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Category: Latest health information Scotland
Get unusual persistent symptoms checked
#BeTheEarlyBird and get unusual persistent symptoms checked. Your GP practice wants toknow. Find information on possible symptoms at getcheckedearly.org […]
Turn to SARCS
To access the dedicated NHS sexual assault service (SARCS) you can phone the NHS 24 telephone number (24/7), found on www.nhsinform.scot/SARCS and speak to a specially trained healthcare professional #TurntoSARCS […]
Organ and Tissue Donation Week
Have you registered your donation decision? Help make this year?s Organ and Tissue Donation Week count, don?t leave your loved ones in doubt www.organdonation.scot #OrganDonationWeek […]
Don’t let your protection fade
Find out if you?re eligible for any vaccines this winter with this handy self-help guide. NHS Scotland is rolling out the vaccination programme in stages. If you?re eligible, NHS will contact you by post, email or text. Please wait to be contacted.Visit nhsinform.scot/wintervaccines […]
Right care right place
Think carefully before going to A&E. If your condition isn’t life-threatening, you should call NHS 24 on 111, day or night, to access the right care. Or contact your general practice during the day. If it’s an emergency, you should still call 999 or go straight to A&E. More info at NHSinform.scot/rightcare #RightCareRightPlace […]
Find a tick? Remove it quick.
Lyme disease is spread by ticks and can be a serious condition if not treated early. If you find one on your body, remove the whole tick carefully. If you get a red circular rash on your skin, or develop flu-like symptoms visit your GP or nhsinform.scot/lyme-disease for more info. […]