local initiative working to make Cambuslang and Rutherglen happier and healthier communities
www.dwp.gov.uk information on social security benefits and pensions
Health providers
www.gemsgp.co.uk GEMS out of hours medical cover in Glasgow
www.nhs24.com a 24 hour telephone health advice service
www.sandyford.org treatment and advice on all aspects of sexual health and counselling service for women
Health information
www.ixseed.org.uk the website of the Glasgow Learning Disability Partnership. A source of information for anyone who: has learning disabilities, cares for a person with learning disabilities, works with people who have learning disabilities.
www.palliativecareglasgow.info details of services available in Glasgow for those with terminal illness. Sections for patients and health professionals.
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk general health information.
www.hebs.com Health Education Board for Scotland. Website provides information and resources to support health improvement in Scotland and reduce inequalities.
www.scotblood.co.uk Scottish Blood Transfusion Service. How, why and where to give blood.
www.uktransplant.org.uk Find out more about organ donation and register online.
Health Information Resources
www.cancerresearchuk.org The UK’s largest cancer charity. Information on a variety of cancer topics.
www.cancerbackup.org.uk 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.
www.macmillan.org.uk Practical, medical, emotional and financial support for those affected by cancer.
www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk Counselling, support and information for bereaved people.
www.lunguk.org The British Lung Foundation provides information on asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer and other respiratory conditions.
www.bhf.org.uk The British Heart Foundation supplies information on high blood pressure and heart conditions.
www.stroke.org The Stroke Association offers information and advice to patients and families affected by stroke.
www.diabetes.org.uk Diabetes UK is the largest organisation in the UK working for people with diabetes, funding research, campaigning and helping people live with the condition.
www.epilepsy.org.uk information from the British Epilepsy Association
www.epilepsyscotland.org.uk local information on epilepsy
www.bad.org.uk Advice on various skin conditions and their treatment from the British Association of Dermatologists.
www.nacc.org.uk National Association of Crohns and Colitis inflammatory bowel diseases
www.arthritiscare.org.uk the UK’s largest organisation working with and for all people who have arthritis.
www.arc.org.uk information on a variety of joint conditions. arc is the fourth largest medical research charity in the UK and the only charity in the UK solely dedicated to investigating arthritis in all its forms
www.alzscot.org this charity provides the National Dementia helpline and services over Scotland for people with dementia and their carers
www.parkinsons.org.uk supports people with Parkinsons, their families, their friends and carers.
www.ageconcernscotland.org.uk Age Concern Scotland is an independent, recognised charity working throughout Scotland to help make the lives of older people more secure, comfortable, dignified and enjoyable.
www.helptheaged.org.uk Help the Aged campaigns for change in government policy, undertakes research into the needs of older people and provides local services in communities across the UK and overseas.
www.rnid.org.uk This charity represents Britain’s deaf and hard of hearing community.
www.rnib.org.uk the UK’s leading charity offering information, support and advice to over two million people with sight problems.
www.mssociety.org.uk The MS Society is the UK's largest charity for people affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS) - about 85,000 people in the UK. Information and support for anyone affected by multiple sclerosis
www.gamh.org.uk Glasgow Association for Mental Health supports patients with mental health difficulties and their carers
www.nsfscot.org.uk Schizophrenic Fellowship Scotland. National Schizophrenia Fellowship (Scotland) works to improve the wellbeing and quality of life of those affected by schizophrenia and other mental illness, including families and carers. Information, advice and support. Drop in at Charlie Reid Centre Glasgow.
www.depressionalliance.org support and information for those affected by depression
www.bipolarscotland.org.uk Paisley based charity empowering people in Scotland in contact with bipolar disorder.
www.breathingspacescotland.co.uk specifically but not exclusively targets young men under the age of 40years who are experiencing difficulties or unhappiness in their lives.
www.b-eat.co.uk Eating Disorders Association. Information and help on all aspects of eating disorders, including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, binge eating disorder and related eating disorders.
www.fpa.org.uk The Family Planning Association is the UK's leading sexual health charity. Their purpose is to enable people in the UK to make informed choices about sex and to enjoy sexual health.
www.menopausematters.co.uk Contributions are made from a group of Scottish based clinicians who are all experts in the field of menopause management.
Drugs, alcohol, smoking, gambling
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org how to contact Alcoholics Anonymous. Alcoholics Anonymous® is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
www.alcoholconcern.org.uk a national charity which provides information about alcohol abuse.
www.ash.org.uk Action for Smoking and Health. ASH is a campaigning public health charity working to eliminate the harm caused by tobacco.
www.smokingconcerns.com Greater Glasgow Health Board specialist tobacco project to help people quit smoking.
www.knowthescore.info Scottish Executive funded website which provides drug information and advice.
www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who have joined together to do something about their own gambling problem and to help other compulsive gamblers do the same.
Diet, pregnancy, travel
www.healthyliving.gov.uk This website is a joint collaboration between NHS Health Scotland and the Scottish Executive to promote Scotland’s healthyliving programme. It is designed to help you attain a healthier diet and a more active lifestyle by providing resources, advice and support on healthy eating and physical activity. www.emmasdiary.co.uk advice on all aspects of pregnancy and childbirth from the Royal College of General Practitioners
www.uk-sands.org Supporting anyone affected by the death of a baby and promoting research to reduce the loss of babies' lives.
www.sidscotland.org.uk The Scottish Cot Death Trust is the only Scottish charity working to find the cause of Cot Death, to support the families affected by this tragedy and to provide education on the topic for both the public and health care professionals.
www.miscarriagesupport.org.uk SCIM is a charity managed by people in Scotland who have themselves, suffered miscarriage. They offer a range of support services.
www.fitfortravel.scot.nhs.uk 'fitfortravel' is a public access website provided by the NHS (Scotland). It gives travel health information for people travelling abroad from the UK. Remember that you should always discuss your particular needs with your own doctor or nurse.
Other
www.helplines.org.uk searchable directory of telephone helplines
www.citizensadvice.org.uk The Citizens Advice Bureau helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free information and advice from over 3,000 locations, and by influencing policymakers.
www.adviceguide.org.uk The online CAB service that provides independent advice on your rights.
www.scottishvictimsofcrime.co.uk Victim Support Scotland provides practical advice, emotional support and assistance to victims of crime. Victim Support Scotland can also put you in touch with others who can help.
www.patient.co.uk searchable index with leaflets and information on all aspects of health and disease.
www.relate.org.uk Relate offers advice, relationship counselling, sex therapy, workshops, mediation, consultations and support face-to-face, by phone and through this website.
