*Enablement Service – Living at home with Dementia *Home Energy Scotland – North East *Home-Start Aberdeen *Veterans First Point Grampian organisation providing free advice and technical repairs, improvements and adaptations in the home. A handyman service is also available (at a charge). Fully qualified trades people can carry out small repairs to the property. We also provide a grass cutting service. Who is eligible? Owner occupiers and tenants of private landlords living in Aberdeen. A free, confidential and personal service to help anyone in Aberdeen living with dementia to live safely in their home for longer. A safety assessment of the home can be carried out and dementia enablement equipment provided where necessary. Home Energy Scotland, funded by Scottish Government, offers free and impartial advice on reducing fuel bills and saving energy in the home. A voluntary organisation providing emotional and practical support for families who have at least one child under the age of 5. Highly trained staff and volunteers visit families in their own homes to offer support. In addition we also offer a weekly term time family group, a “Recipe for Life” project promoting healthy eating, teaching practical cooking skills and Baby Massage. The support is free, confidential and non-judgemental. Veterans First Point Scotland (V1P) contributes to the aims of the armed forces covenant by improving access to health care for veterans and their families. This service has been running since 12 December 2016 and will provide a single point of access for veterans through the work of Peer Support Workers who understand the unique needs of veterans, their families and carers. If you or anyone you know could benefit from this service please call us for more information. Telephone 01224 251133 For information Tel: 0808 808 2282 1a Alford Place, Aberdeen AB10 1YD Telephone 01224 693 545 Email Visit For information on the service or to refer a veteran please contact: Paula Bray Tel: 01224 557695 email:
as trustees. GDS supports individuals, clubs, coaches, facilities, schools and many more working in partnership to widen opportunities for people with a physical, sensory or learning disabilities across Grampian. Telephone 07533056564 Aberdeen City - Grant Wilson Addition Support Needs Active schools Coordinator, Aberdeen City Telephone 07825 227861 Email: Andrinne Craig Inclusion Officer, Sport Aberdeen Telephone 07793 655417 Email: Alison Shaw Sports Executive (Inclusion) Aberdeen Sports Village Telephone 01224 438907 Email: Screening programmes Invitations are automatically sent out to all who are eligible for screening for cancer of the breast, cervix, bowel, and abdominal aortic aneurysm (Triple A) Breast – women aged 50-70 Cervical – women aged 25-64 Triple A – men aged 65 Bowel – all aged 50-74 Visit Helplines ) ) 0800 22 44 88 ) ) 0800 0121 833 Sexual Health *Grampian Sexual Health Services * Local Pharmacy Services provided include: contraception; sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment: free condoms; emergency contraception; unplanned pregnancy advice and counselling; psychosexual counselling and rape and abuse support. Provides free Emergency Contraception and some provide free condoms. Call 0345 337 9900 or visit for information on clinics, opening hours and appointments. Find your nearest local pharmacy on NHS Inform website www.nhsinform.scot Smoking *Smoking Advice Service NHS Grampian * Local Pharmacy People can refer themselves or be referred to the service using the SCI Gateway Smoking Advice Service form or via Smoking Advice Service referral forms available from NHS Resources (01224 558504) Hard copies of the form can be returned by post or via NHS net email. Pharmacies also provide a smoking cessation service Telephone 080 85 20 20 30 Email: Local Pharmacy
Substance Misuse *Alcohol & Drugs Action *Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol &Drugs *Alcoholics Anonymous Provides a range of services for people who use drugs and alcohol. We believe in working with people at whatever stage they are at. Open 7 days a week, friendly, confidential service. Provides a range of information and support to families who are affected by alcohol or drugs misuse. Where people can get advice and support around problems with drinking. Meetings throughout Aberdeen. 7 Hadden St Aberdeen AB11 6NU Telephone helpline: 01224 594700 email: or Visit Free phone Helpline: on 08080 10 10 11 Email: Visit www.sfad.org.uk Telephone 0800 9177 650 Visit Gender Based Violence/Domestic Abuse Grampian Woman’s Aid Grampian Women's Aid offers a free, confidential, and service to women, who have experienced domestic abuse. Grampian Women's Aid 25 Greenfern, Road, Mastrick, Aberdeen, AB16 6TS Tel: 01224 593381 Email: Website: