Health & Care Information

NHS 24 for further information and contact numbers will also provide information on different services in West Dunbartonshire Council, you can also find information on the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde website.

There is help and support available from adult social services in West Dunbartonshire.

Erskine Hospitals

Erskine Hospitals have been providing care for Veterans since 1916 including rehabilitation, nursing and dementia care in homes throughout Scotland. There are five Erskine homes in Scotland.

Tel: 0141 812 1100

Poppyscotland

Poppyscotland offer assistance even if your disability wasn’t caused by your Service. If you are limited in your daily activities because of a health problem or disability, they can arrange for an occupational therapist to visit. Then, following their recommendations, they may be able to assist to fund the mobility aid best suited to your circumstance, from a motorised scooter to the installation of hand rails around your home.

Tel: 0131 550 1557

Unforgotten Forces

Unforgotten Forces is a partnership between 15 leading organisations which will deliver a range of new services and enhancements in areas including advice, access to healthcare, social isolation, respite, along with creative activities and events for those in care settings.  Poppyscotland is the lead partner co-ordinating the consortium.

Forces project is Age Scotland and they have produced lots of information and advise.

Information on mental health services available in West Dunbartonshire is available on the Mental Health pages.