MON – FRI 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM    phone icon  CALL US 0345 337 6320

Further Help & Advice

We have compiled a list of resources where you can get further help and advice on a range of medical conditions and support information, along with some useful phone numbers.

Useful Phone Numbers

Here are some useful phone numbers you may need if you want to obtain further information about the medical services available or to follow up on your treatment.

Community Services

Community Nursing Team

01888 564114

Midwifery Service

01467 670920

Health Visitors

01888 564113

Hospitals

Turriff Community Hospital

01888 563293

Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

0345 456 6000

Other Services

NHS 24 (Minor Injuries/Out of Hours)

111 (24 hours)

ARCH Responders

0345 608 1206

Aberdeenshire Vaccination Helpline

01224 555 333

Community Hub

01224 555 177

Online Information & Support

Useful Websites

This section contains links to useful websites where you can find out more information about long-term conditions, treatments and where you can get support.

Patient info

Patient aims to help the world proactively manage its healthcare, supplying evidence-based information on a wide range of medical and health topics to patients and health professionals.

NHS Inform

NHS inform is Scotland’s national health information service. The aim is to provide the people in Scotland with accurate and relevant information to help them make informed decisions about their own health and the health of the people they care for.

Grampian Vax

Vaccinations help protect you and your family from many infectious diseases. You’ll be offered different routine vaccinations at different times, depending on your age and circumstances. NHS Grampian Travel Health Service provides information you need to travel safely.

British Heart Foundation

The British Heart Foundation is a cardiovascular research charity in the United Kingdom. It funds medical research related to heart and circulatory diseases and their risk factors, and runs influencing work aimed at shaping public policy and raising awareness.

Asthma + Lung UK

Asthma + Lung UK aims to prevent lung disease by campaigning for positive change in the UK’s lung health, raising awareness about lung disease, the dangers that cause it, and how to look after your lungs.

Diabetes UK

Diabetes UK are leading the fight against the UK’s biggest and growing health crisis. And it’s a fight that involves us all – sharing knowledge and taking on diabetes together.

Child Protection Guidance Scotland

The Child Protection Guidance website has been created to provide information about keeping younger children and young people safe in Scotland. It includes separate sections for children, young people and parents or carers.

Child Protection Guidance Scotland

Many GPs in NHS Grampian now have First Contact Physiotherapists who specialist in musculoskeletal conditions. You may be offered a consultant with an FCP as an alternative to a GP appointment.

NHS Grampian logo

The Know Who To Turn To website has been produced by NHS Grampian to help you get the right medical assistance when you’re ill, injured or have a long term condition.

Child Protection Guidance Scotland
What is Psychological Therapy?

Psychological therapies help people understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours so they can make meaningful changes in their lives. Through structured conversations with a trained therapist, individuals explore patterns that may be causing distress, develop healthier coping strategies, and build stronger emotional resilience.’

Secondary Care Waiting Lists

Waiting times for secondary care out-patient clinics vary depending on the speciality. Please click on this link to find out more.

NHS Grampian have implemented a new system for confiming patients still required an appointment by way of a text message for patients who have a mobile phone number on their record. Details can be found here: Confirming your place on the NHS Scotland waiting list

Single Point of Contact Navigator Service

What is the Single Point of Contact Navigator Service?

The Single Point of Contact (SPOC) service supports patients referred to secondary care with suspected cancer, providing a dedicated contact for any questions or concerns about your hospital referral.

Click here for more information.