Resources for citizens

High blood pressure (hypertension) - NHS inform

• NHS inform webpage with information and advice on high blood pressure (hypertension).

High cholesterol - NHS inform

• NHS inform webpage with information and advice on high cholesterol.

How do I lower my cholesterol? - British Heart Foundation

• This page covers questions you may have about cholesterol and give simple tips to help you start making changes today.

Monitoring your blood pressure - Technology Enabled Care Scotland

• Leaflet with hints and tips for monitoring blood pressure. 

Patient general information leaflet for using Inhealthcare

• Patient general information leaflet to support patients with remote monitoring of blood pressure using the Connect Me service via the Inhealthcare remote monitoring solution.

Statins - NHS inform

• NHS inform webpage with information and advice on Statins, a type of medicine which can help to lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in the blood.

Should I take a statin? - NICE

• a decision aid from NICE to help you if you are thinking about taking a statin. It is for people who do not already have heart disease and have not had a stroke. You can use it to help you to talk about your options with your healthcare professional (such as your doctor, pharmacist or nurse).

Technology Enabled Care Scotland: resources - national blood pressure

• Connect Me blood pressure resources for patients

Diabetes - type 2 - British Dietetic Association

• Information on type 2 diabetes from the Association of UK Dieticians, including glucose management and advice on suitable foods. 

Diabetes remission - My Diabetes My Way

• About diabetes remission and how to achieve it.

Know your risk of type 2 diabetes - Diabetes UK

• Type 2 diabetes risk score calculator from Diabetes UK.

Living with diabetes - Diabetes UK

• Information about diabetes, including support links.

My type 2 diabetes - Diabetes my way

• An eLearning course which aims to provide you with the information you need about type 2 diabetes, what it might mean for your health, and what you can do to manage it.

Newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes booklet from Diabetes Scotland

• Download Diabetes Scotland's newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes booklet to get information about type 2 diabetes in general, the medication, the care you’re entitled to and help on managing the condition yourself.

Patient information resource - prevention and remission of type 2 diabetes (SIGN)

• A toolkit for adults, partners, friends, family members and carers on type 2 diabetes.
• This toolkit is ideally suited to people who are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, have already been diagnosed with prediabetes, impaired glucose tolerance, or high blood glucose when fasting, or have had diabetes during a previous pregnancy. Family members, friends and carers may also find the toolkit helpful.

Type 2 diabetes - NHS inform

• NHS inform webpage with information and advice on type 2 diabetes.

The importance of weight management - my diabetes my way

• Information about the importance of weight management for individuals with diabetes. 

Eat well, your way - Food Standards Scotland

• A resource to help people take small manageable steps to eat healthier.

Food and nutrition - NHS inform

• Information on the importance of food and nutrition to health.

Help with healthy eating and weight management - NHS inform

• Information and advice on healthy eating and weight management. Some of the services listed can be accessed directly through self-referral and others will require a visit to your GP or health professional to discuss the best option for you.

Keeping active - NHS inform

• Information on the health benefits of physical activity and ideas on how to keep active.

Lose weight - NHS UK Better Health

• Advice and tools to support healthier eating habits, increased physical active, and weight loss. Includes links to a range of weight loss programmes and the NHS Weight Loss app. 

Managing my weight - prevent the progress of diabetes

• Includes patient facing information about BMI, diet options and links to further information and learning resources.

Obesity - NHS UK

• Information and advice on obesity and how to tell if you're living with obesity.

The Eatwell Guide and Resources - Food Standards Agency

• A visual representation of the types of foods and drinks we should consume and in what proportions to have a healthy, balanced diet

Benefits of stopping smoking - NHS inform

• Information on the benefits of stopping smoking.

Getting ready to stop smoking - NHS inform

• Information on preparing to quit smoking.

Local help to stop smoking - NHS inform

• Information on Scotland’s free and friendly local stop smoking services, which can hugely increase your chances of having a successful quit attempt and staying stopped for good.

Quit Your Way Scotland - NHS inform

• Information on Quit Your Way Scotland, an advice and support service for anyone trying to stop smoking in Scotland.

Stop smoking medication - NHS inform

• Information on medication options to help you stop smoking.

Request a quit booklet - NHS inform

• Information page where you can view quit smoking booklets and order a copy through the order form.

Key resources

High blood pressure & cholesterol

Diabetes

Obesity and weight management

Stopping smoking