NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) has collaborated with Council libraries across six council areas to introduce new Health and Wellbeing flip cards. These cards are designed to provide quick and straightforward access to local health support services.
Available at reception desks and information points in the main libraries of Glasgow, Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire, West Dunbartonshire, East Dunbartonshire, and Inverclyde, the flip cards offer details on a range of local provisions. These include physical activity groups and smoking cessation support.
Each card features essential contact information such as email addresses, phone numbers, and website addresses, alongside QR codes. This aims to simplify the process for individuals seeking to access support services.
The initiative coincides with Health Literacy Month in October, a global campaign focused on improving the ease with which people can find and understand health information. Sarah Duncan, from NHSGGC’s Health Improvement team, highlighted the challenges many face in navigating health information.
“"Finding and understanding trusted health information can be overwhelming for a lot of people. They might not know where to look, how to use the internet or feel confident chatting with a health professional."
Duncan added that libraries are recognised as trusted sources of information. The new cards are intended to bridge the gap, making it simpler for local residents to discover available support services within their communities, often within the library itself.
The flip cards also direct users to the new My Health website, an online resource providing information on health, self-management of common conditions, and preparation for medical appointments. This digital platform complements the physical cards, enhancing accessibility to trusted local health information.
Further details about local libraries can be found via their respective websites. The My Health website is accessible free of charge on any internet-enabled device at www.nhsggc.scot/my-health.
