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Better Health Hub

Looking for help with your health and wellbeing? We can get you the support you need

What is the Better Health Hub?

The Better Health Hub is available to all who work and live in Ayrshire and Arran.

The hub provides support and information on a wide range of aspects that can affect health and wellbeing. We can also signpost you to community services that offer further help.

Having the right information at the right time is essential. We can help you find the information you need whether you are:

  • newly diagnosed
  • living with a long-term condition
  • caring for someone
  • visiting someone
  • a member of staff

We offer a friendly confidential space where you can:

  • take the time to ask questions
  • get support and information about your health

Our team are here to listen, help and support you to take positive steps to improve your health and wellbeing. If we cannot answer your questions, we will find someone who can.

What type of information can we provide?

We can signpost and provide information of on a wide range of aspects that can impact your health and wellbeing, including:

Understanding health information

It’s OK to Ask – NHS Inform
Health Information and Resources Service – NHS Ayrshire & Arran

Advocacy

East Ayrshire: AIMS Advocacy
North Ayrshire: VoiceAbility
South Ayrshire: Circles Network

Managing stress, anxiety and wellbeing

Mental health and wellbeing – NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Green Health – NHS Ayrshire & Arran

Money worries

Cost of living support – NHS Ayrshire & Arran

Caring for relatives or friends

East Ayrshire: East Ayrshire Carers Centre
North Ayrshire: Carers Gateway
South Ayshire: Carers Gateway

Dental

Dental Care – NHS Ayrshire & Arran

Housing and home energy

Home Energy Scotland

Employment and volunteering

East Ayrshire Works
CVO East Ayrshire
North Ayrshire Council    
The Ayrshire Community Trust
Thriving Communities
Voluntary Action South Ayrshire

Living with health conditions

Illnesses and conditions – NHS Inform
Pain Management Service – NHS Ayrshire & Arran

Alcohol and drugs

Alcohol and Drug Services – NHS Ayrshire & Arran

Women’s health

Women’s health – NHS Inform

Stopping smoking

Quit Your Way – NHS Ayrshire & Arran

Healthy weight and healthy eating

Weight Management – NHS Ayrshire & Arran

Being more active

Physical activity – NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Green Health – NHS Ayrshire & Arran

Local activities, groups and services

ALISS – A Local Information System for Scotland

Request information

This request form is for current patients and their families. If you are not a patient or family member, please contact your GP practice to access Community Link services.

Create your own online survey with SmartSurvey.

Non-urgent advice: NHS Ayrshire & Arran app

The NHS Ayrshire & Arran app gives you access to a wide range of health and wellbeing information all in one place. The app is available to download for free on your mobile device:

Google Play Store
Apple App Store

Non-urgent advice: Near Me

Near Me is an easy‑to‑use, secure video call service that lets you have your appointment from home or another convenient place, without needing to travel.

Contact

The Better Health Hub operates Tuesday to Friday, 9am to 4pm.