eConsult New opening hours
Please note from Friday 2nd August 2024 eConsult will now close at 3 pm and will remain closed over the weekend and reopen on Monday morning at 12.01 am, this is due to our staffing changes. This will be the
Family Support
Women’s Health Platform – NHS Inform Later Years (50 plus)
The Women's Health Platform on NHS Inform sets out information on women’s health at key stages of life, from puberty to later years. While this Platform uses the term Women’s Health, not only those who identify as women require access to women’s health and reproductive services. For example, some transgender men, non-binary people, and intersex people or people with variations in sex characteristics may also experience menstrual cycles, pregnancy and the menopause.
Women’s Health Platform – NHS Inform Middle Years (25 to 50)
The Women's Health Platform on NHS Inform sets out information on women’s health at key stages of life, from puberty to later years. While this Platform uses the term Women’s Health, not only those who identify as women require access to women’s health and reproductive services. For example, some transgender men, non-binary people, and intersex people or people with variations in sex characteristics may also experience menstrual cycles, pregnancy and the menopause.
The Alliance
The Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE) is the national third sector intermediary for health and social care, bringing together a diverse range of people and organisations who share our vision, which is a Scotland where everyone has a strong voice and enjoys their right to live well with dignity and respect.
0141 404 0231
Best Start Grant and Best Start Foods
You can get Best Start Grant and Best Start Foods:
if your child is the right age for a payment
whether you're in work or not, as long as you're on certain payments or benefits
as long as you're the parent of a child, or the main person looking after the child.
Parent to Parent
Parent to Parent was established in 1988 and is a voluntary organisation which supports parents of children with additional support needs, whether physical, learning, sensory or behavioural which is associated with the disability. We also offer support and advocacy to young people.
01382 817558
Home-Start Angus
Home-Start is a local community network of trained volunteers and expert support helping families with young children through their challenging times. We are there for parents when they need us the most because childhood can’t wait.
01241 431 131
Parent Club Scotland
Parenthood is an amazing job, but it’s not an easy one. There’s often lots of conflicting information out there. Doing the right thing for your wee ones can seem impossible sometimes. Parent Club is here to help by giving you information you can trust, all in one place.
PETAL – People Experiencing Trauma and Loss
PETAL is the most recognised and longest established organisation for people affected by homicide or suicide in Scotland. Our professional service is supported by Scottish Government and other funders. Service provision is FREE and we provides a safe and confidential environment where those experiencing bereavement and traumatic loss, through murder or suicide can receive support, one to one counselling and other therapies. This service provision includes children and young people.
01698 324502
Wellbeing Scotland
Wellbeing Scotland are a voluntary organisation with services across Scotland. We provide a wide range of holistic services for individuals and families whose life experiences have impacted negatively on their wellbeing. Since 1994 we have offered client centred, holistic, trauma informed therapeutic services and have specialised in abuse and trauma work.
01324 630 100
Circle – Supporting families in Scotland
Circle is a Scottish charity working at the heart of deprived communities across central Scotland. Our aim is to support the most disadvantaged children and families to improve their lives, promote their healthy development and reach their potential.
0131 552 0305
Citizens Advice Scotland
Personal, one-to-one advice and information on employment, housing, debt, benefits and consumer issues like energy bills
0800 028 1456
Children 1st
We exist to prevent abuse and neglect, to protect children and keep them safe from harm. Together we can help children in Scotland live in safe, loving families and build strong communities. We help survivors of abuse, trauma and other adversity to recover and we work tirelessly to protect the rights of children in Scotland.
08000 28 2233
Crossroads Scotland
Crossroads Caring Scotland is one of the country's leading voluntary sector providers of support for carers and their families. Established as a charity in Scotland in 1978, we provide support services across Scotland, helping people to live independently at home.
0141 226 3793