Patient Resources

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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