#TryAToolTuesday June 2026
- Area of Work: The ALLIANCE
- Type: News Item
- Published: 28th 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:
- Sleepio – is an app that is clinically proven to help people with sleep problems. More information – https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/mental-wellbeing/get-help-with-your-mental-health/
- AVA – is a chatbot that will provide you with general information about arthritis and how to manage your symptoms. More information – https://www.arthritis-uk.org/information-and-support/support-and-resources/ask-ava-our-virtual-assistant/
- NHS Quit Smoking app - an app to help you stop smoking, you can track your progress, how much you have saved and receive daily support. More information – https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/
- R U OK? – an NHS Lothian website which gives advice and support to young people on how they are feeling (e.g. fine, anxious, sad, worried…). More information – https://ru-ok.co.uk/
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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