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Help your GP to Help You
Sensory Advocacy Service Working in Dundee, Perth & Kinross and Angus
SAS
Perth and Kinross Credit Union finally opened its doors to the public on 7th April 2014. Come and join us in promoting regular saving in, and providing low cost loans for our community. If you live or work in Perth and Kinross then you can become a member. Check us out at http://www.pkcu.org.uk, visit us at 282 High Street, Perth or telephone 01738 624872 for more info and to get an application form.
For links to information about heat and sun safety, food safety, weather and travel take a look at the following documents -
Safe Summer In Scotland
Heat & Sun Safety for Schools & Early Years
Petition to save General Practice in Scotland -
http://www.rcgp.org.uk/campaign-home/get-involved/petition/petition-scotland.aspx
Lipoedema - a learning module to raise awareness of this condition
http://elearning.rcgp.org.uk/course/info.php?id=146&popup=0

Unused bras? Why not contribute them to the "bra bank" at our reception desk, in aid of Cancer Research UK.
The Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) was formed in 1993. Their objective is to improve the quality of health care for patients in Scotland. More information about SIGN can be found on their website www.sign.ac.uk. Click the following link to see the most recent newsletter - SIGN Patient Newsletter December 2013
Know what to expect of your GP? Take a look at this document - A Guide for Patients
How to Volunteer for Medical Research without having to do anything (apart from click a few buttons) - GoSHARE
For help in weighing up media and on-line claims about cures and treatments for medical conditions have a look at this - I've Got Nothing to Lose

Thinking about stopping smoking? Watch this video to help you make up your mind. m.youtube.com/watch?v=gugjMmXQrDo&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DgugjMmXQrDo
Scottish & Southern Energy offer extra support to individuals during a power cut. Find out if you are eligible and join their Priority Services Register here - Scottish & Southern Energy