#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 here.
- NHS Food Scanner app – is an app where you can scan barcodes of products and find healthier swaps for your food shop. More info here.
- PeerChat - is a service, for people aged 16-25, where you can have judgement free webchats with a trained young person. More info here.
- 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 here.
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 here.
This initiative is part of the Discover Digital project at the ALLIANCE, more information here.
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