Community Listening Service

Time To Listen
Many of us find it helpful to talk, particularly during stressful events at home or work, or after a bereavement or loss.
Telling your story uninterrupted and judgment-free could help you to sort through your emotions. You may then be able to rediscover your strength and find a way forward.

The Community Listening Service provides 50 minute appointments with fully trained listeners on the phone or within your GP practice.

A Tayside patient who recently used the service told us, “The service made an immediate and immense difference to my stress levels… I cannot overstate the benefits of this service, and [the listener] was really wonderful to talk to.”

The service is available to anyone registered with a Tayside GP practice. Email tay.listening@nhs.scot, call 01382 423 116 or text 0796 777 1941 to make an appointment or find out more. Both staff-initiated and self-referrals are welcome.

Become an NHS Listener
This service is supported in its work by experienced volunteers. If you are interested in finding out more, please contact us on 01382 423116 or email tay.listening@nhs.scot


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