Other Information

Smoking

We are keen to give all our patients who smoke as much help as possible to stop. Your local pharmacy would be your first port of call for advice and support or you could visit the smokefree website at www.nhs.uk/smokefree or call your local Quit Your Way team on 0800 916 8858. Well done if you have already stopped.

Walking

Even the smallest effort can improve your quality of life and make you feel better. This can be done by walking for 15 to 20 minutes at a brisk enough pace to get your heart beating faster. Your aim is to achieve this up to three times a week increasing at a comfortable pace. Once you can comfortably walk for an hour you are ready to move on to swimming, cycling or running!

Healthy Eating

A healthy diet does not need to be boring. Health experts tell us we are all eating too much fat, salt etc, but what exactly does this mean? Why not speak to your doctor/nurse or pick up some of our information leaflets so you can enjoy a healthier diet?

When Should I Worry

Having an ill child can be a very scary experience for parents. If you understand more about the illness it can help you to feel more in control. This booklet (click link) is for parents (and older children) and deals with common infections in children who are normally healthy. It is not meant for children who have ongoing health problems such as asthma, heart, or kidney problems. You should not rely on the advice in this leaflet for children who are less than 3 months old. Babies younger than this can respond differently to infections.

www.what0-18.nhs.uk

The NHS Minor Ailment Service

The NHS Minor Ailments Service is available from your local community pharmacist. You will be able to get advice and treatment from your community pharmacist for minor illnesses and complaints such as:

Pharmacy First Scotland