#TryAToolTuesday May 2026
- Area of Work: The ALLIANCE
- Type: News Item
- Published: 1st May 2026
#TryAToolTuesday raises awareness of free and trusted apps and resources that help people improve and manage their health and wellbeing.
Welcome to #TryAToolTuesday
This month we are excited to share four different apps, tools and resources:
- MyCare.scot - is a new, secure platform where people in Scotland can access some health and social care services and information in one place. More info and sign up – https://mycare.scot/.
- NHS Food Scanner app – is an app where you can scan barcodes of products and find healthier swaps for your food shop. More info – https://www.nhs.uk/healthier-families/food-facts/nhs-food-scanner-app/
- PeerChat - is a service, for people aged 16-25, where you can have judgement free webchats with a trained young person. More info – https://www.themix.org.uk/get-support/peerchat/
- By My Side – is an app and website that provides information and support to reduce drug related harm, managing sexual health and support for those experiencing domestic or sexual violence. More info – https://www.simonscotland.org/programme/by-my-side/
Tried one of these tools? Comment on this post or email at dhcscot@alliance-scotland.co.uk with your thoughts. We’d love to hear from you!
If you would like to learn about more digital tools, give our #TryATool resource guide a read - https://www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/resources/try-a-tool-resource-booklet/#
This initiative is part of the Discover Digital project at the ALLIANCE, more information - https://www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/digital/digital-health-and-care/our-work/discover-digital/
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