Useful self-help links

General Health

NHS inform - sensible advice on a variety of health conditions - how to help yourself and when to seek medical advice

Patient UK - good explanations of medical conditions (with diagrams!) plus what you can do to help

NHS 24 Website - useful help for medical conditions

Diabetes.co.uk - support with pre-diabetes, diabetes, low carb eating and much more. Please note there are a wealth of diabetes information websites available - the GP team tend to use this one most frequently but also available is Diabetes UK and many others. Please remember to follow the advice of your GP and specialist nursing team regarding treatment, and consult our Diabetes Specialist Nurse before making any drastic dietary changes!

Low Carb Program - great website explaining about how to adopt a lower-carb style of eating - helpful for controlling blood sugar and can be useful for many conditions, as well as general health and weight control

Musculoskeletal Problems - self management, advice and exercises for back and joint pains

Chartered Society of Physiotherapists Website - a brilliant site with information about a vast range of conditions - see the ‘conditions’ drop down at the top - links to physio self help and management advice with exercises and support

Macmillan - advice and support for patients with cancer and their families

CRUSE Bereavement Scotland - help for those suffering a bereavement

SOBS - Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide - support for those affected by suicide

Islay Food Bank - local food supplies for those who are unable to feed themselves or their families

Tick removal advice video - shows you how to remove ticks using a tick tool

Health Protection Scotland Tick advice sheet

Hay Fever advice - from NHS Inform, including self help tips, what’s available over the counter, and when to seek medical help

Women’s Health

Sandyford Sexual Heath - arguably men’s health too! But useful contraceptive advice

Menopause Matters - comprehensive information about menopause, symptoms, treatment options and support

Breastfeeding Advice - helpful advice for breastfeeding and also infancy in general

Child Health

What 0-18 - information from the Royal College of Paediatrics about child health - fantastic resource with information about caring for children with minor illness as well as general health and wellbeing

Change for Life - healthy living advice for families

Parent Club - information about physical and mental health and wellbeing for children and families

Mental Health

Living Life to the Full - online mental health courses

NHS Inform Mental Health - information about various mental health conditions, plus helpful self-help leaflets

We Are With You - mental health and addictions support

Breathing Space - crisis mental health support