Health Information

Health Information

This page brings together useful resources to help you understand and manage common health conditions. It includes self-help guidance, mental health resources, pain information, contraception information and other areas of support.

FAQs

Common questions about appointments, prescriptions, registration and support.

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Patient resources

Useful health information and patient resources.

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Self-help guides

NHS inform self-help guides for common symptoms and conditions.

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Pharmacy First Scotland

Advice and treatment for common conditions from your local pharmacy.

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Smoking cessation

Support and information to help stop smoking.

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Mental health support

Information, local support and other mental health resources.

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Carers information

Information and support for unpaid carers.

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Nature prescribing

Local nature-based wellbeing resources for Orkney.

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Sexual health information

Contraception, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), relationships and sexual health services in Scotland.

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When to use this page

Use these resources for general information and self-care guidance. If symptoms are severe, worsening or urgent, contact the practice, NHS 24 on 111, or 999 in an emergency.