Healthy Lifestyle Advice

We are not here to judge but to advise and support you in making positive changes to your lifestyle which will benefit your health. The Healthpoint based at Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin will provide advice on a wide range of topics:  Healthpoint – Dr Grays Hospital – Health and Well-being (nhsinform.scot)

Alcohol Consumption

If you are concerned about your drinking, bring this up with the nurse or doctor.  They will discuss your issues, provide advice and even refer you on for more specialist care if necessary.  Cutting down on the amount you drink can have a positive impact on your life, both mentally and physically.  Alcohol – Healthy Living | NHS inform

Stopping Smoking

If you would like free help and support to stop smoking then you can contact the NHS Grampian Public Health Healthpoint service. Call the Healthline on 08085 20 20 30 and speak to an advisor who can help you find the right support for you, including access to free stop smoking medications such as Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT). You can also e-mail Healthpoint on gram.healthpoint@nhs.scot and an advisor will get back to you, or fill in this online referral form Click Here

The Healthpoint service is available Mon-Fri 9-5pm.

The local pharmacies also provide a smoking cessation service.  Please contact your local pharmacist:

Bairds Pharmacy, Keith – 01542 882512

Clarks Pharmacy, Keith – 01542 882533

Further advice and support is available via NHS Inform:  Stopping smoking | NHS inform

Weight Management

For those patients with a chronic disease, the nurses will advise on healthy eating and exercise which may help your condition.  For general weight management, Healthy Weight Grampian suggests exercise programmes and dietary changes to help you take the necessary steps towards a healthier lifestyle.

Healthy Weight Grampian – Information aimed at helping Grampian citizens achieve and maintain a healthier lifestyle and weight (scot.nhs.uk)

Food and nutrition – Healthy living | NHS inform