Aberdeenshire Public Health - South

Aberdeenshire Public Health - South Supporting those living and working in South Aberdeenshire to live well in healthy, well connected communities. Check when your GP practice or pharmacy is open.

Adult Social Care and Health services in Aberdeenshire are coordinated and delivered by the Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership (AHSCP), a partnership of Aberdeenshire Council and NHS Grampian. The AHSCP provides a range of care and support services in the community for people with different care needs, mainstream services, which are available to all, and specialist services designed

for more complex needs. AHSCP services take a coordinated approach to the way care, support and lifestyle advice designed to keep you healthier and independent for longer is delivered. AHSCP has identified the following health improvement priorities to ensure our communities are healthy places to live, those living in our communities are able to stay resilient and are well connected to a wide range of services, support and activities in their communities:

• Improving mental health and wellbeing.
• Healthy eating, being active and healthy weight.
• Minimising the impact of poverty and inequalities.
• Building resilience and community capacity for health improvement. These priorities will be progressed in collaboration with our communities and partners across health and social care, local government and the third sector. The Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership Public Health Team has a key role in supporting the delivery of these priorities partners to deliver this plan through:

• Gathering and interpreting evidence and health information and data.
• Development of policies and strategies.
• Development of delivery plans and health improvement programmes.
• Assessing the impact of plans and programmes.
• Shifting service provision towards prevention and early intervention.

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About NHS Grampian

Proudly working together to deliver the best possible services for a healthier Grampian. NHS services for the half-million people who live in Grampian are provided by NHS Grampian, and are overseen by one single NHS Board. The single Grampian NHS Board is responsible for improving the health of the Grampian population, and for delivering the health care required. The Board must oversee the taking-forward of Scotland's national health agenda, tailored to the needs of the Grampian population of half-a-million people spread over 3,000 square miles of city, town, village and rural communities. The Board is supported from headquarters at Summerfield House in Aberdeen. Senior managers for the functions which cover the whole of Grampian are based here, including financial overview, corporate planning, and central responsibility for protection and promotion of public health. Seeking medical advice

Please do not post medical/health queries on this page as we will not be able to respond to these. If you require urgent medical advice:

Daytime - contact your own GP Surgery

Evenings, weekends and holidays - telephone NHS 24 on 111

For serious accidents and medical emergencies - telephone the ambulance service on 999

Please also be aware that anything that you post on our page will be visible to everyone who accesses this page. Unauthorised photography, filming or recording

No one is allowed to make unauthorised photos, video or audio recordings in NHS Grampian buildings and grounds, particularly if they feature other patients, staff, carers, or visitors. This is to respect the privacy and dignity of individuals using our services and also our staff. Moderation

Please note this is a moderated information site and is not a public forum. This site is moderated Monday to Friday between the hours of 8.30am and 5pm (excluding public holidays). The moderators reserve the right to delete any comments that contain vulgar language, personal attacks of any kind or offensive comments that target or disparage any ethnic, racial or religious group. Further to this, we also reserve the right to delete any comments that:

• are spam or include links to other sites
• are clearly off topic
• advocate illegal activity
• promote particular services, products or political organisations
• infringe on copyrights or trademarks
• use personally identifiable medical information (We recommend you do not share any of your medical information on our Social Media pages)
• contain case-specific and other confidential information
• spread misinformation that may cause harm

Requesting information

Requests for information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 or the Data Protection Act 1998 should be submitted as follows:

For Freedom of Information requests, e-mail: gram.foi@nhs.scot
For personal information requests, e-mail:
gram.infogovernance@nhs.scot

For further information, please visit the NHS Grampian Freedom of Information section on our website. Providing feedback on NHS Grampian services

Please don’t provide feedback on NHS Grampian and our services on this page. Instead, you can contact us direct to praise staff, comment on our standards of care or let us know your views on any other aspect of NHS services in Grampian by the following:

Post:

NHS Grampian Feedback Service Summerfield House 2 Eday Road Aberdeen AB15 6RE

Tel: 0345 337 6338 E-mail gram.nhsgrampianfeedback@nhs.scot
The Feedback Service is open during the office hours of Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm. Alternatively, you can complete a Feedback Card which can be found throughout NHS Grampian at clinics and practices (please tick the Complaint box on the card to confirm you wish to make a formal complaint). Know Who To Turn To

If you are looking for medical advice, please speak to your GP, call NHS 24 on 111 (if it's out of hours) or visit www.nhsinform.scot. For serious accidents and medical emergencies - telephone the ambulance service on 999. Don't run out of repeat prescriptions - order only what you need. Details of opening hours for GP practices and pharmacies are available at: https://www.nhsinform.scot/national-service-directory/

For information on which NHS service to turn to when you're ill, injured or have a long term condition, visit: www.know-who-to-turn-to.com

It's more important than ever to with your healthcare concerns; we've prepared this chart to explain how key services are currently operating.

Quit smoking by using this free app.  It will guide you through a personalised 28‑day quit plan using evidence-based sup...
19/05/2026

Quit smoking by using this free app. It will guide you through a personalised 28‑day quit plan using evidence-based support.

Track progress, get tips and motivation, and see health (and money) gains over time.

Available via web, iOS and Android.

Find more information here: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

For more details on features and how to download digital health apps, head to Aberdeenshire Public Health on Linktree for helpful information sheets.
https://linktr.ee/abshirepublichealth

12/05/2026

Walking is one of the easiest ways to improve your health and wellbeing. Whether it’s a short stroll or a longer walk, every step counts.

Being active – even in small amounts – can boost your mood, improve sleep and increase energy

You don’t need special equipment or lots of time – just getting out for a brisk walk can make a real difference.

Looking for tips, motivation, or guidance on how to get started or keep going?

Visit NHS Inform’s below:

Information on the health benefits of exercise and ideas on how to keep active.

Find trusted, evidence-based health and wellbeing apps to support better sleep, mental wellbeing, physical activity and ...
12/05/2026

Find trusted, evidence-based health and wellbeing apps to support better sleep, mental wellbeing, physical activity and long-term condition management — helping you feel healthier day to day.

Access via web, iOS and Android.

Find more information here: https://dhi-scotland.orchahealth.com/en-GB

For more details on features and how to download digital health apps, head to Aberdeenshire Public Health on Linktree for helpful information sheets.
https://linktr.ee/abshirepublichealth

📢ERiC’s group has changed days.  Second and Fourth Monday of each month.  Next session is Monday the 11th of May at 6.30...
11/05/2026

📢ERiC’s group has changed days.

Second and Fourth Monday of each month.

Next session is Monday the 11th of May at 6.30pm
Gordon Rural Action

Struggling with sleep? Sleepio is a free, clinically proven digital programme available across Scotland, using CBT techn...
05/05/2026

Struggling with sleep? Sleepio is a free, clinically proven digital programme available across Scotland, using CBT techniques to help improve sleep and build healthier habits.

Find more information here: www.sleepio.com/nhs

For more details on features and how to download digital health apps, head to Aberdeenshire Public Health on Linktree for helpful information sheets.
https://linktr.ee/abshirepublichealth

One week in and what a great start 👏 Together, five of our staff members have already walked 470839 steps– a brilliant t...
01/05/2026

One week in and what a great start 👏
Together, five of our staff members have already walked 470839 steps– a brilliant team effort!
Let’s keep moving and supporting each other over the coming weeks 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️

01/05/2026

Get walking this May for National Walking Month

Walking is a simple way to look after your health and wellbeing. It’s free, easy to fit into everyday life, and suitable for people of all ages and abilities.

Walking with others can also help you stay motivated and connected. Local health walk groups offer a friendly, welcoming way to get moving together.

👣 Find out more here:
https://walkingscotland.org.uk/get-involved/join-a-health-walk/

Get active with Roll & Stroll! Love to Ride’s newest challenge is coming this May.  The aim of Roll & Stroll is simple -...
30/04/2026

Get active with Roll & Stroll! Love to Ride’s newest challenge is coming this May. The aim of Roll & Stroll is simple - to get more people to move more. Here’s how it works:

💚 Everyone is welcome to take part however you move

🗓️ Cycle or walk anywhere, anytime this May to participate

💪 Earn points and win prizes by getting active daily and logging your trips

👭 Encourage others to take part and win up to 100 points

🏆 Take part as an individual or with your workplace/school/social group to climb the leaderboards

Register today at lovetoride.net/abz and make every move count!

🎉 DIGITAL HEALTH  Over the last few months, we visited community cafés, libraries, wellbeing events and vaccination clin...
30/04/2026

🎉 DIGITAL HEALTH

Over the last few months, we visited community cafés, libraries, wellbeing events and vaccination clinics across Aberdeenshire to talk Digital Health.

We shared several digital apps that help to support everyday health and wellbeing.

A big thank you to everyone who stopped for a chat — and to ALLIANCE Scotland, who supported this work with training, guidance and tablets to help people view and try apps.

Watch this space for more information about each of the Apps we have been promoting in the coming weeks!

☕ Today’s the day – Linden Community Café is open! ☕ The Linden Community Café opens today and will be running weekly as...
28/04/2026

☕ Today’s the day – Linden Community Café is open! ☕

The Linden Community Café opens today and will be running weekly as a short pilot.

Come along for a cuppa, a fine piece, and a friendly chat in a relaxed, welcoming space. It’s all about bringing people together, building friendships, and the community coming together to support the Linden Centre.

🗓 Every Tuesday (pilot phase)
⏰ 10.00am – 12.00pm
📍 Linden Centre

☕ Donations are welcome, with all contributions supporting the café during this pilot.

💬 You’re very welcome to let others know if this sounds like something they’d enjoy.

Everyone is very welcome – feel free to drop in and be part of it ☕💛

Address

Kirton Road
Stonehaven
AB392NJ

Website

https://linktr.ee/abshirepublichealthsouth

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