Here are a list of our most frequently used websites and telephone numbers for local and national services.
Useful Websites
Here is a list of websites which can provide you with a great deal of information on healthcare, the NHS and other information you may find useful.
NHS Choices and Patient.co.uk are often recommended by the GPs during appointments for patients to learn more about their health or condition once they get home. They both provide reliable sources of clear information on a huge variety of topics and can be printed in leaflet form.
NHS 24 – Scotland’s national Telehealth and Telecare organisation: www.nhs24.com This includes a useful self-help guide for common ailments.
NHS inform provides a co-ordinated, single source of quality assured health and care information for the people of Scotland: www.nhsinform.co.uk
Health information Tayside has an A-Z of patient information leaflets on a range of health topics and conditions relevant to Tayside patients: www.healthinformationtayside.scot.nhs.uk
The MSK Zone offers information, advice and top tips to people with muscle or joint problems: www.nhsinform.scot/injuries/muscle-bone-and-joint-injuries
Family Planning Association: a sexual health charity, giving straightforward information, advice and support on sexual health, sex and relationships to everyone in the UK: http://www.fpa.org.uk
Cervical screening: https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/screening/cervical-screening/introduction-to-cervical-screening-smear-test
Bowel Screening: https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/screening/bowel-screening/introduction-to-bowel-screening
Breast Screening: www.healthscotland.com/topics/health-topics/screening/breast.aspx
Cancer Research: www.cancerresearchuk.org
Macmillan Cancer Support: www.macmillan.org.uk
Cruse Scotland – A registered charity which offers support to people who have experienced the loss of someone close: www.crusescotland.org.uk
Allergy UK – National charity established to represent people with allergy, food intolerance and chemical sensitivity: www.allergyuk.org
Diabetes UK provides information, help and peer support to all affected by Diabetes: www.diabetes.org.uk
The national advisory and support charity for people affected by migraine: www.migraine.org.uk
Self Management for chronic pain: www.painassociation.com
Information on the diagnosis and management of asthma: www.asthma.org.uk
A charity to improve the quality of life for people in Scotland affected by chest, heart and stroke illness: www.chss.org.uk
Alzheimer Scotland provides a wide range of specialist services for people with dementia and their carers: www.alzscot.org
Information and support for people affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS): www.mssociety.org.uk
Perth Association for Mental Health: www.mindspacepk.com
Information, support and accommodation to women, children and young people who are experiencing domestic abuse: www.perthwomensaid.org.uk
Help with a drinking problem : www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Samaritans: www.samaritans.org
Information for travellers/holiday makers: www.fitfortravel.scot.nhs.uk
Staying safe and healthy abroad: www.gov.uk/knowbeforeyougo
Travel Health: www.travelhealth.co.uk
Moodjuice is designed to help you think about emotional problems and work towards solving them: www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk
For pregnancy advice, mums to be and baby information: www.emmasdiary.co.uk
Ready Steady Baby! will help you get ready for parenthood: www.readysteadybaby.org.uk
Information on the Community Midwife Unit in Perth: www.birthinperth.scot.nhs.uk/#introduction
To help people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free, independent and confidential advice: www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Advice on frailty – what it means and how to keep well over the winter months: www.england.nhs.uk/blog/frailty
Guidance on nutrition – your guide to making the most of your food: http://malnutritionpathway.co.uk/files/uploads/Your_Guide_to_Making_the_Most_of_your_Food_final_2013.pdf
Exercises for older people – a guide that provides step-by-step instructions for exercises focusing on strength, flexibility and balance, with a set of sitting exercises to get you started: www.nhs.uk/Tools/Pages/Exercises-for-older-people.aspx
Staying Steady – information from Age UK to help you keep active and reduce risk of falling: www.ageuk.org.uk/Documents/EN-GB/Information-guides/AgeUKIG14_staying_steady_inf.pdf?dtrk=true
Up and About – information regarding positive steps to avoid trips and falls: www.healthscotland.com/uploads/documents/23464-Up%20and%20About-Mar2017-English.pdf
Useful Phone Numbers
Local Hospitals |
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| Perth Royal Infirmary | 01738 623311 | www.nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk |
| Ninewells Hospital Dundee | 01382 660111 | www.nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk |
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| Murrayfield | 0131 334 0363 | www.spirehealth.com |
| Perth Royal Infirmary/Ninewells | 01382 660111 | www.nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk |
| Perth Royal Infirmary | 01738 623311 | www.nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk |
| Queen Margaret/Lynebank | 01383 623623 | www.nhsfife.scot.nhs.uk |
| Royal Hospital for Sick Children | 0131 536 0000 | www.edinburghsickkids.org |
| Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh | 0131 536 1000 | www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk |
| Stirling Royal Infirmary | 01786 434000 | www.nhsforthvalley.com |
| Stracathro | 01356 647291 | www.nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk |
| Victoria/Cameron/Forth Park | 01592 643355 | www.nhsfife.scot.nhs.uk |
| Western General Edinburgh | 131 537 1000 | www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk |
| Yorkhill Glasgow | 0141 201 0000 | www.nhsggc.org.uk |
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Local Pharmacies |
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| Allardyce | 01738 621998 | |
| Asda | 01738 494610 | |
| Blairs | 01738 623837 | |
| Boots | 01738 629181 | |
| Carse Chemist Errol | 01821 641211 | |
| Clepington Road Pharmacy | 01382 825483 | |
| CO-OP | 01738 623409 | |
| Davidsons Bridgend | 01738 623957 | |
| Davidsons South Street | 01738 625871 | |
| Davidsons Scone | 01738 551769 | |
| Davidsons Bridge of Earn | 01738 812579 | |
| Davidsons Stanley | 01738 828866 | |
| IS Brown | 01738 624843 | |
| Lloyds York Place | 01738 624492 | |
| Lloyds Glover Street | 01738 624566 | |
| Methven Pharmacy | 01738 840684 | |
| Pharmacy Healthcare | 01738 443667 | |
| Superdrug | 01738 639746 | |
Community Services |
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| District Nurse | 01738 643705 | |
| Health Visitor | 01738 451061 | |
| Midwife (Yellow Team) | 01738 473416 | www.birthinperth.scot.nhs.uk |
| Physiotherapy | 0800224488 | www.nhsinform.co.uk/msk |
Support Organisations
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| Podiatry | 01738 473 980 | |
| Sexual Health clinic | 01738 564272 | |
| Drug and Alcohol Service | 01738 474 455 | |
| Alcoholics Anonymous | 08457 697 555 | www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk |
| Alzheimer’s Society | 0207 423 3500 | www.alzheimers.org.uk |
| Arthritis Care | 0808 800 4050 | www.arthritiscare.org.uk |
| Arthritis Research UK | 0300 790 0400 | www.arthritisresearchuk.org |
| Asthma UK | 0800 121 6244 | www.asthma.org.uk |
| British Heart Foundation | 020 7554 0000 | www.bhf.org.uk |
| British Lung Foundation | 08458 50 50 20 | www.lunguk.org |
| Cancer Research UK | 0808 800 4040 | www.cancerhelp.cancerresearchuk.org |
| Citizens Advice Bureau | 01738 624301 | www.citizensadvice.org.uk |
| Cruse Bereavement Care | 0845 600 2227 | www.cruse.org.uk |
| Multiple Sclerosis Society | 0808 800 8000 | www.mssociety.org.uk/what-is-ms |
| Perth Association for Mental Health | 01738 639657 | www.mindspacepk.com |
| Perth Women’s Aid | 01738 639043 | www.perthwomensaid.org.uk |
| Samaritans | 01738 626666 or 08457 909090 | www.samaritans.org |
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