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Your keyhole surgery (arthroscopy) involves the surgeon making small incisions around your shoulder and using a tiny camera to look inside your shoulder joint. They will look for any areas of possible damage and undertake any necessary treatment. Sometimes the treatment required can be more or less than anticipated prior to surgery. 

You will have a general anaesthetic which means you will be asleep. In some cases, we may use a nerve block to numb the area.

After surgery your arm may be in a sling. This is for initial support, as after your procedure there will be little to no movement in the arm and hand. This should not last for longer than 24 hours.  Once you have regained full sensation and movement of your arm it is safe to take the sling off and discard it. You will probably get home on the day of your surgery or on the day after. 

The ward physiotherapist will see you on the ward after your surgery to provide advice and complete exercises with you. They will refer you for further physiotherapy as an outpatient. You will be contacted with an appointment by telephone or letter with your outpatient physiotherapy appointment.

Pain

There will be some pain and discomfort after your surgery. You should take painkillers as prescribed, do not wait for your pain to worsen prior to taking pain relief.

Wound

You will go home from the ward with a dressing over your wound. The nursing staff will give you dressings to use at home and tell you about when and where to get your stitches out. This is usually about ten days after your surgery. However, you will be left with small scars around the shoulder

Sleeping

We advise you to sleep in any comfortable position. However, sleeping on your operated shoulder will probably increase your pain.

Washing and dressing

Avoid getting your wound dressing very wet.

When dressing your upper body place your operated arm into your clothes first for comfort. When undressing remove your operated arm last.

Are there things I should avoid after my surgery?

There are no movements of the shoulder that you need to avoid unless we tell you otherwise. You can expect your arm to be uncomfortable when moving. Do not be frightened to start moving your arm and start the exercises.

We recommend you start light activities when you feel able this should be in the days following surgery. Do not lift anything heavy with your operated arm for at least 6 weeks.

If your arm is painful on certain movements then it is best not to force or push these movements and speak with your physiotherapist.

You should not drive for 2 weeks after your surgery. Do not drive until you have regained full control and movement of your arm. Before driving sit in your car and try using all of your controls to make sure you are able to do so comfortably. When you return to driving, start with a short journey to ensure you are comfortable and in control.

We also recommend that you speak with your insurance company before you start to drive. The law states you should be in complete control of a car to drive.

This depends on your occupation, most people can return to work within 6 weeks of their surgery. If your job involves only small movements of your operated arm you may be able to return to work within 1 week.

Please discuss this with your surgeon, doctor or physiotherapist.

This depends on your pain, shoulder movement and strength. Pain would be a sign that you are not ready to return to a specific activity.

Your physiotherapist will guide your return to heavy activities and sport. We normally recommend that you avoid specific sporting activities that involve the operated arm, such as golf and racquet sports for 3 months.

The exercises included below are safe to start once you have the feeling back in your arm, normally the same day or the day after your surgery. It is important that you attempt to do these exercises as instructed to regain the movement and strength of your shoulder.

You will be referred for physiotherapy by the ward physiotherapist – this will usually be within a few weeks of your surgery. You will need to attend physiotherapy to continue your rehabilitation.

It is normal to feel aching, discomfort or stretching sensations when doing your exercises. We recommend that you do each exercise 15 – 20 times and repeat this three times per day with at least 2 – 3 hours in between.

• Pendular: Allow your operated arm to hang by your side and allow it to swing gently forward and backward.

• Posture: It is important not to slump or have round shoulder posture after your operation. You should practise correct posture regularly.

• Shoulder Raising: Hold a stick in both hands and slowly raise this upwards, your non-operated arm should help assist movement of your operated arm.

• Shoulder Side Movements: Hold a stick in both arms at waist level. Gently push your operated arm up and outwards, using your operated arm to assist the movement.

• Shoulder Rotation: Hold a stick in both hands with your elbows at waist height. Push your operated arm out to the side using your non operated arm to help. You should keep your elbows at your waist, only your hand should move out.

•  Wall slide: Place your hand flat on wall in front of you at waist or chest height, which ever you are comfortable with. Slide your operated arm up the wall. As your arm raises you may need to step closer to the wall.

• Table Flexion: place your hands onto flat surface or table. Slowly step backwards keeping your hands on the table bringing your head and shoulders forward into flexion.

All patients will attend follow up appointment but trauma and elective patients will be seen at different clinic types and at different timescales post-operatively.

You will be given your first return appointment by the nursing staff prior to discharge from the ward.

If you have any concerns following surgery please contact your follow up clinic, your GP or physiotherapist for advice.

If you have any urgent concerns please call NHS 24 on 111.

Illzarov is a circular frame used to hold bones in place; this is a type of external fixation. The frame holds broken bones in place to allow healing through the use of rings and wires. The metal rings will go fully or partly round your leg with the metal wires going through your bone and attaching to the rings. The tension between the rings and wires hold the bones to allow healing, this can take some time and your frame can be on for 6 months to 2 years.

Frames are used for:

• Bone breaks
• Correcting deformities
• Leg lengthening
• Infection of metalwork
• Non-union of bone internal fixation

Rehabilitation is a large part of your recovery once your frame is applied. The physiotherapists and occupational therapists will work with you on the ward from the first day after your surgery until you are fit for discharge home; this will include mobility and other daily tasks such as washing and dressing. It is very important that you work with the physiotherapist and occupational therapists; this is your recovery and your progression relies upon your willingness and co-operation to work with the team looking after you.

If your frame is on the lower half of your leg you will be provided with footwear to fit below the frame and a band will be fitted around the shoe and to your frame to help maintain your ankle movement. See picture below.

Once your frame has been applied, you will be expected to learn and perform exercises that will be explained to you by your physiotherapist. It is important to exercise the joints and muscles around the frame to prevent any other problems that would slow your recovery and to promote new bone formation. The main aim of these exercises is to maintain muscle length and strength. Try to repeat these exercises 3 times per day.

Toe exercises

• Bend and straighten your toes. Repeat 10 times.
• If you find this is difficult and your toes remain in a bent position try to gently straighten them out with your hands – hold this stretch for 30 seconds and repeat 3-5 times.

Ankle exercises

• Lying on your back or sitting. Bend and straighten your ankles briskly. If you keep your knees straight during the exercise you will stretch your calf muscles.
• You can do this against the elastic band that is attached to your frame to make this exercise more difficult.

• A towel looped around the bottom of your foot can help pull your foot into a stretch – you should feel this up the back of your calf. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat 3-5 times.

Knee exercises

1. Knee bend

• Either sitting or lying on your back. Bend and straighten your hip and knee by sliding your foot up and down.
•  Repeat this 10 times.
• If you are struggling with this then you can use a towel to assist with this as shown.

2. Knee Strength:

• Lying on your back with legs straight. Bend your ankles up and push your knees down firmly against the bed. Hold 5 seconds then relax. Repeat 10 times. 

• Inner range Quads: Place a roll underneath your knee. Point your toes to the ceiling, rest the back of the knee against the roll and lift your heel off the bed while straightening your knee. Hold for 3-5 seconds then relax. Repeat 10 times.

• Straight leg raise: Lying on your back with one leg straight and the other leg bent. Exercise your straight leg by pulling the toes up, straightening the knee and lifting the leg 20 cm off the bed. Hold approx 5 secs. – slowly relax. Repeat 10 times.

Knee Stretch:

In sitting or lying. Rest your ankle on a stool or a rolled up towel. Stay in this position for 5-10 minutes to stretch the back of your knee.

Hip strength:

• Lying on your front. Squeeze buttocks firmly together. Hold approx. 5 secs. Relax. Repeat 10 times

•  Sidelying on your non frame side. Keep the leg on the bed bent and the upper leg straight. Lift the upper leg straight up with ankle flexed and the heel leading the movement. Repeat 10 times.

•  Sidelying on your non frame side. Keep the leg on the bed bent and the upper leg straight. Lift the upper leg up 10cm then keeping the ankle flexed and the heel leading the movement take the leg behind you and back. Repeat 10 times.

Hip Strength in Standing

• Hip Extension: While standing, hold onto a steady object (e.g. the back of a chair). Keep your trunk still in an upright position and bring your leg backwards. Hold for 3-5 seconds then relax (you can hold for longer as the exercise gets easier). Repeat 10 times.
• Hip Abduction: While standing, hold onto a steady object (e.g. the back of a chair). Keep your trunk still in an upright position and lift your leg out to the side. Hold for 3-5 seconds then relax (you can hold for longer as the exercise gets easier) Repeat 10 times.

After frame application you can fully weight bear on your leg, you will receive pain killers from nursing staff at regular intervals in the day to allow you to participate in your rehabilitation.

Your physiotherapist will provide walking aids to allow you to mobilise from the first day after your operation, the aid used will vary depending how much support you require. It is advisable that you have pain relief prior to therapy input as this will allow you to get the most out of your time with the therapist.

Walking with a frame

• Place walking frame out in front.
• Step your frame leg first then weight bear down through your arms and step your non-operated leg in to meet it then repeat.
• With therapy input you should move to walking one foot past the other, this encourages heel contact and weight bearing on your frame leg which is important.

Walking with elbow crutches

• You will be progressed to elbow crutches if able
• Place both elbow crutches out in front
• Step your frame leg first followed by your non operated leg.
• When able start to walk one foot past the other again to encourage heel contact and weight bearing on frame leg.

If a handrail is available then always use it as well as one crutch. Your physiotherapist will teach you how to carry your other crutch up and down the stairs as you will need it when you get to the top/bottom. 

Going up stairs

Instructions for climbing upstairs are:

• Place your un-operated leg up onto the step
• Bring your frame leg up to the same step
• Bring the crutch up onto the same step

Going down stairs

Instructions for climbing downstairs are:

• Place your crutch down onto the step below
• Step down with your frame leg
• Bring your un-operated leg down to the same step

Your Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist will likely ask you to demonstrate your ‘transfers’, i.e. how you move from one surface to another. This includes getting in/out of your bed, and on/off your toilet and chair. You will need to demonstrate that you can safely do these transfers before going home. Your rehab team will offer you advice on techniques, and may recommend specialist equipment to help. Some general tips for transfers are as follows:

Bed

• Sit-down high up the bed to minimise the need to adjust your position later.
• Shifting your weight over each hip in turn can help you shuffle further on/off the bed.
• Lift your leg high to avoid catching your frame or ripping your sheets/mattress. You may have to change which side you sleep on depending on which leg you find easiest to lead with.
• The frame can be very heavy, so your Occupational Therapist may provide equipment to make getting in and out of bed easier.

Toilet

• Your Occupational Therapist will assess your ability to sit down and stand up from the toilet based on information provided about your home
• Do not sit down until the backs of both knees are touching the toilet.
• To sit/stand, stick your affected leg out in front, and bending forward at the hips to put your weight through your unaffected leg.
• To control your movement, your Occupational Therapist may provide you with equipment which gives a sturdy hand-hold, or you can place your hands on the toilet bowl itself for support.      

Chair/sofa

• It is important to choose a chair that is high enough for you to get off easily. Your occupational therapist may provide equipment to raise your chair heights if required.
• A chair with armrests on both sides can be useful to push up from.
• You may wish to elevate your leg for comfort on a stool. Be careful with recliner footrests as your pins may get caught.

Dressing

You will find wearing loose fit trousers, shorts, dresses, skirts or t-shirts ideal for getting on/off over your frame. You may find wearing a bigger size of clothing helps when dressing. When taking clothes on / off over your Ilizarov frame you will be required to be careful of the wires and pin sites You may even wish to cut trousers/ leggings / t-shirt arms above the external fixator. During your hospital stay, your Occupational Therapist will look at you getting dressed to provide further information and equipment to make getting dressed easier if required.

Personal care

You will be advised to try keeping your frame and pin sites dry. It is recommended in between pin site cleans to have a strip wash while sitting on a chair being careful to avoid your pin sites. On the day you are completing pin site clean you can shower beforehand.

Sleeping

When sleeping, you may find it more comfortable sleeping on your back. The metalwork around the frame may cause ripping to your bed sheets, to limit this wrap a pillow case around the External Fixation to protect your bed sheets. Do not place pillows under your frame, this can cause your knee to bend and over time this can limit your ability to fully straighten your knee.

You will be involved in your own discharge planning throughout your rehabilitation including any ongoing needs you may have such as rehabilitation and care package.

Depending on your level of mobility and mobility aid, there are lots of things you will still be able to do for yourself. However, for the more robust activities, it is important to plan, and consider what support you have available to assist you.

Housework

You may still be able to complete basic tasks, for example washing & drying the dishes. In order to make this task easier, consider storing your frequently used dishes and utensils in an easily accessible place at waist height, for example, on the work top, or, an easily reachable cupboard at eye level.

For more robust tasks such as hoovering or changing the bedding, you may want to arrange help. Speak to friends and family about this, or if you are able, privately arrange a cleaner.

Shopping

Your ability to go to the shops will depend on your level of mobility. Being able to attend the shop for groceries should be a goal of yours if you were able to do this before. Initially for convenience, you may wish to speak to friends or family about arranging assistance.

If you have access to the internet, you can also arrange a delivery with a local grocer or supermarket.

Kitchen activity and meal prep

There are many ways you can retain your independence in the kitchen. Your Occupational Therapist will discuss these with you during your assessment.

If there is an able bodied person at home with you, they may be asked to assist you with your meal preparation, and carrying items.

If you live alone, your Occupational Therapist will discuss your kitchen environment, how you will safely transfer items, and may assess you with appropriate equipment depending on your level of mobility at discharge.

Exercises and Mobility

Try not to sit for long periods when at home, go for short walks regularly and keep using your walking aid(s) as instructed by your physiotherapist. Build up your walking distance gradually from short distances around the house to getting out and about.

Continue with your exercises at home 3 times a day.

You will be referred to your local physiotherapy department for ongoing progression of exercises and mobility; they will contact you with appointment once you are at home.

If you are of a working age, and currently in employment, either the Doctor on your ward, or your own GP, can provide you with a sick line as required.

When returning to work, you should speak to your employer’s Occupational Health department. If your employer does not have an Occupational Health department, speak to your GP.

Either your GP or your Occupational Health department can provide advice and guidance with regard to a phased return to work.

You cannot drive with an ilizarov frame. If you drive you must wait until your frame is removed before returning to driving.

Having an External frame fitted can require a big adjustment to you (and your families) life. Following the application of your External Fixation you may find you have emotional ‘ups and downs’. Some frame users have described feelings of:

• Fearfulness
• Loss of identity
• Feeling useless
• Feeling like a burden
• Fear for the future
• Concern regarding pain/infection/your own ability

Prior to surgery you may find it beneficial to think of ways of coping and identifying people whom you could speak to when you feel frustrated and low. Your GP, consultant, nurse and AHP staff are also there to support you, providing advice and/or referring you onto other relevant services in your local area. Very often challenges can be overcome by finding ways to adapt to, or overcome, the situation.

You may also benefit from speaking with other frame wearers at the weekly clinic to share experiences and advice. It is important to remember that every frame-wearer will have a different experience, and it is impossible to predict how you will feel, or what challenges you may come across. 

Useful resources

• Samaritans – 116 123 (freephone)
• Breathing Space – 0800 83 85 87 (freephone)

1. Ankle pumps: Repeat 10 times 3 times per day

2. Ankle strength: start this exercise when exercise 1 becomes too easy.

• Repeat 10 times 3 times per day

3. Knee stretch: hold position for 10mins repeat every 1-2hours

4. Knee flexion: Repeat 10 times 3 times per day

5. Inner Range Quads: Repeat 10 times 3 times per day

6. Straight Leg Raise: lift and hold for 10seconds.

• Repeat 10 times 3 times per day

7. Hip Abduction in lying: Repeat 10 times 3 times per day

8. Hip Extension in lying: Repeat 10 times 3 times per day

9. Hip Extension Standing: can be done as alternative to exercise 8.

• Repeat 10 times 3 times per day

10. Hip Abduction: can be done as alternative to exercise 7.

• Repeat 10 times 3 times per day

Interactive SWAYs to guide you through some of the services we offer.

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Tel: 0141 201 4915/4540

Email: perl@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

We are delighted to announce that we have been accredited with the LGBT Charter at Gold level. The LGBT Charter is awarded by LGBT Youth Scotland and supports organisations to review their policies and practices to ensure they are inclusive to LGBTQ+ people. The programme also offers opportunities for staff training, the development of resources and raising awareness of LGBTQ+ issues. 

The Youth Health Service Charter Champion group has collected evidence over the past 18 months that reflects the team’s work to make the service a safe and welcoming space for LGBTQ+ young people and their families.

During this process, Youth Health Service staff attended LGBTQ+ awareness training to improve their knowledge and confidence in supporting LGBTQ+ young people. The team hosted several events including Purple Friday at Youth Health Service venues, where staff shared information to increase awareness of the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ young people and Purple Friday posters were signed to show solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community. The team also took part in a process mapping exercise where they evaluated a young person’s experience when they come to the service for their first appointment. The exercise also considered how staff interact with young people who attend the Youth Health Service and identified ways in which LGBTQ+ young people might be positively or negatively impacted. The Youth Health Service is proud to support LGBTQ+ young people and their families and will continue to look for ways to provide an inclusive service to this community.

The Youth Health Service had another busy year, with 1224 young people attending the service. Referrals continue to increase with 1895 received this year. The majority of these came from GP Practices, and we are very grateful to the practice staff who continue to support the service. This year saw a large increase in the number of Multiple Risk sessions attended by young people, with 1034 utilised compared with 578 in 2021-2022. As with previous years, the most common issues young people presented with were related to Mental Health including anxiety, stress and low mood.

The pilot project to develop a referral pathway from Glasgow A&E departments to the Youth Health Service came to an end in March 2023. Despite the challenges associated with establishing a new project during the Covid-19 pandemic, 200 young people were referred to the service for support with drug or alcohol use. In 2022 our Youth Employability Coach supported 17 young people with CVs, interview skills and applications, Glasgow Life Youth Workers supported young people at all 9 of our venues and we were delighted to welcome a Modern Apprentice to the Business Support Team.

The Youth Health Service continues to establish itself, with uptake increasing in the North East and South of the City. Click here to read our Annual Report covering April 2022 to March 2023.

Coronavirus continued to affect our return to normal service in the year April 2021 to March 2022, with new variants of the virus resulting in staff sickness and self-isolation and appointments being cancelled at the last minute.

Referrals to the service reached a record high, with 1837 young people referred for an appointment over the year. The majority of these came from GP practices, family members or young people themselves (58%). 78% of young people who attended an appointment came for the first time in 2021-2022. As with previous years, the most common presenting issues were related to Mental Health including anxiety, stress and low mood.

A pilot project with Glasgow A&E departments was launched in April 2021, forming a referral pathway between A&E staff and the Youth Health Service for young people who present intoxicated with drugs or alcohol but don’t meet the criteria for a Social Work intervention. Other service developments included a refreshed Multiple Risk programme provided by commissioned partners includem, the addition of a Youth Employability Coach to the team through Young Person’s Guarantee funding and the development of further Mental Health support options for Glasgow young people through extra Counselling sessions and iHeart group programmes.

You can read all about our work on the Stor website.

The Youth Health Service team have been working towards achieving the LGBT Youth Scotland Gold Charter Award since June and we are making great progress. We are currently looking at creating a guide to supporting LGBTQ+ young people for our team and agreeing how we can help young people that want to change their name or pronoun when they come to the service. The LGBT Awareness training has helped us all consider LGBTQ+ young people’s experiences when they come to the Youth Health Service and what we could do better.

Our consultation is now live so our Nurses, GPs, Counsellors and Multiple Risk Workers will be chatting to LGBTQ+ young people over the next few weeks to find out what they need from our service and how we might overcome any barriers this community experience when trying to get the support they need.

Follow our Facebook and Instagram accounts for updates on how we’re getting on!

We are delighted to be able to share our first Annual Report as Glasgow City Youth Health Service, covering the year from April 2020 to March 2021. The team are really proud of what we have managed to achieve during this time and the challenges that we have overcome. Similar to many NHS services, the Youth Health Service was affected by Coronavirus restrictions and appointments were provided remotely from March-December 2020 with consultations taking place by telephone or video call.

Demand for the Youth Health Service increased rapidly during this time, with mental health being the most common reason for seeking support. This theme continued throughout the year and reflected a national increase in youth mental health concerns, with research carried out by YoungMinds in Summer 2020 finding that 81% of young people aged 13-25 years felt that the pandemic and resulting restrictions had made their mental health worse and 87% saying they felt lonely or isolated during lockdown.

In January 2021 we were able to get back into our venues and hold some appointments in-person, with others still taking place virtually or over the phone. New services in Pollok and Easterhouse helped to provide more appointment opportunities for young people in the South and North East of the City. A new citywide brand for the Youth Health Service was co-produced with local young people engaged with Scottish charity Impact Arts and launched in April 2021.

For information on our work and the projects we have been involved with over the past year, click here to read Glasgow City Youth Health Service’s Annual Report 2020-2021.

We are pleased to confirm that the expansion of Glasgow City Youth Health Service is complete. Services at Springburn and Elderpark opened in August, bringing the total to 9 venues across Glasgow City.

Julie Gordon, Youth Health Service Manager said:

“I’m absolutely delighted to be able to announce the launch of Glasgow City Youth Health Service, with 9 venues now open. We have come a long way since we opened the first service in Maryhill, but our core values remain very much the same: listening without judgement, building trust and treating everyone fairly and with respect.”

We are aware of the ways in which the pandemic has impacted young people and widened inequalities and so the need for our service has never been greater. There has been a particular focus on youth mental health over the past 18 months and as a priority, we are currently exploring additional ways of offering support. Our Multiple Risk programme is becoming established and complements the broader, holistic support provided by the Youth Health Service team. Our commissioned partners Lifelink and includem are a key part of this.

We asked one of our young service users about their experience:

“The GP was so friendly, someone to talk to every week and I could talk to her without feeling embarrassed or judged at any point. It’s amazing that more services are opening as more young people will get the help they need”

In addition to the expansion programme, we have embraced a number of opportunities to improve the support available to young people. This has included a referral pathway from A&E to support intoxicated young people and the addition of a Youth Employability Coach, funded by the Young Person’s Guarantee.

Funding for the Youth Health Service is provided by Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP).

Simon Carr, Chair of the Integrated Joint Board had these reflections:

“The Youth Health Service model is closely aligned with the HSCP’s strategic priorities, with a particular focus on early intervention and prevention. These nine services will provide person-centred support for young people in Glasgow City. We are really pleased that the service has managed to complete the expansion programme over the past 18 months, despite the challenges of the Coronavirus pandemic and I join with the team in celebrating this achievement.”

We are excited to announce a development to Glasgow City Youth Health Service. From July 1st includem will be delivering Multiple Risk support in each of our venues. Multiple Risk Workers will address risky behaviours, supporting young people to make changes, build resilience and find a positive path.

This could help young people who are involved in risky behaviours, gaming, gambling, antisocial behaviour or alcohol and drug use includem Chief Executive Martin Dorchester said: “The launch of the Multiple Risk service marks a new partnership for includem and we are delighted to be part of the Glasgow City Youth Health Service working with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and the other partners to help support and transform the lives of Glasgow’s young people who need it the most.” 

Appointments are available for young people aged 12 to 19 years who live in Glasgow or are registered with a Glasgow GP by phoning our team on 0141 451 2727.

Glasgow City Youth Health Service are delighted to announce the opening of two new venues in Easterhouse and Pollok. This completes phase II of the expansion programme approved by Glasgow City Joint Integration Board in 2019. Appointments can now be made on Monday evenings at Easterhouse Health Centre and Pollok Health Centre with the Youth Health Service team by phoning 0141 451 2727.

The Youth Health Service is available to young people aged 12-19 years who have a Glasgow City post code or are registered with a Glasgow GP. Referrals can be made by young people themselves, teachers, school nurses, parents, GPs or any other organisation working with young people. The only requirement is that the referral is discussed with the young person first.

This involves keeping a record of information such as; your food intake and activity levels, but also; your emotions, thoughts and how these relate to situations in your daily life.

It is often useful to understand and overcome the triggers to unhelpful behaviours and habits such as over eating.

Our thoughts often affect our behaviour and how we feel which can influence our weight and lifestyle habits.

Goal setting is a powerful tool for motivating yourself to turn your vision of an ideal future into reality. This is helped by setting short, medium and long-term goals.

Is the act of defining a problem: understanding the cause of the problem: Identifying, prioritising, and selecting alternatives for a solution, and then implementing a solution.

Being assertive means being able to stand up for your own or other people’s rights, in a calm and positive way, without being either aggressive or passive.

Relapse prevention skills help us to anticipate triggers for lapses. Lapses are a normal part of a weight management journey. Preventing lapses where possible, and responding to them in a healthy way, helps us get back on track.

Eating a large amount of food
Eating quickly
Do not feel in control
Feeling upset or guilty afterwards

Using food to help us cope with emotions
Can trigger binge eating

Eating throughout the day

Eating when not hungry
Eating all of the time

Eating without thinking about it

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bmxy-y7OlbA              

Motivation 2016 Slides

Motivation Handouts

www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qsggx_F68Y           

Inner Critic part 1 Slides

www.youtube.com/watch?v=yME_MMSs34A           

Inner Critic part 2 Slides

Inner Critic Handouts

www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHRT9bEgZmU

Stress Part 1 Slides

Stress Handouts

www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0vS2l13K-M

Stress Part 2 Slides

www.youtube.com/watch?v=seFblDlnVLg           

Taking control of overeating Part 1 Slides

Taking Control Handout

www.youtube.com/watch?v=oq2or_L3YCc         

Taking control of overeating Part 2 Slides

The BEAT website offers advice on overcoming Eating Disorders as well as offering a helpline to those wishing support and advice about their eating disorder: Tel: 0808 801 0677

The Centre for Clinical Interventions Self Help Resource has a large range of helpful self-help resources, for example on body image, self esteem, assertiveness and disordered eating.

The Wellbeing website, an NHSGGC service, has a information and support, including a virtual course, available to those registered to a GP based in south Glasgow.

Breathing Space offers a confidential service to patients in Scotland on Tel: 0800 838 587 (calls from landlines are free of charge; charges may apply to mobile users). If you are depressed or experiencing low mood, you can speak to a Breathing Space advisor weekdays: Monday – Thursday, 6pm-2am, and weekends: Friday 6pm to Monday 6am.

Breathing Space – Living Life offers a confidential telephone service for people with low mood or anxiety, using cognitive behavioural interventions. Tel: 0800328 9655.

Samaritans is a crisis line for patients who feel in despair and in need of emotional support. The telephone lines are open 24 hours per day on Tel: 116 123. Calls are free anytime from any phone.

CRUSE bereavement services offer free, confidential counselling. Tel: 0800 808 1677.

Relationships Scotland provide counselling services on how to improve the important relationships in your life.

You Matter We Care offer a range of mental health support.

Clear Your Head advice and resources from the Scottish Government for coping emotionally during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Scottish Association for Mental Health work with adults and young people providing mental health social care support, services in primary care, schools and further education, among others.

Shout 85258 is the UK’s first free, confidential 24/7 text support service. It is a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and need mental health support.

Mental wellbeing advice from NHS Inform on dealing with low mood, anxiety, phobias, stress and where you can get help.

The Mix is the UK’s leading support service for young people.

Government information on how to get help if you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse.

Sandyford provide sexual, reproductive and emotional wellbeing services for people living in the Greater Glasgow and Clyde catchment area. Tel: 0141 211 8130. 

Wellbeing Glasgow provides freely available downloadable leaflets, they have more services for people living in the South side of Glasgow catchment area.

East Dunbartonshire Association for Mental Health (EDAMH), offers a range of mental health services for those living in East Dunbartonshire. Tel: 0141 995 3040.

GAMH offers Glasgow based support for people experiencing mental health difficulties.

RAHM provides personal care and services to those living in Renfrewshire affected by mental ill health – depression, self-harm, bipolar disorder, anxiety and other conditions.

Crossreach offers confidential counselling in the Glasgow city centre. Tel: 0141 221 1535.

Muslim Women’s Resource Centre (MWRC) offers a responsive approach to addressing key issues and needs for Muslim women. Helpline Tel: 0808 801 0301.

Lifelink offers support to people who are struggling to cope with everyday stress or who are feeling anxious or depressed. Issues such as debt, bereavement, addiction, self-harm/suicide and problems with relationships or family can all interfere with a persons quality and experience of life.

NHSGGC’s mental health pages provide advice and information on mental health conditions, about how you can support yourself or the people you care for, the service available for you and the range of interventions you may participate in.

Your Support Your Way Glasgow – Call or email the Carers Information Line for information and advice about support for unpaid carers and to make a referral for support (carers can self-refer or someone else can refer on their behalf). The Carers Information Line is available Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pm.

Carers Information Line (CIL) – Phone 0141 353 6504 or email: info@glasgowcarersinformation.org.uk

The Computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy pages show the digital therapy options in NHSGGC which can be accessed on a PC, laptop or smart phone.

Is a free self-help anxiety relief app that helps you reduce worry, stress, and panic followed by evidence-based strategies.

Is a friendly app that offers a range of self-help methods for people who are serious about learning to manage their anxiety.

Happify’s science based activities and games can help you overcome negative thoughts, stress, and life’s challenges. Developed by leading scientists and experts, who’ve been studying evidence-based interventions in the fields of positive psychology, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioural therapy for decades.

Is a guide to mindfulness for your everyday life. Learn meditation and mindfulness skills from world class experts. From managing stress and anxiety, to sleep, focus, and mind-body health.

Calm is the perfect mindfulness app for beginners, but also includes hundreds of programs for intermediate and advanced users. Including guided meditation sessions and sleep stories.

Is a free mindfulness meditation app to assist people in dealing with the pressure, stress, and challenges of daily life.

Buddhify is here to help you bring more calm, clarity and kindness to all parts of your life. Whether you are looking to reduce stress and anxiety or get a better night’s sleep, Buddhify has easy to follow guided meditations to help you live happier and healthier.

Relax, sleep better, get happier and be healthier with guided meditations, soothing music, nature sounds, master classes and much more.

The sleep improvement app. Includes; a sleep improvement program, your own personal sleep expert, personalized help, day and night, incorporating a healthkit and device integration.

To help manage the symptoms of anxiety, worry and rumination. Worry Time interrupts repetitive thinking by setting aside worries until later, so you don’t get caught up in them and can get on with your day. This means you can deal with worries once a day, rather than carrying them around with you 24/7.

Guided meditations and talks led by the world’s top meditation and mindfulness experts, neuroscientists, psychologists, and teachers from Stanford, Harvard, the University of Oxford and more. To help calm the mind, reduce anxiety, manage stress, sleep deeply and improve happiness.

Mindfulness Based Approaches within NHSGGC, legally known as Greater Glasgow Health Board. This App includes access to national guidelines.