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CARE DATA | | |
| NHS England | What you need to know about how your information could be used | |
| Summary Care Records | | |
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HEALTH INFORMATION | | |
| NHS Northern, Eastern and Western Devon CCG | Advice for Staying Healthy | |
| Patient UK | a wealth of information on health and disease with many good leaflets | |
| Arthritis Care | all aspects of living with arthritis incl. childhood arthritis, advice for carers, support groups etc | 0800 5200 520 |
| Asthma UK | ample information incl. on triggers | 0300 222 5800 |
| British Heart Foundation | all aspects of heart related problems, illustrated answers most commonly asked questions, information for carers | |
| Fibromyalgia UK | Fighting for Freedom from Fibromyalgia | |
Heart UK The Cholesterol Charity | High Cholesterol - expert support, guidance and education | |
| Plymouth Guild | information on services and projects for support and advice in Plymouth | |
| Mens Health Forum | all subjects relating to mens' health incl. diet, exercise, heart problems, prostate problems and many more | |
| Well woman | | |
| Plymouth Online Directory | A website that provides welfare, health and social care for adults, young people and families | |
| LiveWell Plymouth | Plymouth Community Healthcare supporting people to be safe and well at home | |
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HEALTH SCREENING | | |
| NHS Bowel Cancer Screening | Who is eligible for bowel cancer screening? | 0800 7076 060 |
| Cervical Sceening Programme | | |
| NHS Health Checks | The NHS Health Check programme aims to help prevent heart disease, stroke, diabetes, kidney disease and certain types of dementia. | |
| Breast Screening | | |
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HEALTH SERVICES | | |
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) | The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service provides help for children and young people and their families when the child or young person has a difficulty with their mental health. | 01752 268011 |
| Cumberland Centre Minor Injuries Unit, | | 01752 434400 |
| Derriford Hospital | | 01752 202082 |
| Devon doctors Out of Hours Service | | 0845 241 9130 |
| Mount Gould Hospital | | 01752 434700 |
| Royal Eye Infirmary | | 01752 431648 |
| Peninsula Treatment Centre | | 01752 506070 |
| St Lukes Hospice | | 01752 401172 |
| Nuffield Hospital | | 01752 775861 |
| NHS 111 | | 111 |
| NHS Dental Helpline | How to find an NHS dentist | 0300 311 2233 |
| NHS Emergency Dental Care | How to access a dentist in an emergency or out of hours | 111 |
| patient transport information | The local SPOC will assess, book and advise patient what options are available, such as: Public Transport Friends/Relatives/Own Car Taxi Voluntary car schemes NHS Patient Transport Patients must meet criteria before transport can be booked. Most transport will require a payment and some patients will be able to claim a refund. | 01752 431954 |
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| NHS DEVON | | |
| Healthwatch Devon | Healthwatch Devon is the independent champion for people using health and care services. They listen to what people like about services and what could be improved and share those views with those with the power to make change happen. | 0800 520 0640 |
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| MISCELLANEOUS | | |
| Plymouth City Council Blue Badge Scheme | | 01752 668000 |
| Plymouth City Council Dial a Ride | Door to door transport anywhere within Plymouth for elderly and disabled residents | 01752 600633 |
| Thinking of Getting a Tattoo | You must be 18 years old Use a registered tattooist and report illegal tattooists For more information on registered tattooist visit: www.plymouth.gov.uk/tattooists | 01752 304147 |
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| SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICES | | |
| Community Contraception and Sexual Health Services | The Community Contraception and Sexual Health Service sees clients of all ages, male and female. Some clinics are dedicated for people under the age of 25 (the 4U drop-in service at The Zone) however young people are also welcome at all clinics. | 01752 431124 |
| The Zone | The Zone offers a wide range of information, advice and support services for 13 - 25 year olds in Plymouth and the surrounding area | 01752 206626 |
| Brook | Free & confidential information for under 25s | 0808 802 1234 |
| The Eddystone Trust | The Eddystone Trust offers discreet, confidential HIV and sexual health services | 0800 328 3508 |
| Plymouth Pharmacies in the EHC scheme | providing free emergency hormonal contraception to women aged 13-19 years | |
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SUPPORT SERVICES | | |
| Head Space | Peer 2 Peer Mental Health Support | 07890 257614 |
| Teenage Cancer Trust | information and support for teenagers and young adults with cancer | |
| Weight Loss Resources | information about losing weight, dieting, healthy eating | |
| Macmillan | general information and support for all kinds of cancer | 0808 808 0000 |
| RELATE Plymouth | | 01752 213131 |
| The Samaritans | | 08457 9090 90 |
| My New Hair | We provide public advice, and support a national network of independent salons and professionals who provide a wig styling service for people suffering from cancer and medical hair loss | |
| Adult Social Care Plymouth | Adult social care is about supporting and assisting people who cannot manage alone due to severe illness, frailty, disability or vulnerability. It enables people to live as independently as possible in their own homes or with their family or friends. | 01752 668000 |
| Family Matters | Family matters is a charitable organisation that families can refer themselve to if they need help | 01752 606826 |
| AGE UK Plymouth | | 01752 665424 |
| CRUSE Bereavement Care | | 0808 808 1677 |
| Plymouth Options | Plymouth Options is a city wide service for adults in Plymouth with common problems such as anxiety and depression. They are based in the City Centre on Exeter Street. | 01752 435419 |
| Domiciliary Eye Care Service | For those unable to visit a practice unaided due to physical or mental disability | 01752 660087 |
| Smoke Free Plymouth | For those unable to visit one of the clinics at the practice smoke free Plymouth provides free sessions. | 01752 314040 |
The Pensioners and Fifty Plus Action Group | They invite anyone over the age of 50 to come to meetings to see what they do, perhaps the speakers, forthcoming social activities, friendliness of the group or the tea and biscuits will persuade them to become members. Visitors and guests can come to three of the monthly meetings before deciding to join although many do become members at the first meeting, details can be obtained by contacting the secretary Mrs Margaret Williams.email tomag42@hotmail.co.uk | 01752 350498 |
| Harbour Drug & Alcohol Services | Harbour is there to help anyone, including family and friends, affected by the misuse of drugs and alcohol by providing information, education, assessment and care co-ordination. They manage community based treatment services and work together with other services, voluntary, private and public, to see that every available option to address individual needs is explored. | 01752 434343 |
| Gambling Help | Resources and Information for people in Plymouth | |
| Memory Cafe | Memory Café events are held at various libraries across the city. To find your nearest event click on the link. | |
| Simply Counselling | They provide counselling for individuals, couples, stroke survivors, heart patients, their carers and their families in the Plymouth area. They are a Plymouth based community interest company, committed to improving the welfare of the people of Plymouth and the surrounding areas. | 01752 560900 |
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| VICTIM SUPPORT | | |
| Womens Aid | Free and confidential support services for women and their children living in the Plymouth area. Advice re domestic abuse. | 01752 252033 |
| 24-hour National Domestic Violence | | 0808 2000 247 |
| Devon and Cornwall Police - Domestic Abuse | | 101 |
| Plymouth Domestic Abuse Services | | 0800 458 2558 Refuge: 01752 562286 |
| Witness Care Unit | support and advice for victims or witnesses to an offence of domestic abuse where the perpetrator has been charged to court | |
| Ahimsa | Ahimsa is a domestic violence project based in Plymouth, England | 01752 213535 |
| Devon Male | Specialist services for men who experience domestic violence | 0345 155 1074 |
| Childline | ChildLine is a service which is provided by the NSPCC. The ChildLine website only has content written directly for children and young people. | 0800 11 11 |
| Victim Support | emotional and practical support for domestic abuse victims | 0845 3030 900 |
| SALT Southwest | Sexual Abuse survivors listening therapy | 01752 600599 |