\n0800 801 0899 (Free from landlines and mobiles).<\/p>\n
Many links and resources are available throughout selfhelp4stroke<\/strong>. They can be found by selecting this bar when you see it on a page and it will contain more information relevant to that topic.<\/p>\n Download the goal setting plan [.pdf, 80 KB]<\/a><\/p>\n Download the stop smoking tips [.pdf, 102 KB]<\/a><\/p>\n Download the healthy eating tips sheet [.pdf, 135 KB] <\/a><\/p>\n Download the weekly unit calculator [.pdf, 74 KB]<\/a><\/p>\n Download the Lightening the Load sheet [.pdf, 299 KB]<\/a><\/p>\n Download the taking action sheet [.pdf 82KB]<\/a><\/p>\n Download the Patient.co.uk Sleep Diary [.pdf, 326 KB] <\/a> Download my medicines sheet [.pdf, 69 KB]<\/a><\/p>\n Download communication strategies template [.pdf, 73 KB]<\/a><\/p>\n Download sharing strategies template [.pdf, 89 KB]<\/a><\/p>\n Download writing frequently asked questions [.pdf, 133KB] <\/a><\/p>\n Download the Bill of Rights [.pdf, 73KB] <\/a><\/p>\n Download the strategies for being intimate sheet [.pdf, 94KB]<\/a><\/p>\n Download the emotional touchpoints sheet [.pdf, 107KB]<\/a><\/p>\n Download the Daily activity diary [.pdf, 67KB]<\/a><\/p>\n Download the problem solving sheet [.pdf, 96 KB]<\/a><\/p>\n Back to top ^<\/a><\/p>\n Call the Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland<\/a> Advice Line Nurses for confidential information, advice and support, or referral to a stroke group near you. The NHS inform<\/a> helpline can give you further information on illnesses and health conditions, NHS services and other support services available in your area. NHS 24<\/a> – Scotland’s national Telehealth and Telecare organisation. The Samaritans<\/a> – Just having someone to talk to that isn’t family or friends can be a tremendous help. Talk to us any time you like, in your own way, and off the record \u2013 about whatever\u2019s getting to you. Quit Your Way Scotland<\/a> is Scotland’s national stop smoking helpline, open every day from 8am to 10pm. You can contact Quit Your Way Scotland for free by phoning a Quit Your Way Scotland adviser on 0800 84 84 84.<\/li>\n If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s drinking, contact Drinkline for a confidential conversation. Back to top ^<\/a><\/p>\n Back to top ^<\/a><\/p>\n Back to top ^<\/a><\/p>\nMore information<\/h3>
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Topic 1: Getting started<\/h4>\n
Topic 2: Keeping healthy<\/h4>\n
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<\/a> Used with permission from Patient.info<\/a> available at, http:\/\/www.patient.info\/health\/sleep-diary<\/a> (c) \u00a9 2015, Egton Medical Information Systems Limited. All Rights Reserved<\/em><\/p>\nTopic 4: Emotional support<\/h4>\n
Topic 5: Coping with setbacks<\/h4>\n
\nUseful contacts<\/h3>\n
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Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland Advice Line<\/h4>\n
\n0800 801 0899 (Free from landlines and mobiles).<\/li>\nNHS Inform Helpline<\/h4>\n
\nTo contact the helpline please phone 0800 22 44 88 (8am to 10pm, 7 days)<\/li>\nNHS 24<\/h4>\n
\nCall free on 111 if you are ill and it can’t wait until your regular NHS service reopens.<\/li>\nThe Samaritans<\/h4>\n
\n08457 90 90 90 24 hours a day, 365 days a year<\/li>\nSmokeline<\/h4>\n
Drinkline<\/h4>\n
\nCall free on 0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am \u2013 8pm, weekends 11am \u2013 4pm).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\nOur mission is to improve the quality of life for people in Scotland affected by chest, heart and stroke illness, through medical research, influencing public policy, advice and information and support in the community. We are Scotland\u2019s Health Charity<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
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\nChest Heart & Stroke Scotland factsheets & booklets<\/h3>\n
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