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Patient Resource | Details | Contact |
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NHS Tayside In-Patient Falls Guidance | In-Patient Falls Guidance about falls and falls risk management. A shortened version of the NHS Tayside Hospital Falls Manual. |
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Patient Advice & Support Service | Free, confidential, & independent advice & support for patients of the NHS in Scotland | Click here to open link |
Citizens Advice Scotland | An independent charity that provides free and confidential advice and information whoever you are and whatever your problem | Click here to open link |
Age Scotland | Age Scotland is the national charity for older people offering a range of service and guidance | Click here to open link |
Maintaining the dignity and autonomy of older people in the healthcare setting | An article | Click here to open link |
Positive ageing | An article | Click here to open link |
NHS and Adult Social Care Services | Guidance on how complaints should be handled | Click here to open link |
Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (DNACPR) | NHS information about DNACPR decision-making and communication | Click here to open link |
Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (DNACPR) | Scottish Government policy and good practice guidance about DNACPR decision-making and communication | Click here to open link |
Age Scotland - Legal & Family Issues | Information and advice on Legal and Family Issues for older people | Click here to open link |
Age Scotland - Information & Guidance | Information and advice for older people | Click here to open link |
NHS Tayside Public Involvement Team | The Public Involvement Team encouraging the involvement of patients and the public in the planning and delivery of services | Click here to open link |
Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) | The Commission monitors human rights and is the regulatory body responsible for enforcing the Equality Act 2010. | Click here to open link |
Citizens Advice Scotland – Power of Attorney | Guidance on managing affairs for someone else and Power of Attorney arrangements | Click here to open link |
Citizens Advice Scotland - Wills | Guidance on making a Will | Click here to open link |
Playlist for Life | Harnessing the power of music and connecting people living with Dementia to musical memories. | Click here to open link |
Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland | Resources on all aspects on Chest, Heart and Stroke issues, including the management of these health issues | Click here to open link |
Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance - Find an Advocate | Find an Advocate in your area | Click here to open link |
Scottish independent advocacy alliance | SIAA does not provide independent advocacy services. It offers information about what advocacy is and finding advocacy organisations across Scotland | Click here to open link |
NHS Inform Talking about your care | Guidance and information about discussions and decisions relating to your care | Click here to open link |
NHS Inform Service Directory | Directory of health and wellbeing services in Scotland. | Click here to open link |
NHS Inform Palliative care | Palliative care guidance | Click here to open link |
Samaritans | The Samaritans runs a 24/7 helpline for anyone who wants someone to listen without judgment or pressure. | Click here to open link |
Citizens Advice Scotland – Social Care Guidance | Guidance about making a complaint about social work or social care services | Click here to open link |
NHS Tayside Comments, Concerns and Complaints | The Complaints and Feedback Team based at Ninewells. | Click here to open link |
Review of Partnership Working in NHS Scotland | A review of partnership working in NHS Scotland across health and social care | Click here to open link |
Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 Code of Practice | Code of Practice intended to protect those adults who are unable to safeguard their own interests and are at risk of harm | Click here to open link |
NHS Tayside in-patient falls guidance | In-Patient Falls Guidance about falls and falls risk management. A shortened version of the NHS Tayside Hospital Falls Manual. |
Click here to open link |
NHS Inform – Health Rights | Your rights and responsibilities when using the NHS in Scotland. These are protected under the Patient Rights (Scotland) Act 2011. | Click here to open link |
Citizens Advice Human Rights guidance | Information about protecting your human rights when using health and care services | Click here to open link |
The Scottish Human Rights Commission | An independent public body, accountable to the people of Scotland through the Scottish Parliament. The Commission has a general duty to promote awareness, understanding and respect for all human rights | Click here to open link |
Care about Rights | The Scottish Human Rights Commission has developed training and awareness raising resources relating to the care and support of older people. | Click here to open link |
NHS Tayside | Guidance and information about services delivered by NHS Tayside | Click here to open link |
Dundee Adult Support and Protection | Guidance information about protecting vulnerable adults in the region | Click here to open link |
NHS Inform, Care, support and rights | Guidance and information about accessing health and care in Scotland | Click here to open link |
NHS Inform | NHS inform is Scotland's national health information service | Click here to open link |
Healthcare Improvement Scotland | Healthcare Improvement Scotland is the national healthcare improvement organisation for Scotland. | Click here to open link |
Patient Advice & Support Service | Free, confidential, & independent advice & support for patients of the NHS in Scotland | Click here to open link |
Dundee Independent Advocacy Support | DIAS provides high-quality, user-driven independent advocacy services. | Click here to open link |
Disability Equality Scotland | A national charity working towards equality, inclusion and participation for disabled people in Scotland | Click here to open link |
Dundee Health & Social Care Partnership | The Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership brings together adult health and social care services while working jointly with other organisations to coordinate public services across Dundee | Click here to open link |