Useful Resources
NHS 24
Confidential health advice and information service for Scotland
Tel: 08454 24 24 24 - 24/7, 365 days per year
Web: http://www.nhs24.com
NHS Helpline
Confidential health information service (covering all aspects of health except symptoms)
Tel: 0800 22 44 88 - 8am to 10pm
Healthy Living
Advice on eating healthily and physical activity
Tel: 0845 2 78 88 78 - 8am to 10pm
Breathing Space
Free, confidential helpline for any individual who is experiencing low mood,
depression or who is unusually worried and in need of someone to talk to.
Tel: 0800 83 85 87 - 6pm to 2am, 7 days per week
Web: http://www.breathingspacescotland.co.uk
Samaritans
Tel: 0845 7 90 90 90
Drinkline
Worried about your drinking? Looking for where to go for help, wanting support
for yourself, family or friends who are drinking?
Tel: 0800 917 8282 - 24/7
Web: http://www.infoscotland.com/alcohol
Know The Score
Free, confidential drugs information and advice. Advisors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Tel: 0800 587 5879
Web: http://www.knowthescore.info
Roofie Foundation
One stop information service for victims of drug rape and sexual abuse through drink spiking.
Tel: 0800 783 2980 - 24 hours a day
Web: http://www.roofie.com
Sandyford Initiative
Sexual health and reproductive health services for women, men and young people in Glasgow.
Has a wide range of specialist services including counselling.
Tel: 0141 211 8130
Web: http://www.sandyford.org
Phace
Provides a range of services for people who are HIV positive, gay and bisexual men,
lesbians and those questioning their sexuality.
Tel: 0141 332 3838 - Between office hours
Web: http://www.phacescotland.org/
Sexual Helpline - 24 hours
Tel: 0800 567 123
Rape Crisis Scotland
Tel: 0141 248 8848
Web: http://www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk
Health Information Website
Up to date health information as provided by GPs to patients. 500 printable leaflets
on health and disease.
Web: http://www.patient.co.uk
Eating Disorders Association
Tel: 08456 34 14 14 - Monday to Friday 10:30am - 8:30pm, Saturday 1pm - 4:30pm, Sunday closed.
Web: http://www.b-eat.co.uk
No Panic
Helpline for those suffering from anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, etc. Provides
info, advice, counselling, listening, etc.
Tel: 0808 808 0545 - 10am to 10pm daily
Meningitis Trust
Answering all your questions on meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia.
Tel: 0800 028 18 28 - 24 hour nurse-led helpline
Web: http://www.meningitis-trust.org
Smokeline Scotland
Support and encouragement to stop smoking.
Tel: 0800 84 84 84 - 12 noon to 12 midnight, 7 days per week
Asthma UK
Asthma information and advice.
Tel: 08457 01 02 03 - Asthma nurse advisors Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Web: http://www.asthma.org.uk
Diabetes
Information and advice on diabetes.
Web: http://www.diabetes.org
Epilepsy
Information and advice on epilepsy.
Web: http://www.epilepsynse.org.uk
Cancer Information
Tel: 0808 800 1234 - Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm
Web: http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk
Men's Health
Advice on all men's health issues
Web: http://www.malehealth.co.uk
Travel Advice
Provides travel health information and vaccination advice for members of the public travelling abroad.
Web: http://www.fitfortravel.scot.nhs.uk
Up to date Travel Information
For over 200 countries including health issues.
Web: http://www.fco.gov.uk
Immunisations
Gives information on immunisations required through life
Web: http://www.healthscotland.org/immunisation
Student Health Advice
Web: http://www.studenthealth.co.uk
Citizens' Advice Bureau
Provides guidance on benefits, employment, housing, debt education, etc
Web: http://www.adviceguide.org.uk
Glasgow Council Services
A-Z list of council services
Web: http://www.glasgow.gov.uk
Blood Donation
Tel: 0800 169 0169
Web: http://www.scotblood.scot.nhs.uk
Dental Information
British Dental Association
Web: http://www.bda.org/smile
University Health
Tel: 0141 330 4538