Self Referral

The NHS Grampian 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.

Diabetes Supported Self-Management Psychology Service for patients with diabetes or at risk of diabetes.

Aberdeen City Podiatry services are based within Aberdeen Health Village, blue zone. We are also located throughout all three localities within the city, in separate satellite clinics. Podiatry also offer in reach services within the acute sector, and a small domiciliary service, for those patients that are unable to leave their homes.

All forms of emergency contraception are more effective the sooner they are used. Emergency contraception is available from local pharmacies and the Sexual Health Clinic at Aberdeen Health Village. If you feel you may need Emergency Contraception, it is vital that you contact either of the above options as early as possible. If you are in any doubt you can contact the practice. If the need arises out of hours, you can also call NHS24 on 111.

Grampian Sexual Health provides free and confidential services.

We’ve supported thousands of people across the past 70 years, and due to Covid-19 our work is more important than ever.

This information is to help you throughout your pregnancy, labour, delivery and afterwards. You may also find it useful to refer to the other sections such as Coming into hospital and General Information. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to ask a member of staff

NHS Grampian healthpoint is your one stop health information point, offering free confidential information, advice and access to reputable services, in a friendly welcoming environment. NHS Grampian healthpoints work proactively to tackle health issues relating to self care offering free information and advice on a number of health concerns for professionals and members of the general public.

Welcome to the access our services page, where you can complete online information, confidentially, for you or on behalf of a family member or friend.

THInC is the Transport to Healthcare Information Centre for the NHS Grampian area which provides advice on travelling to health or social care appointments. Members of the public and health or social care professionals can call us for practical and free transport advice on travelling an appointment in the Grampian area.

Launched in 1928 we have been providing radios to visually impaired people for 90 years. We pride ourselves on providing a personal service to each individual who receives a new set.

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.

This new Act establishes a legal framework for consistent access to “self-referral” where a victim (over 16 years of age) can access healthcare and request a Forensic Medical Examination (FME) without first having to make a report to the police. In addition, and as part of a person centred approach, individuals will be able to request the sex of their examiner involved in their care.

Self-referral web-based support for sleep problems.

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.

This service can help by: finding out if you need to see a doctor, providing key information and advice to help with your problem, referring you to a physiotherapist or podiatrist if you need it.

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.

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.

Working together with various stakeholders from the financial advice and support sector, the Scottish Government has developed this website to provide a one stop shop for those who have money problems or are seeking general help with their financial worries. We are an impartial website and do not provide advice directly but our aim is to signpost those in need to the most appropriate area of support, ranging from debt solutions, borrowing, managing your money or general welfare concerns.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.