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Healthy living isn’t just about eating healthily and taking regular exercise. Although these are obviously important if you want to lead a healthy lifestyle, nowadays we are increasingly faced with daily challenges and pressures which can affect our health and wellbeing.
The environment we live in, our housing, our family, the relationships we have with people, money and work, are just some of the areas in our lives which can present us with worries or difficulties.
Its important we know how to access information, help and support in areas that can affect our health and wellbeing. The following websites and contact details are a good starting point.
Access North Glasgow and North Glasgow Healthy Living Community are not responsible for the content, or any other aspect, of external links.
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Advice Guide www.adviceguide.org.uk
Provided by the Citizens Advice Bureau, this service offers advice and info on your rights and how to contact your nearest Citizens Advice Bureau.
Alcoholics Anonymous www.alcoholics-anonymous.org
Offers free advice and support to people who are trying to overcome their drinking problems. Provides information on meetings in your area.
Alcohol Focus Scotland www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk
Alcohol focus Scotland provides information and training on alcohol issues, raises awareness of alcohol-related problems, and works to influence national alcohol policy.
Ash www.ash.org.uk
Action on smoking and health
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BBC A-Z of Children's Conditions www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/index_az_child.shtml
This website provides an A-Z listing of all the children's ailments covered by BBC Health Online.
BBC Food www.bbc.co.uk/food
Here you'll find the basics of eating well, with recipes that prove eating healthily doesn't have to compromise on taste.
BBC Health Online www.bbc.co.uk/health
An extensive and easy to use resource from the BBC. Keep up to date with the latest health news.
British Association for Counselling 0870 443 5252 www.bac.co.uk
Provides information on local counselling services.
Brook Helpline www.brook.org.uk
Provides information and advice on sexual health advice and contraception for the under 25’s.
Bullying OnLine www.bullying.co.uk
Advice for young people and their parents about tackling bullying.
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Caledonia Youth www.caledoniayouth.org
Caledonia Youth is aimed at any young person who wishes advice, information and support on any aspect of sex, contraception and relationships.
C Card www.sandyford.org 0141 211 8600
C Card is a service in Glasgow offering free access to a range of condoms with minimum embarrassment. Condoms are important as they can help prevent you catching or passing on HIV, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and also prevent unintended pregnancies. To get your free condoms you must register at one of the C Card registration sites. Once you have registered you can then pick up free condoms from distribution sites. Click onto the website above or call 0141 211 8600 for further details.
Central Heating Programme 0800 316 1653
If you're sixty or over with no central heating and own or privately rent your own home, this programme from the Scottish Executive offers:
- free central heating providing heat in up to 6 rooms in your home
- free insulation: cavity-wall insulation, loft, tank and pipe insulation, and draught proofing
- free advice on energy efficiency and how to use your central heating
- free carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, and cold alarm which tells you when your home is too cold for your health
- free check to make sure that you are receiving all the state benefits you are entitled to
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However, if you are 80 or over, and your home is partially heated or your heating is not efficient you may be entitled to a new or upgraded heating system. This is usually for heating systems over 20 years old. Call free on 0800 316 1653 quoting MK638. The lines are open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5.30pm.
Charlie Reid Centre - 0141 248 9248
Counselling for adults affected by mental health problems, as well as for friends and family. The Centre provides a variety of services and activities for adults who are affected by serious mental health problems. They also provide support and information for those who care for someone who has a mental health problem, whether they are friends or family members.
Childline Bullying Line - 0800 44 11 11
Helpline for children & young people in danger, distress or with any problem.
Citizens Advice Bureau www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Citizens Advice Bureau offers free, confidential, impartial and independent advice to members of the public on a wide variety of topics. Topics include benefit entitlement, debt, work, housing issues and representation.
Community Legal Service Direct www.clsdirect.org.uk
Community Legal Service offers information and advice on your legal rights and help with enforcing them.
Community Transport Glasgow 0141 336 5085
Community Transport Glasgow is a pilot project funded by the Scottish Executive, bringing together the operators and other organisations with vehicle provision or requirements throughout Glasgow. The project excels in the free transportation of Children, Disabled, Elderly and Young People within the Glasgow Area. It also operates a free minibus visiting scheme to and from Stobhill Hospital, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Southern General Hospital, Gartnavel Hospital, Western Infirmary and Yorkhill Hospital in the evenings. If you require to visit a relative or friend at any of these hospitals, and live within the G13, G14, G15, G20, G21, G22, G23, G33, G34, G69 postcode areas, please phone 0141 336 5085 to register.
Connexions Young People www.connexions.gov.uk/index
Guidance, advice and support to help young people make decisions about life, education and career choices.
Consumer Credit Counselling Service www.cccs.co.uk
Consumer Credit Counselling Service assists people who are in financial difficulty by providing free, independent, impartial and realistic advice. Get help solving debt problems and learn how to manage money.
Crew 2000 www.crew2000.co.uk
A drugs information site aimed at young people with an extensive database of commonly misused substances.
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Domestic Abuse Helpline www.domesticabuse.co.uk
Offers Help and advice on domestic abuse - 0800 027 1234
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Eating Disorders Association www.edauk.com
Information and help on all aspects of eating disorders including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder and related eating disorders.
Energywatch www.energywatch.org.uk 0845 906 0708/Textphone 0845 758 1401
Energywatch is the independent gas and electricity consumer watchdog offering consumers help in developing the knowledge and confidence required to be able to resolve complaints directly with energy suppliers. They offer free, impartial information and advice to all energy consumers and act as an advocate to those who have been unable to sort out problems with their suppliers. If you are a domestic consumer and you are of pensionable age, have a disability, have long term ill health, or you are blind/visually impaired, there may be free services you're entitled to.
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Family Planning Centres www.fpa.org.uk
Offers information, advice and support regarding contraception, safer sex and pregnancy.
Find Your Nearest Health Service www.show.scot.nhs.uk/findnearest/healthservices
Use this handy resource to find your nearest Doctor or Dentist.
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Get Connected - 0800 096 0096
Free confidential service for young people that will put callers in touch with the right people, covering things like accommodation, pregnancy advice, advocacy and counselling.
Gingerbread Scotland 0141 576 5085
Information and advice for one parent families.
Give up smoking www.giveupsmoking.co.uk
NHS site with a range of advice for smokers who want to quit.
Glasgow City Council's Handyperson Service 0800 587 2239
The Handyperson Service provides practical support for people aged 65 and over who require assistance with tasks in their own home, for example, changing fuses, changing plugs, changing washers, hanging curtains, internal window cleaning, pension and prescription collection, and spring cleaning. There is no requirement for an assessment of need by Social Work Services, and service-users do not necessarily need to be receiving other Home Care Services. Charges are only made for the cost of any materials that may be required to undertake the work. No charge will be made for the handyperson's time or travel expenses. The service is available by calling the Handyperson Service on 0800 587 2239 between the hours of 8.30am and 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.
Glasgow City Health Walks
www.activeglasgow.co.uk/get_active/great_outdoors/walking/walking_home.html
Glasgow City Health Walks is a project that aims to encourage people to take up walking as a gentle form of exercise, giving participants the chance to meet new people and promote a healthy lifestyle. Park Rangers will be leading walks in 5 pilot parks throughout the City, including; Queens Park; Kelvingrove Park; Tollcross Park; Springburn Park; and Bellahouston Park. For more information on all Glasgow walks please click on the above link.
Glasgow Kidz
www.glasgow.gov.uk/en/Residents/Leisure_Culture/YoungGlasgow/KidzCard/
Glasgow Kidz Card is for anyone aged 5 to 11, living or attending school within the Glasgow City Council boundary. The card is free of charge and allows you to benefit from lots of special offers around Glasgow, including free swimming and leisure discounts, plus regular competitions. You can apply for a card online or ask for an application form from your local library, leisure centre or school office. An application form can also be collected from the Kidz Card team at The Lighthouse, open Monday to Friday.
Glasgow Violence Against Women Partnership
www.gvawp.org.uk
Offers help, information and support for anyone affected by male violence, including domestic abuse, rape and sexual assault, child sexual abuse, stalking and prostitution.
Go4learning www.go4learning.org
Go4learning is an online resource to help lone parents and others to return to work or training. The service offers free courses; basic web and e-mail; internet safety; running groups and committees; and protecting your PC. New courses in ICT; community; health and safety; and office skills are being added all the time. Users can access information about childcare, education, training and money matters.
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Healthyliving www.healthyliving.gov.uk Tel. 0845 2 78 88 78
Here you will find advice, support and resources on healthy eating and physical activity. Lots of tasty healthy eating recipes too! If you phone the above number, you can speak to a healthyliving advisor with any food related questions you may have. You can ask anything from "What does a portion of fruit and vegetables actually mean?" to "How can I tell if I'm a healthy weight for my height?" or "What can I feed the kids for tea tonight?". You can also request packs on healthy eating, physical activity and weight management to be sent out to you.Your conversation and all your details will be kept confidential.
Healthy Respect www.healthyrespect.co.uk
Healthy respect offers lots of advice and information on sexual health matters for young people.
Health Scotland www.healthscotland.com
NHS Health Scotland provides information on health in Scotland, including mental health issues, public information campaigns and downloadable resources. The website includes links to resources and research by the former Health Education Board for Scotland and teh Public Health Institute Scotland.
HEBS www.hebs.scot.nhs.uk
Provides information on various health topics such as alcohol misuse, cancer, heart disease, mental health, oral health, etc, as well as HEBS services and resources.
Help the Aged - Healthy Eating www.helptheaged.org.uk/AdviceInfo/Infopoint/health
Here you can find printable information on diet for the elderly, including meal ideas and store cupboard ideas.
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ILA Scotland www.ilascotland.org.uk
ILA Scotland is a new Scottish Executive scheme that will help you pay for learning you want to do. You can get up to £200 per year towards the cost of learning something new, as long as you earn £15,000 or less per year or you're on benefits. The good thing is that the money is not a loan so you don't have to pay it back. You can use the money with a wide range of learning providers- from learning centres, local colleges, universities to private training companies. For more information you can contact ILA Scotland on 0808 100 1090.
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Jobcentre Plus www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk
Help with finding work and claiming benefits.
Junior Exec www.juniorexec.gov.uk
Information for young people in Scotland from the Scottish Executive. Learn about the environment, health and wellbeing matters, law and order, voting and education. Includes a section for teachers and parents.
Job Opportunities Base Tel. 0141 552 3090
Rosemount Lifelong Learning has launched a new service for those looking for work in North Glasgow - the Job Opportunities Base. If you're looking for a job and you don't know where to start, go along to the Job Opportunities Base at Rosemount Lifelong Learning, 221 Millburn Street, Glasgow on Thursdays from 11am - 1pm. You'll be able to access up-to-date job vacancies / training for work opportunities, on-line vacancies, help with CV preparation / completion of application forms, and advice on interview techniques.
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Know the Score www.knowthescore.info
Know the Score provides information and advice on drugs issues for young people, parents, relatives, friends and communities.
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Learndirect Scotland www.learndirectscotland.com
Learndirect Scotland are here to help you get into learning the pain-free way. They'll help you decide what, where and how you want to learn.
Lifebytes www.lifebytes.gov.uk/eating/eat_menu.html
Food hygiene and balanced diet information for the teenage years.
Live Active Exercise Referral Scheme
The Live Active Exercise Referral Scheme is a new city-wide scheme aimed at helping those who are not currently regularly physically active to become more active. Even if you are doing some physical activity but you’d like to do more and feel additional advice and support would help you, the Exercise Referral Scheme can help.
If interested in the exercise referral scheme you should contact your GP, Practice Nurse or Physiotherapist. If they think the referral scheme is appropriate for you they will complete a referral form allowing you to attend an exercise consultation in your local area (Springburn Leisure Centre for North Glasgow).
You will then be enrolled onto the scheme for 12 months, receiving advice, support and encouragement from an exercise counsellor to help you become and stay regularly physically active. You will also benefit from accessing local authority facilities at a discounted price for up to 12 months.
Referrals must be made by your Doctor, Practice Nurse or Physiotherapist prior to booking an appointment.
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Mediation UK 0117 904 6661
Advice, information, and referral relating to mediation for people involved in neighbour disputes (such as noise, verbal abuse, rubbish, boundaries etc.)
Medline Plus www.medlineplus.gov
Provides information on more than 650 conditions and diseases and access to information about medicines, plus a medical encyclopaedia.
Mental Health Foundation www.mentalhealth.org.uk
website of the Mental Health Foundation. The site provides information, research, resources and an invaluable A-Z of mental health terms.
Modern Apprenticeships Scotland www.scottish-enterprise.com/modern/apprenticeships
Modern Apprenticeships offer people aged over 16 the chance of paid employment linked with the opportunity to train for jobs at craft, technician and management level.
Myvesta UK http://myvvesta.org.uk
Focused on providing free assistance and service to people suffering from the emotional and financial issues caused by money troubles. It features over 1,000 pages of self-help, questions, answers, videos and other resources on the site.
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National Drugs Helpline 0800 77 66 00 www.ndh.org.uk
National Drugs Helpline provides free confidential information and advice to anyone concerned about drugs and solvents. The helpline offers an advice service in a variety of languages.
Net Doctor www.netdoctor.co.uk
Provides information and on-line discussion forums on a wide range of health topics.
NHS Direct www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
Scotland's health on the web provides information on illnesses and their treatments.
NHS 24 www.nhs24.com Tel. 0845 24 24 24
This service aims to give people across Scotland equal access to health advice, information and help when they need it and, as far as possible, in one phone call.
NHS Helpline 0800 22 44 88
The NHS Helpline provides information and advice on a range of topics including illnesses, patient's rights, how to get in contact with self-help and support groups, current waiting times and NHS Dental Care. Calls are free and confidential.
North Glasgow Advice Centre 0141 770 7869
North Glasgow Advice Centre is a new initiative funded by Glasgow City Council and Glasgow Housing Association. It provides independent advice and representation from the Legal Services Agency and Glasgow Central CAB. The centre provides a free and confidential service, dealing with issues such as benefits advice, debt/money advice, housing, asylum and immigration. North Glasgow Advice Centre is open 9am - 1pm and 2pm -5pm Monday to Friday for telephone enquiries and also runs drop-in surgeries on Mondays 2-4pm, Wednesdays 10am - 4pm, and Fridays 10am - 12 noon. The centre is situated on 1169 Royston Road, Glasgow, G33 1EY.
NSPCC 0808 800 5000 www.nspcc.org.uk
Helpline for anyone concerned about a child at risk of abuse, including children themselves. Counselling, information and advice.
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One Parent Families Scotland www.gn.apc.org/opfs
Provide info about support groups and provide fact sheets for single parents.
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Parentline Scotland www.parentline.co.uk 0808 800 2222
Information and advice for anyone in a parenting role and deals with all aspects of child care including bullying, abuse and teenage problems.
Patient Information www.patient.co.uk
The website of Penumbra offers information on mental health issues and support.opportunities and A comprehensive site compiled by two GPs of more than 500 online patient information leaflets and additional information on finding condition-specific support groups.
Penumbra www.penumbra.org.uk
The website of Penumbra offers information on mental health issues and support.opportunities and careers in Scotland.
PlanIt www.ceg.org.uk
A guide to educational opportunities and careers in Scotland.
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Quit www.quit.org.uk
Charity helping smokers to quit.
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Reality Island www.realityisland.co.uk
Join the Reality Island where you can explore all aspects of food, including budgeting tips when shopping for food, working in the food industry, getting fit, eating healthily and cooking a selection of healthy dishes.
Relate www.relate.org.uk
Relate offers help and information for people experiencing relationship problems. Advice on relationship counseling, sex therapy, workshops, mediation, consultations and support face-to-face.
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Samaritans www.samaritans.org.uk 08457 90 90 90
Samaritans offer a confidential 24 hours a day phone line to provide confidential, emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide.
Scottish Association for Mental Health www.samh.org.uk
Scottish Association for Mental Health promotes mental health and offers an information service, campaigning and training on mental health issues, and runs employment projects and supported accommodation.
Scottish Health Department www.show.scot.nhs.uk
Provides information on various health topics in Scotland including services and research from the NHS.
Scottish Helpline for Older People 0845 125 9732
The Scottish Helpline for Older People provides free, confidential information on abuse/neglect, or directs callers to other experts who can help. It has a trained team of paid staff and volunteers who specialise in answering enquiries from, or about, older people.
Scottish Victims of Crime www.scottishvictimsofcrime.co.uk
Provides information for anyone affected by crime or who knows someone affected. Explains what happens when reporting a crime, after reporting and how the system works.
Sexwise www.ruthinking.co.uk
Provides information, advice, and guidance for young people on various matters concerning sexuality and sexual health.
Shelterline www.shelter.org.uk 0808 800 4444
Helpline for anyone with a housing problem or emergency. Issues dealt with include housing rights, harassment, problems with tenancies, illegal eviction, rent & mortgage arrears, housing benefit, domestic violence, hostel placements, finding accommodation.
Smokeline (Scotland) - 0800 84 84 84
Smokeline offers information, advice, support, counseling and referrals for those wanting to stop smoking, and for people who have stopped recently.
S1 Jobs www.s1jobs.com
Here you can search for jobs in Central Scotland and surrounding areas.
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Text 4U 07781 488 591
Text 4U is a confidential sexual health information service for young people. The service enables users to send a text massage if they have a query about where to get help and advice on subjects such as relationships, sexuality, pregnancy, contraception, sexually transmitted diseases and rape. It costs the price of a normal text message to access the service and this automated service is completely confidential.
All you have to do is text a key word on a subject that interests you to 07781 488 591 and information on services and contact numbers will be sent back automatically. The service works in two ways:
To obtain information about local and city centre services, you simply need to text a key word and a place name to the service, e.g. pregnancy govan (it's important that you leave a space between the words!). Information about where to go for advice and help will be sent back to you.
To obtain definitions of a word simply text in the word and the definition will be sent back to you, e.g. puberty, STI, etc.
The Pension Service www.thepensionservice.gov.uk 0845 606 0265
The pension service is part of the Department for Work and Pensions and has been set up to improve the service you receive whether you are already a pensioner or are planning for your retirement, no matter how far off it might be. The phone lines are open 8am to 8pm, Monday to Friday.
Thrive 0141 211 8133 thrive@glacomen.scot.nhs.uk
Thrive is a counselling service for male survivors of childhood sexual abuse. If you are male, aged 18 or over, and have suffered childhood sexual abuse, call for an appointment for an initial session to check out if counselling can be an aid to your recovery. Thrive is based within the Sandyford Initiative at 2-6 Sandyford Place, Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G3 7NB.
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Victim Support 0141 553 1726
Victim Support provide many services including the space to talk, help with insurance and compensation claims, personal safety and crime prevention information, support if your case goes to court, information about other agencies and help with criminal justice procedures.
Volunteer Centre Glasgow www.volunteerglasgow.org/4u 0141 226 3431
The Volunteer Centre aims to improve the quality of life for the people of Glasgow by offering opportunities to use and enhance their skills in volunteering, training and personal development. Volunteering is the commitment of time and energy by individuals for the benefit of the community. Glasgow Volunteer Centre has a wide variety of volunteering opportunities that can be built around your existing commitments. One of their volunteering opportunities is the Volunteer Involvement in Befriending Elderly scheme.; a befriending scheme for older people within the North Glasgow area. Volunteer befrienders can offer one-to-one companionship and siupport within the comfort of people's own homes and, where appropriate, share an activity within the local community. If you are interested in this particular volunteering opportunity, please contact
Springburn Volunteer Centre 0141 557 3684
Springburn Volunteer Centre offers many volunteering opportunities in North Glasgow. One of their volunteering opportunities is the Volunteer Involvement in Befriending Elderly scheme; a befriending scheme for older people within the North Glasgow area. Volunteer befrienders can offer one-to-one companionship and siupport within the comfort of people's own homes and, where appropriate, share an activity within the local community. The centre also offers volunteering opportunities with the Greater Springburn Stroke Club, a group in North Glasgow looking for volunteer group organisers to help every Thursday with shopping for and preparing lunches, maintaining finances, and organising group outings and group transport. Another opportunity exists with the North Glasgow Handyperson Scheme who are looking for volunteers to undertake basic DIY and practical tasks for elderly and disabled people. If you are interested in any of these volunteering opportunities or would like to find out about others, please contact the centre on 0141 557 3684.
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Warm Deal Programme - Eaga 0800 072 0150
Eaga work on behalf of the Scottish Executive and provide insulation grants of up to £500 under the Warm Deal. The Warm Deal offers grants for a range of energy-saving measures, you can get £500 towards:
- Cavity Wall Insulation
- Loft, Tank and pipe insulation
- Draught proofing
- 4 energy-efficient light bulbs, and
- Energy advice
You will qualify for a grant of up to £500 if you or your husband or wife own or rent your home and receive one of the following:
- Attendance Allowance
- Child Tax Credit with an income of less than £14,200
- Council Tax Benefit
- Disability Living Allowance
- Disabled Person's Tax Credit
- Housing Benefit
- Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance
- Income Support
- Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (which must include Constant Attendance Allowance)
- Pension Credit
- War Disablement Pension (which must include the mobility supplement or Constant Attendance Allowance)
- Working Tax Credit with an income of less than £14,200
If you are aged 60 or over and not receiving any of the qualifying benefits, you could be entitled to a 25% grant of up to £125. For more information on the Warm Deal please call the helpline on 0800 072 0156 (calls are free unless calling from abroad or from a mobile phone.)
Well on the Web www.wellontheweb.net
Website of Scotland's national programme for improving mental health and wellbeing .
Who Cares? Scotland www.whocaresscotland.net
Advice, support, advocacy, information and training for young people in care.
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Youngminds www.youngminds.org.uk
Youngminds provides information and advice on mental health problems for 8-16 year olds. Offers useful information for any adult with concerns about the mental health of a child or young person.
Young Scot www.youngscot.org
Young Scot offers incentives, information and opportunities to people aged 12 to 26 to help them make informed choices, play a part in their community, and make the most of their free time and learning. The website is designed specifically with young people in mind, to cater for all tastes and interests. You can access up-to-the-minute youth related news and information, as well as reviews, features, competitions, special offers and discounts. You can also apply for a Young Scot Card which entitles you to lots of discounts and can be used in over 1,800 outlets in Scotland, ranging from cinemas and theatres, to shopping, sports and travel. Membership for one year is £7, all you have to do is fill in an application form which is downloadable from the Young Scot website. Alternatively, you can call 08705 134 936 and pay by debit or credit card over the phone.
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