Results for 'Health Services'

Alzheimer Scotland

Alzheimers Scotland

Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our aim is to make sure nobody faces dementia alone. We provide support and information to people with dementia, their carers and families, we campaign for the rights of people with dementia and fund vital dementia research.

Web: https://www.alzscot.org/

Grant Funded Third Sector Organisations
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Bladder and Bowel Service

NHS Fife Bladder and Bowel Service (BABS) provide advice, support and guidance relating to bladder and bowel dysfunction.

Web: https://www.nhsfife.org/services/all-services/palliative-and-end-of-life-care/teams-and-services/bladder-and-bowel-service-babs/

Integrated Complex & Critical Care Services
Citizens Advice Scotland

Citizens Advice Scotland

Citizens Advice Scotland, the Extra Help Unit and our 59 member bureaux together form Scotland’s largest independent advice network.

Web: https://www.cas.org.uk/

Grant Funded Third Sector Organisations

Community Cardiac Specialist Nurse service

Heart failure is a syndrome consisting of symptoms such as breathlessness, fluid retention & fatigue. These symptoms occur when the heart is struggling to pump or relax as it should to ensure enough blood, oxygen & nutrients are circulated around your body.
Heart failure is a lifelong chronic condition requiring medication and sometimes other treatments. Palliative care needs may be considered alongside this and can when appropriate include end of life care. 

Web: https://www.nhsfife.org/services/all-services/palliative-and-end-of-life-care/teams-and-services/community-cardiac-specialist-nurse-service/

Integrated Complex & Critical Care Services

Community Diabetes Specialist Nurse service

We are a small team of Community Diabetes Specialist (CDSNs) who are all prescribers. Our service acts as a link between your GP practice and the hospital diabetes service for people living with complex type 2 diabetes (already on or requiring to be assessed for insulin). We aim to support people to self-manage their diabetes, reduce or prevent the complications of diabetes, prevent hospital admission or readmission and enable people living with diabetes to live long healthy lives. 

Web: https://www.nhsfife.org/services/all-services/palliative-and-end-of-life-care/teams-and-services/community-diabetes-specialist-nurse-service/

Integrated Complex & Critical Care Services

Community Respiratory Nurse service

The community respiratory nurse service recognises that managing respiratory disease at different stages can be challenging both for patients and their families. 

Web: https://www.nhsfife.org/services/all-services/respiratory/community-respiratory-nurse-service/

Integrated Community Care Services

Community Tissue Viability Service

NHS Fife Community Tissue Viability Service is a specialist nurse lead service providing support and guidance for patients with complex wounds.

Web: https://www.nhsfife.org/services/all-services/community-nursing/nhs-fife-community-tissue-viability-service/

Integrated Complex & Critical Care Services

Complex Care Team

The complex care team support people who have multiple complex health and social care conditions. Almost half of our patients are palliative and some are nearing end of life.

Web: https://www.nhsfife.org/services/all-services/palliative-and-end-of-life-care/teams-and-services/complex-care-team/

Integrated Complex & Critical Care Services
Crossroads Fife

Crossroads Fife

The mission of Crossroads Fife is to provide a high quality respite service in the community to enable Carers to have a break when needed.

Web: https://www.crossroadsfifecentral.org/

Grant Funded Third Sector Organisations
Deaf Blind UK

Deaf Blind UK

If you or someone you know is living with sight and hearing loss, we’re here to help. We are here every step of the way to reassure, advise or just to be someone to turn to if there is no one else. We provide practical help, emotional support, help with technology, information, advice and even holidays to anyone who needs it.

Web: https://deafblind.org.uk/

Grant Funded Third Sector Organisations

Deaf Communications Service

Fife Council Deaf Communication Service provides a range of advice, support and equipment for people with a hearing loss. This includes people who are Deaf, deafened, hard of hearing, deaf-blind and Deaf BSL users.

Web: https://www.fife.gov.uk/kb/docs/articles/health-and-social-care2/help-for-adults/ask-for-help/deaf-communication-service

Dementia Services

Dementia is an illness that affects the brain, making it harder to remember things or think as clearly as before. Dementia can affect every area of human thinking, feeling and behaviour, but each person with dementia is different – how the illness affects someone depends on which area of the brain is damaged.

Web: https://www.nhsfife.org/services/all-services/dementia/

Integrated Complex & Critical Care Services
DSDC

Dementia Services Development Centre

Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC) is an international centre for knowledge exchange and research impact dedicated to improving the lives of people with dementia.

Web: https://www.dementia.stir.ac.uk/

Grant Funded Third Sector Organisations

Diabetic Eye Screening Service (DES)

Diabetic retinopathy is a condition which occurs when diabetes affects the small blood vessels in the retina, at the back of the eye. 

Web: https://www.nhsfife.org/services/all-services/diabetes/diabetic-eye-screening-service-des/

Dietetics

Dietitians are experts in nutrition. They apply science and evidence to your individual circumstances. They aim to prevent or treat disease and improve your health and wellbeing. They will work with you to explore what matters to you most. They will create a plan that will support you to make appropriate lifestyle and food choices. All our dietitians are dedicated professionals who are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Web: https://www.nhsfife.org/services/all-services/nutrition-and-clinical-dietetics/

Integrated Complex & Critical Care Services
Disabled Persons Housing Service

Disabled Persons Housing Service Fife

We provide full independent *housing information, advice and support for disabled people in Fife, assisting them to find the right housing solution that meets their needs.

Web: http://www.dphsfife.org.uk/ Fife - Home (dphsfife.org.uk)

Grant Funded Third Sector Organisations

District Nursing

The district nursing service provides comprehensive, general health services for adults and elderly people in their home or community setting across the whole of Fife.

Web: https://www.nhsfife.org/services/all-services/palliative-and-end-of-life-care/teams-and-services/district-nursing-service/

Integrated Community Care Services
Equal Voice

Equal Voice

Equal Voice will provide Citizen Advocacy services to vulnerable adults over the age of 16, up to 65, who are affected by disability, chronic illness, dementia, autism spectrum disorder or mental disorder (including mental health illness, learning disability or personality), and who are unable to safeguard their own-wellbeing, rights, care or other interests. Development Workers support volunteers, manage service provision, and provide support/advocacy to those accessing the service.

Web: https://equal-voice.org.uk/

Circles Network

Fife Circles Network

Circles Advocacy Fife delivers a free, independent service by providing information and advocacy via telephone, email or video call, drop-in meetings within community resources and home visits to individuals who are unable to access our main office in Fife or suitable public settings.

Web: https://circlesnetwork.org.uk/fife/

Grant Funded Third Sector Organisations

Frailty Managed Clinical Network

Frailty is a distinctive health state related to the ageing process in which multiple body systems gradually lose their in-built reserves. Find out about available support.

Web: https://www.nhsfife.org/services/all-services/frailty-managed-clinical-network/

Integrated Complex & Critical Care Services

Gender Based Violence (GBV)

The Fife Gender Based Violence (GBV) team are here to offer help or advice if you are, or have been, affected by domestic abuse and/or sexual violence.

Web: https://www.nhsfife.org/services/all-services/gender-based-violence-gbv/

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Health Promotion Service

The Health Promotion Service leads on prevention and early intervention approaches and services which maintain and improve health and wellbeing, helping to reduce health inequalities. This covers the life course from early years and children to adults and older adults.

Web: https://www.nhsfife.org/services/all-services/health-promotion-service/

Integrated Preventative & Primary Care Services
Homelands

Homelands Trust

The Homelands Trust-Fife (SCIO) (SC047615) is an independent. Fife based charity working to improve the quality of life of individuals affected by disability, people with life limiting conditions and their carers, through the provision of luxury holiday accommodation.

Web: https://www.homelands-fife.co.uk/

Grant Funded Third Sector Organisations

Hospital at Home

Hospital at Home is short term targeted intervention providing the level of acute care in an individual’s own home or care home that would be expected within a hospital. 

Web: https://www.nhsfife.org/services/all-services/icass/hospital-at-home-service/

Integrated Community Care Services

Immunisation

We help to protect the population of Fife by vaccinating against infectious disease and viruses. We provide vaccines at different times and ages to protect children and adults and support them to build immunity and live healthier lives.

Web: https://www.nhsfife.org/services/all-services/immunisation/

Integrated Preventative & Primary Care Services
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Improving the Cancer Journey

Improving the Cancer Journey (ICJ) provides a one-stop shop for all your cancer support needs.

Cancer doesn’t just affect your physical well-being, it can impact every aspect of your life and the lives of those around you. But knowing where to turn for support isn’t always easy.

Web: https://www.fifehealthandsocialcare.org/your-community/improving-cancer-journey/

Integrated Community Care Services
Include Me

IncludeME

Include Me provides Citizen Advocacy for vulnerable adults (aged 16-65) in the North East Fife area. 

Web: https://includeme.org.uk/

Grant Funded Third Sector Organisations

Integrated Community Assessment & Support Services (ICASS)

ICASS aims to improve the health and wellbeing of people in Fife by enabling people to stay independent in their own home or in their community wherever this is possible. It is made up of two main services, Intermediate Care and Hospital at Home that work very closely together.

Web: https://www.nhsfife.org/services/all-services/icass/

Integrated Community Care Services

Integrated Discharge Hub

Before you are discharged, the staff will organise any support services you may need on your return home such as home help, district nurses, physiotherapy and meal delivery.

Web: https://www.nhsfife.org/services/patients-carers-and-visitors/coming-to-hospital/going-home/

Lead Scotland

LEAD - Scotland

Lead Scotland is a charity supporting disabled people and carers by providing personalised learning, befriending, advice and information services. 

Web: https://www.lead.org.uk/

Grant Funded Third Sector Organisations

Major trauma service

The role of the Major Trauma Service is to help people who have experienced a major physical trauma (a sudden unexpected event resulting in significant physical injuries) access the services they need, as easily as possible. 

Web: https://www.nhsfife.org/services/all-services/major-trauma-service/

Integrated Complex & Critical Care Services
Marie Curie

Marie Curie Care

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end of life charity. We provide frontline nursing and hospice care, a free support line and a wealth of information and support on all aspects of dying, death and bereavement.

Web: https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/

Grant Funded Third Sector Organisations

Neuro - Rehabilitation Service

We are a multi-disciplinary team providing inpatient, outpatient and community rehabilitation for adults aged 16-64 with a neurological condition.

Web: https://www.nhsfife.org/services/all-services/neuro-rehabilitation-service/physical-rehabilitation-psychology-neuro-rehabilitation/

Integrated Complex & Critical Care Services
NHS 24

NHS 24

If you think you may need emergency care but it’s not critical or life-threatening, call NHS 24 on 111, day or night.

Web: https://www.nhs24.scot/

Integrated Preventative & Primary Care Services

NHS Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapists work in clinical teams across the in-patient wards at the Victoria Hospital to provide assessment and treatment to enable patients to return home.

Web: https://www.nhsfife.org/services/all-services/occupational-therapy/

Integrated Complex & Critical Care Services
Pain Association Scotland

Pain Association Scotland

A national charity that delivers professionally led self management pain education in the community.

Web: https://painassociation.co.uk/

Grant Funded Third Sector Organisations

Palliative Care

Palliative care aims to improve the quality of life for patients and their families facing the problems associated with any life-limiting illness. The NHS Fife palliative care team can assist with the prevention and relief of suffering by early identification, careful assessment and the treatment of pain and other problems, physical, psychosocial or spiritual.

Web: https://www.nhsfife.org/services/all-services/palliative-and-end-of-life-care/

Integrated Complex & Critical Care Services

Physiotherapy

The role of the Physiotherapist is to assess and manage children and adults with movement disorders, disability or illness. The aim of the Physiotherapist is to help the client reach their full potential through health promotion, preventative healthcare, physical intervention, advice and support.

Web: https://www.nhsfife.org/services/all-services/physiotherapy/acute-physiotherapy-services/

Integrated Complex & Critical Care Services

Podiatry

The NHS Fife Podiatry service aims to provide a comprehensive foot health service to the local population of Fife.

Web: https://www.nhsfife.org/services/all-services/podiatry-foot-health/

Quarriers

Quarriers

Quarriers is one of Scotland’s leading social care charities. We provide practical care and support for vulnerable children, adults and families who face extremely challenging circumstances.

Web: https://www.quarriers.org.uk/

Grant Funded Third Sector Organisations
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Rheumatology

Our Rheumatology Service is delivered by the Fife Rheumatic Diseases Unit. The Rheumatology service is made up of a team of medical, nursing, physiotherapy, clinical psychology, occupational therapy and pharmacy professionals. We offer a person-centred and holistic service to support people living with a rheumatic condition in Fife. 

Web: https://www.nhsfife.org/services/all-services/rheumatology/

Integrated Complex & Critical Care Services
RNIB

RNIB Pathway

RNIB, the Royal National Institute of Blind People, is the UK's leading sight loss charity.

Web: https://www.rnib.org.uk/

Grant Funded Third Sector Organisations
Scottish Huntingtons Association

Scottish Huntington's Association

Scottish Huntington's Association is the only charity in Scotland exclusively dedicated to supporting families impacted by Huntington's disease. 

Web: https://hdscotland.org/

See Scape

Seescape

Seescape (the operational name for Fife Society for the Blind) is the leading charity provider of support services for people with a visual impairment in Fife.

Web: https://www.seescape.org.uk/

Grant Funded Third Sector Organisations

Speech and Language Therapy (SALT)

Our speech and language therapists work with children and adults where difficulties with communication, eating, drinking and swallowing are causing barrier to health and wellbeing, and ability to participate in society.

Web: https://www.nhsfife.org/services/all-services/speech-and-language-therapy/

Integrated Complex & Critical Care Services

Stroke

The Stroke pages contain information for people living following a stroke and their carers.

Web: https://www.nhsfife.org/services/all-services/stroke/

Integrated Complex & Critical Care Services
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The Well

The Well is a place where you can drop-in, both in your community and online and find out information and receive general advice to help you stay well and independent within your local community.

Web: https://www.fifehealthandsocialcare.org/your-community/the-well/

Integrated Community Care Services