Services and their contact information
| Service |
Contact Details |
| Atholl Medical Centre (appointments, enquiries) |
Pitlochry (01796) 472558 |
| Pitlochry Community Hospital |
Pitlochry (01796) 472052 |
| Perth Royal Infirmary |
Perth (01738) 623311 |
| Ninewells Hospital, Dundee |
Dundee (01382) 660111 |
| Child Health Service (Drumhar Health Centre) |
Perth (01738) 621181 |
| Dentists (Infinityblu Dental Care) |
Pitlochry (01796) 470001 |
| Dentists (Mr & Mrs Anderson) |
Aberfeldy (01887) 820441 |
| Social Work Department |
Pitlochry (01796) 474600 |
| District Nurse - Pitlochry |
Pitlochry (01796) 474802 |
| Chemists - Davidsons 1 |
Pitlochry (01796) 472810 |
| Chemists - Davidsons 2 |
Pitlochry (01796) 472414 |
| Police |
101 |
| Ambulance (Emergency Service) |
Dial 999 |
| Samaritans |
0845 790 9090 |
| Police Central Switchboard |
0845 113 5000 |
| NHS 24 |
111 |
Useful Links
Self Help
Useful self-help guides developed by NTW Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in England - via links below:
Apple Devices – apps.apple.com/gb/app/self-help/id648874696
Android Devices - play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pic2.uk.nhs. ntw&hl=en_GB&gl=US
Link to PDF/Audio Files - www.northumbria.nhs.uk/our-services/mental- health-services/talkingtherapies/get-help
MS Society
The MS Society support anyone who lives with or is affected by Multiple Sclerosis.
www.mssociety.org.uk/care-and-support/local-support/wellbeing-hub is a one-stop-shop providing virtual information and support to help people manage their physical and mental well-being. This includes 1:1 counselling and physiotherapy.
We provide a free, confidential counselling service for anyone in Scotland who is living with MS or affected by MS. Our trained counsellors are on hand to listen and help deal with their concerns and anxieties.
We also offer free confidential peer support where a person living with MS is matched with a peer volunteer. Examples of the MS issues that people bring to peer support include: impact on work, pain management, exercise, and the need to speak to someone outside of family and friends about MS.
Mosquito bite avoidance for travellers
www.gov.uk/government/publications/mosquito-bite-avoidance-for-travellers
www.psd.scot.nhs.uk/doctors/transfer_of_gp_health_records_faqs.html
Bowel Screening
Men and women aged between 50 and 74 years are invited to attend bowel screening once every two years. For further information/guidance please visit the website.
www.bowelscreening.scot.nhs.uk
travelinescotland.com/pagelanderwizard/start.do
Tayside Media Campaign about Power of Attorney
'Start the Conversation', a campaign funded by the Scottish Government, has been launched across Tayside to raise awareness of the importance of having a Power of Attorney granted to a trusted relative or friend. Check out the website for further information www.mypowerofattorney.org.uk
Smoking in cars
New legislation has been introduced in Scotland to protect children and young people from the harm caused by second hand smoke during car journeys. Visit the Protect Your Kids website for full details
Unpaid Carers
www.pkavscarershub.org.uk/About-Us
Healthy Minds Book Prescription
www.nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk/bookprescription/index.htm
Trainline
www.thetrainline.com