You can find support and advice services listed below

Find out the latest coronavirus information from Aberdeen City Council

Local Support

GP Practices are open to patients. You can also use NHS Inform, Scotland’s National Health Information Service.

You can speak to your local pharmacist or local optometrist for eye problems.

Every school has an assigned school nurse who can be reached through the child’s teacher/guidance teacher or by emailing nhsg.schoolnursing@nhs.net. When contacting the school nurse please state the child’s name, address, date of birth, school and how best to contact you by telephone or email with the preferred number and/or email address so that we can get back to you.

The Aberdeen City Council Support Line has been set up during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide welfare advice and emotional support, including what to do if you are struggling to get food, or prescriptions or pay bills.

NHS Grampian’s Healthpoint is your one stop health information point, offering free confidential information, advice and access to reputable services.

Mental Health Support

NHS inform is Scotland’s national health information service, providing 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.

Breathing Space is a support line for people who are overwhelmed by their thoughts and feelings – call free on 0800 83 85 87

Childline is a confidential service where children and young people can talk about anything – call free on 0800 1111

The Samaritans provide someone to talk to anytime, day or night – call free on 116 123

SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity providing information, advice and resources to support mental health and wellbeing.

Young Minds is a children and young people’s mental health charity providing information and advice for children and young people struggling with their mental health.