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
Midwifery Service
Health Visitors
Other Services
NHS 24 (Minor Injuries/Out of Hours)
111 (24 hours)
ARCH Responders
Aberdeenshire Vaccination Helpline
Community Hub
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 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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.









