Teenagers- we have a page devoted to teen health needs on this website.... |
NHS grampian main page
NHS grampian patient surgery guide: leaflets about most common surgical treatment
ACVO, Aberdeen's Third Sector Interface, exists to represent, support and develop the third sector in Aberdeen City.
We aim to foster and promote the sector's role in the
development of caring communities where individuals are enabled to
achieve their full potential.
NHS choices
Start running - get fit, lose weight, lessen stress, feel better
Taking up running is the cheapest fitness activity and can help with weight loss and cardiovascular health.
The NHS choices C25K plan is designed to get just about anyone off the couch and running 5km in nine weeks. There is a written program and free downloadable podcast you can put on your MP3 player to help you get started.
You can download for free the whole 9 week program, and see the small but steady improvement each week as you progress. Remember you need to do each part three times each week to get the best from it.
Carers Information on how to get practical support with looking after someone
Parentline Scotland has phone advice about childcare and support for parental stress on 0808 800 2222
www.bbc.co.uk/health This is a very good a reliable source of information on most important conditions- as well as excellent lifestyle advice on diet, exercise and looking after your family's health
A small list of useful mental health resources which can help with anxiety, depression, life stress and other conditions
Breathing Space Scottish NHS free phone advice and internet self help for mental health issues (lines open 6pm to 2am)
Mental Health -Official UK Resource
bbc.co.uk- mental health
www.sane.org.uk
Alzheimers.org
Talk to Frank charity website for frank information on drugs and drug misuse
Getting advice about alcohol and sensible drinking can be found through http://www.drinkaware.co.uk/
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