Eating well during COVID-19
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a respiratory infection that affects your lungs and airways. At this time, it is especially important to eat healthily so that our bodies are more able to fight infections such as COVID-19.
If you are worried about your weight or want help to eat more healthily and lose weight, we can help.
The way we shop and eat may have changed during COVID-19 restrictions. This may mean having to cook more on a tighter budget, feed children during school closures, or relying on others to do the shopping.
Key Messages
Overweight or have type 2 diabetes?
If you are overweight or have type 2 diabetes, it is important to follow a healthy diet.
Having Diabetes does not mean you are more likely to catch coronavirus (COVID-19). However, if you do catch coronavirus (COVID-19), it can cause more severe symptoms and complications. My Diabetes My Way and Diabetes UK provide specific advice for people with diabetes, their family and friends.
For people with diabetes or a BMI of 40 or above it is very important to maintain a healthy weight or lose some weight. This may seem very challenging due to the current restrictions but there are lots of useful resources to help (see information in the boxes below).
Glasgow and Clyde Weight Management Services are targeted at adults, aged 18 and over, with existing health conditions that will be improved by losing weight. If you have:
- Diabetes
- Heart Disease
- Have previously had a Stroke
- Have a BMI of >30
You can self-refer to the weight management service by calling 0141 211 3379 or completing our online referral form.
For young people between 12 to 18 the Weight to Go programme is currently operating a waiting list.
Eat well to keep you and your household healthy
At this time, it is especially important to eat well and be a healthy weight to keep you and your households healthy.
You may be preparing and cooking more meals at home. Food Standards Scotland has useful information on food safety to help make sure the food you cook and eat won’t do you any harm.
If you are looking for meal ideas that are low cost, quick and easy to prepare Eat Better Feel Better recipes are free to access and also has meal planners and cook-a-long videos. Love Food Hate Waste also have lots of recipes and information and tips on reducing food waste.
Information on the benefits of a healthy diet can be accessed on NHS Inform Food and Nutrition.
Practical help and great resources to help you lose weight are available. Have a look at our Eat Well Feel Good Look Great Lose weight practical guide or try the new NHS Inform 12 week online weight management programme.
Keeping active during this difficult time can be challenging, but help and advice on staying active and well is available.
Help with getting food is available in your area
This is a challenging time and will cause worry for some households. We have gathered local information on the COVID-19 response to food. It provides information on how to access food including the newly established community hubs, food aid, meal providers, information for specific groups such as shielded households and those entitled to free school meals.
Find information and support to access food in your area.
COVID-19 might affect you financially. Our Money Worries page provides information about COVID-19 and your finances, changes to benefits claims and the support services available.
Pregnant women and families who have children aged up to three years old on low income might be enti Best Start Food benefits.
Vitamin D for those shielding or self-isolating
Many people are being asked to stay at home if they are shielding or self-isolating. During these measures you may want to take a vitamin supplement containing vitamin D.
The Scottish Government are currently advising people to stay at home. This may mean staying indoors for much of the day which could result in not getting enough Vitamin D from sunlight. During stay at home restrictions, guidance on vitamin D has been revised to reflect the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. National information on shielding can be found on the NHS Inform site.
Everyone (including children and pregnant and breastfeeding women) should consider taking a daily supplement containing 10 micrograms of vitamin D. This is especially important for people who are indoors all of the time for bone and muscle health. More information is available via the Scottish Government website.
Vitamin D supplements can be purchased at most supermarkets and pharmacies. If you are self-isolating or shielding and are unable to go to the shops help is available in your area.
All pregnant women are entitled to free Healthy Start vitamins, which contain Vitamin D from your midwife. Women and children who qualify for the Best Start Foods scheme in Scotland can get free Healthy Start vitamins containing the recommended amounts of vitamin D from your community pharmacy. Healthy Start vitamins are also available to purchase if you do not qualify for Best Start Food
People aged 70 or older are more at risk
People aged 70 or older are more at risk from COVID-19 and should follow social distancing measures to keep safe.
Age Scotland has compiled advice for older people and their families on how to avoid exposure to the virus, and includes advice on shopping. Age Scotland also have a helpline Telephone: 0800 12 44 222.
Local community support is also available for those who require assistance to access food and support. Please see our local information and support.
Support for patients who have had COVID-19
Support is available for anyone who has been hospitalised due to COVID-19.
Our Support and Information Service (SIS) provides support and information on a range of issues including money advice, energy and carers support. We also provide an emergency food discharge pack for vulnerable inpatients being discharged from QEUH, GRI and RAH who either have no food at home or are unable to food shop due to COVID-19.
We will also make onward referrals to services providing food shopping and medicine deliveries.
Feeding your baby
Staying active and well
The health of the public remains a top priority as we respond to the COVID-19 outbreak.
We want to encourage everyone to keep healthy during this unprecedented disruption to our daily life. This means taking care of both your physical and mental health.
With this in mind, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has pulled together a number of resources to help you do this.
Resources
Physical activity
As we all follow Government advice to limit our social activities, we can continue being physically active. If you are well, a daily routine which includes physical activity can help you feel less anxious and help you sleep better.
If you are unwell, use all your energy to get better and don’t try to do too much. When you’re getting better, return to your normal activities gradually.
Get outside
Being outside in the fresh air and green space can help reduce stress and make us feel better. Unless you are self-isolating, you can walk, jog, run or cycle outside on your own, as long as you keep 2 metres (three paces) away from other people.
Walking
Walking is a great simple form of physical activity. Tracking your steps with a pedometer, a fitness tracker or a phone app can help you keep you motivated to stay active.
World Walking – Download the free app or visit the website and try to virtually walk your way around a number of routes from across the world.
Active 10 App – free app to help you get into the habit of walking briskly for 10 minutes every day. You can also connect with other others to spur each other on.
For those self-isolating and well
You don’t need a gym or special equipment to be active, there are lots of things you can do at home to help you stay active.
Children and young people
These online activities are designed for kids to get active, but can be used by the whole family:
Mental Health
It’s important to take care of your mental health during this period.
You can do so by staying connected with friends and family, taking breaks from the news, and finding ways to relax. You can find more information on the SAMH website.
The Scottish Government has also launched the Clear your head website providing tips and ideas to help you look after your mental wellbeing.
Additional resources
Mindfulness
There’s little doubt that the days ahead will be challenging both mentally and physically for all of us. Pressure of this type can help us perform at our best, with focus and skill, however we also need ways to take care of ourselves, and to balance the effects of stress.
No matter how experienced or calm we are, a crisis like this will activate our fight and flight response to threat. This is completely normal. Our threat system is programmed to protect us in a short term emergency. However when the cascade of activity triggered in our fight or flight system goes on at a high level for a lengthy period it can cause us significant health issues, can lower our immunity and lead to burnout. We can feel panic and want to run, perhaps become nippy and irritable, or simply freeze and want to hide. These are all normal reactions in intensely stressful situations.
Mindfulness can help us notice when our stress levels are becoming more toxic. We can learn how to create a pause, even for a few moments, and check in with ourselves. We can cultivate skills to help us step out of automatic and really notice how we are in any moment. This can help us respond appropriately to the challenges of a constantly changing situation. Mindfulness can also strengthen our ability to fully focus on one thing at a time, doing the best we can. A mindful pause can help when we need to make decisions and to know when to ask for help.
The STOP process can act as a foundation to finding a mindful pause:
S= Stop! Tune in to the soles of your feet contacting the floor, noticing the feeling of pressure and support even if your feet are aching. This can help with a sense of steadiness and grounding…arriving in the present moment. Your feet are as far away as possible from a racing mind.
T= Take a few slower and deeper breaths, as best as you can, doing this gently without a sense of forcing or intensity. If it helps you may like to count to 4 as you breathe in and then out, noticing if you can begin to lengthen your out-breath to 6 or 8.
O= Observe how you are in this moment, asking ‘How is my body feeling, can I release tension from any part? Where is my mind, anxiously racing ahead, trying to chase the’ to do’ list, catastrophising? How am I feeling, can I allow myself to feel whatever is here and bring some kindness to myself and others?’
P= Proceed. The intensity of the situation may not have changed; however, you may be able to relate to it with a little more awareness, steadiness and kindly understanding towards yourself and those around you.
Further support
Alcohol consumption
With our lives drastically changed, there could be an increase in alcohol consumption for some.
The chief medical officer’s advice for adults aged 18 and over is:
- To keep health risks from alcohol to a low level it is safest not to drink more than 14 units a week on a regular basis.
- If you regularly drink as much as 14 units per week, it is best to spread your drinking evenly over 3 or more days.
- If you have one or two heavy drinking episodes a week, you increase your risk of death from long term illness and from accidents and injuries.
- The risk of developing a range of health problems (including cancers of the mouth, throat and breast) increases the more you drink on a regular basis.
If you wish to cut down the amount you drink, a good way to help achieve this is to have several drink free days each week.
If you want to find out more information or are looking for advice or support, visit:
Shielding – Support in your local area
East Renfrewshire
Call: 0141 577 3093. The helpline is open Monday to Friday 8.45am – 4.45pm (excluding bank holidays), or email shielding@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
For clear information on shielding including what it is, who it applies to, how to access help and other FAQs, visit:
Non-shielding residents are directed to the East Renfrewshire Community Hub where volunteers are helping other vulnerable and isolated residents
The Community Hub helpline is 0141 876 9555 and is open Monday to Friday, 10.00am – 3.00pm
East Dunbartonshire
Call: 0800 111 4000. The helpline is open Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm. Or email shielding@eastdunbarton.gov.uk
Information is hosted on their dedicated Coronavirus web pages: East Dunbarton residents council democracy coronavirus-covid-19.
For clear information on shielding including what it is, who it applies to, how to access help and other FAQs, visit:
Residents who require support but are not shielding are clearly directed to the East Dunbartonshire Voluntary Action (EDVA) who are working in partnership with the providers of the Older People’s Advice Line (OPAL) to support those who need some extra help.
They can be contacted on 0141 438 2347. The helpline is open 7 days a week from 9.00am – 5.00pm
Glasgow City
Call the helpline on: 0141 276 1185, 7 days a week, 9am – 5pm
Or email: ShieldingResponse@glasgow.gov.uk
For information on shielding visit:
There is an extensive FAQs section on shielding to support residents.
For those who are not shielding, they are directed to the Community Hub for Glasgow, which has been set up by Glasgow City Council, Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector and the Health and Social Care Partnership. The Hub provides information on local groups and organisations in your area that can provide support for a wide range of activities, including accessing food and picking up medication.
Residents can contact the Community Hub on 0141 345 0543, Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm. Or visit:
Renfrewshire
Call the helpline on: 0300 300 0230, 7 days a week, 8.45am – 4.45pm
Or email: Shielding.Support.Referrals@renfrewshire.gov.uk
The free helpline is available on 0800 111 4000, Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm.
Inverclyde
For shielding information visit:
Call the community helpline on: 0800 111 4000, Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.
West Dunbartonshire
Call the helpline on: 01389 738282 (option 5) or visit
Lateral Flow Testing
In line with Scottish Government guidance concerning COVID testing, our asymptomatic Community Testing facilities, where members of the public can access free on-site Lateral Flow tests and pick up test kits for home testing, closed on the 14th of April 2022.
If you would like to pick up a test kit before the community test centres close, please visit one of the following sites:
West Dunbartonshire
- Fleming Avenue, Clydebank
- Open Monday to Friday 11.00am – 5.30pm – Remaining open until 30th April.
East Dunbartonshire
No test centres available.
East Renfrewshire
No test centres available.
Glasgow City
No test centres available.
Inverclyde
No test centres available.
Renfrewshire
No test centres available.
Please note that depending on demand, members of the public may be only be given a maximum of two LFT packs (each containing seven tests) per visit.
Each of the centres works on a drop-in basis, with no appointment necessary. We would like to encourage everyone living or working in the area near one of these testing sites to go along and have a rapid test (you will get a result in 30 minutes or less).
The centres will also advise of support available if you have a positive test so that you can isolate and not spread the infection.
The UK Government testing sites for members of the public who have COVID symptoms and require a PCR test will remain open until the end of April. You can book a PCR test via NHSInform or by using the link sent to you if you are contacted by our Test and Protect team.
COVID-19 is a viral infection caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2. Typical symptoms include fever, loss of, or change in, sense of smell or taste (anosmia) or a new, continuous cough. One can have any one or more of these symptoms. In some cases infection can cause serious symptoms, including pneumonia or difficulty breathing, which might require admission to hospital.
Some people with COVID-19 may not have symptoms of the virus or they can be so mild or unusual that they are not recognised as COVID-19, even though they are infected and are infectious to others.
Generally, coronavirus causes more severe symptoms in people with weakened immune systems, older people, and those with long term conditions like diabetes, cancer and chronic lung disease. Those who are unvaccinated are also at risk of developing more serious symptoms and being hospitalised.
Maternity Services and Wards
For information on attending maternity units, visiting and attending hospital for a scan, please click the below link:
Emergency social work services provide assessment and intervention in emergency situations to relieve acute risk. We deal with referrals which are too urgent to wait for Social Work Service offices to re-open.
- 0300 343 1505 (public)
- 0141 305 6705 (Mental Health)
- 0141 305 6910 (for health professionals).
You should only call 999 in a medical emergency, when someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk.
- Emergencies can include:
- Loss of consciousness
- Cardiac arrest
- Heart attack
- Stroke
- An acute confused state
- Chest pains
- Breathing difficulties
- Severe bleeding that cannot be stopped
- Severe allergic reactions
- Severe burns or scalds
- Major trauma, such as a road traffic accident or fall from a height.
If you are unsure if it is an emergency, call NHS 24 on 111.
What happens when you call 999
An operator will ask which emergency service you need. If it’s a medical emergency, ask for the ambulance service. The ambulance service will ask some questions to find out what has happened and arrange the most appropriate help.
Further information is available on the Scottish Ambulance Service website:
By only calling 999 for serious illnesses or injuries, it means that people who need essential treatment can get it as soon as possible.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has moved to the Right Care, Right Place model for all emergency care, which means your experience of emergency care may be slightly different than before the pandemic.
The new model is there to ensure patients access the most appropriate care quickly and safely and will help protect the Accident & Emergency Departments (A&E) so they can look after those patients with life-threatening conditions, such as strokes, heart attacks, head injuries, breathing difficulties, or severe bleeding.
When should you visit A&E?
A&E is there to deal with genuine life-threatening emergencies. It is for serious accidents or serious emergencies such as strokes, heart attacks, head injuries, breathing difficulties, or severe bleeding.
If you come to A&E and it is not the best place for you to be treated, you may be redirected by staff towards the correct service for your needs. This could include a Minor Injuries Unit, a pharmacy, or your local GP. For more information please call NHS 24 on 111.
What should you do in an emergency?
If your condition is life-threatening, you should call 999 or go straight to A&E.
If it’s an emergency, and you need access to urgent care, but it’s not life-threatening, you should always first phone NHS 24 on 111, or, speak to your local GP before attending A&E.
NHS 24 or your GP will be able to provide you with the correct advice and treatment or refer you directly to the most appropriate service for your needs.
If you are referred to A&E by your GP or by NHS 24 you may be given time to attend.
If your condition is life threatening, you should always call 999 or go straight to A&E.
If it’s an emergency and you need access to urgent care, but it’s not life threatening, you should always phone NHS 24 on 111 first or, speak to your local GP before attending A&E.
If your child needs emergency care, know where to go
Wherever you live in the NHSGGC area, babies of 0-12 months should be taken to the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow.
Children over 1 year with a medical emergency or serious injury can go to The Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, the RAH in Paisley or Inverclyde Royal Hospital.
Major Emergency
If a child is seriously injured or becomes so unwell that you think it is an emergency you should dial 999 straight away. The Scottish Ambulance Service will usually take your child to the Royal Hospital for Children. Sometimes they may deem it more appropriate to go to a closer A&E.
About our A&Es
We have five A&Es that are always open to treat patients who have a serious injury or medical emergency.They are at:
- Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
- Royal Hospital for Children
- Glasgow Royal Infirmary
- Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH) in Paisley
- Inverclyde Royal Hospital in Greenock.
Other services may be able to give you the treatment you need
If you think you need to visit A&E, but it’s not life-threatening, contact our Virtual A&E service by calling 111. You may be able to receive treatment without having to visit a busy A&E department.
For non-emergencies, there are Minor Injury Units (MIUs), GP services, NHS 24 on 111, and your pharmacy. If you are unsure which service is best for you, Call NHS 24 on 111.
Always call NHS 24 on 111 first to ensure you get the right care, right place, right time.
If you, or someone you know, needs support with mental health problems, in the first instance you should contact your GP. If required, your GP can then refer you to Mental Health Services in your local areas.
Information on mental health problems
You will find lots of useful information on the NHS inform website www.nhsinform.scot. You can also visit Heads Up at www.headsup.scot for advice, videos and support.
When you need urgent help
If you, or someone you know, needs urgent help or is in crisis, call NHS 24 on 111
If you just need to talk with someone, there is help available:
- The Samaritans are there 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call them on 116 123 (freephone) or email: jo@samaritans.org
- Breathing Space offers a confidential phone line for anyone in Scotland feeling low, anxious or depressed. You can call free on 0800 83 85 87.
What happens when the GP surgery and community services are closed?
Crisis services are available for patients who are already known to the Community Mental Health Services.
There is an out-of-hours Community Psychiatric Nurse service which can be accessed directly by calling 0845 650 1730.
The service is open:
- Monday to Friday, 8pm – 9am
- Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, 4:30pm – 9am
You can also call NHS 24 on 111 for advice.
Local services
Crisis Services
There are crisis services available 24-hours a day, all year round.
Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 8pm and on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, 9.00am – 5pm, please use the numbers in the local directory below.
At all other times, please call 0845 650 1730.
Services in your area
Community mental health services for adults and the elderly, are available in your local area. You will find details below.
Glasgow North West
- Arndale Resource Centre (Crisis): 0141 211 6184
- Riverside Resource Centre (Crisis): 0141 211 1430
- Glenkirk Centre (Elderly): 0141 232 1300
- Shawpark Resource Centre (Crisis): 0141 451 2730
Glasgow North East
- Auchinlea House Resource Centre (Crisis): 0141 232 7200
- Arran Resource Centre (Crisis): 0141 232 1200
- Parkview Resource Centre (Elderly): 0141 303 8800
- Springpark Centre (Crisis): 0141 211 7000
- Belmont Centre (Elderly): 0141 232 6660
Glasgow South
- Brand St Resource Centre (Crisis): 0141 303 8900
- Rossdale Resource Centre (Crisis): 0141 232 475
- Elderpark Clinic (Elderly): 0141 232 7100
- Florence St Resource Centre (Crisis): 0141 232 7000
- Stewart Centre (Crisis): 0141 634 5430
- Shawmill Resource Centre (Elderly): 0141 577 7773
East Dunbartonshire
- Arndale Resource Centre (Crisis): 0141 211 6184
- Kirkintilloch Health & Care Centre (Crisis): 0141 232 820
- Woodlands Centre (Elderly): 0141 232 7300
West Dunbartonshire
Riverview Resource Centre (Crisis): 01389 812 070
East Renfrewshire
- Adult Mental Health Team (Crisis): 0141 800 7809
- Older People Mental Health: 0141 451 0860
- Team/Willow Clinic (Crisis):
Cambuslang/Rutherglen (South Lanarkshire)
Eastvale Resource Centre (Elderly and Crisis): 0141 531 4117
Renfrewshire
- Community Mental Health Services and Doing Well Service: 0141 849 2208
- The Intensive Home Treatment Service (only available in Renfrewshire) can be accessed by contacting your GP or NHS 24 on 111.
Inverclyde
Crown House
Available for patients who are already known to Community Mental Health Services and can be contacted on 01475 558000 (Select Option 2).
Alternatively, mental health services can be contacted through NHS 24 on 111.
In order to receive the full range of dental treatment and care under the NHS, you must be registered with a dentist. Your dentist will then provide regular check ups, planned routine treatment and emergency care, if required.
Further information
Which services do NHS dentists provide?
- Routine check ups and any care required
- Advise on how to keep your mouth healthy
- Dental hygiene including scale and polish
- Treatments such as fillings, crowns, tooth removal and root canal treatment
- Braces
- Wisdom tooth removal
- Bridges and dentures (false teeth)
- Emergency care if required.
What is a dental emergency?
- Abscesses and swellings in and around the mouth
- Bleeding
- Trauma – for example knocking out a tooth.
Who to contact when your dental surgery is closed
- Call the Dental Advice Helpline on 0141 201 4209
- At night, weekends and holidays, call NHS 24 on 111
- If you are unregistered and require emergency treatment, contact NHS 24 on 111.
If you have a minor injury, such as a cut that need stitches, a broken bone, a sprains or minor burn, please call NHS 24 on 111 and ask for our Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) service.
NHS 24 will give you advice on what to do next. This may include a video or telephone consultation, and/or, a face-to-face appointment at one of our MIUs.
If you are referred to the MIU, your assessment will be carried out by a team of highly experienced staff, led by Emergency Nurse Practitioners. They will give you quick access to health information, advice and treatment. Treatment includes being able to arrange x-rays if required, apply plasters or splints and stitch and dress wounds.
Further information
When should you visit a Minor Injuries Unit?
Your local MIU can treat you if you have:
- Cuts and wounds (including those that may need stitches)
- Minor burns and scalds
- Sprains, minor injuries or broken bones – in legs below the knee, and arms below the shoulder, where you can bear the weight through your foot or move your fingers (our experienced staff can arrange x-rays and apply plaster if required)
- Insect bites or other animal bites
- Tetanus immunisation after an injury
- Minor head injury – where there has been no loss of consciousness or vomiting, and no residual symptoms i.e. headache, nausea, visual disturbance, dizziness or any other symptom of concussion
- Removal of foreign bodies from eyes, nose or ears
- Nose injuries and broken noses
- Removal of rings, earrings and studs.
What if I’m ill?
The MIU does NOT deal with illnesses.
If you have a stomach upset, cough or a high temperature then self-care, your local pharmacy or your GP can give you any advice or treatment you may need.
If you’re unsure where to go, call NHS 24 on 111.
Which MIU should I go to?
Walk in appointments are available at all of our MIU sites, but we would encourage patients to call NHS24 on 111 to get a scheduled appointment first. This reduces waiting times and means you will be seen quicker by one of our highly experienced staff, led by Emergency Nurse Practitioners.
For children (under 16 years old) and babies
If you live in Greater Glasgow
If you live in the Clyde Area
For adults (anyone over 16 years old)
You can visit New Stobhill Hospital, New Victoria Hospital or Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. The units are open 9.00am to 9.00pm every day of the year.
The Vale of Leven Hospital has a dedicated MIU which is open 8.00am – 9.00pm every day of the year. Outside these hours if you require a face-to-face appointment you will be seen by the GP Out of Hours Service.
Always call NHS 24 on 111 first to ensure you get the right care, right place, right time.
For alcohol and drug addiction problems you can either self refer directly to the local specialist teams or contact your GP. Crisis services are also available at the Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Crisis Service.
There are also various voluntary organisations operating in local areas to offer support for those who are having problems with alcohol or drug misuse.
Further Information
Which services are available?
This service offers open access to all. They receive referrals from a wide range of services but also welcome self-referrals, either through drop in or by telephone. They provide a range of care and treatment options for people living in Glasgow affected by drugs and/or alcohol. These services include:
- alcohol support and treatment, including community detoxification and protective medications
- drug support and treatment, including opiate replacement therapy
- support with a range of social issues
- support to young people affected by alcohol and / or drug issues
- support and treatment services to parents affected by alcohol and / or drug problems
- support and treatment services to those involved in offending and affected by alcohol and / or drug problems, and
- access to community-based and residential Alcohol Related Brain Damage services
- access to Employability services
- harm reduction advice and interventions
- needle replacement
- blood Borne Virus testing and treatment
- access to alcohol and drug Tier 4 services – psychiatry, psychology, occupational therapy, dietetics and hospital services (specialist in-patient and outpatients)
- assertive Outreach is offered both from locality teams and the Crisis Outreach Service
- access to residential rehabilitation services
- access to Drug Crisis Centre and Link up
- access to community Recovery Hubs, and
- Signposting to a range of support services and recovery communities.
How do I get a service?
You can contact your local Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service. If the service is for your own addiction issues then an assessment of need will be carried out. You can also get help from:-
• North East Glasgow Recovery Community
• North West Glasgow Recovery Community
• South Glasgow Recovery Community
What do I do if I need help urgently?
If you have a life threatening emergency then call 999.
If you just need help with your addiction then within office hours, you can contact your local Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service (this should link to list of services page – below) where you will be given an urgent appointment.
Out with office hours if the service is open, we will try to accommodate you. If we cannot and you have a drug problem, please phone Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Crisis Centre on: 0141 420 6969.
If you have an alcohol problem, please contact your own GP or out of hours service.
You can also access information and advice from Drinkline on:
Glasgow and Partners Emergency Social Work Service on:
You can also contact NHS 24 on:
24-hour helplines (Greater Glasgow and Clyde)
- Alcoholics Anonymous: 0800 9177 650
- Narcotics Anonymous: 0300 999 1212
Alcohol and Drugs Recovery Service Information Booklets
Alcohol and Drugs Recovery Service General Publications and Reports
