A grateful parent thanks staff NHS 24 and @NHSlothian #CYPH #Emergencydepartment for their 'empathy, organisation and clear explanations' when their daughter suffered a fall. 'Giving her an Easter egg to cheer her up was a lovely touch.' Read the story 👇careopinion.org.uk/1192199

#ItsOKtoAsk !
When you understand what's going on with your health, you can make better decisions around your care and treatment.

For more info on questions to ask at your
next appointment visit: nhsinform.scot/its-ok-to-ask

When enough people are immunised against an infection, it’s more difficult for it to be spread to those who can’t be immunised. This is called herd immunity or population protection.

Learn more about the benefits of immunisation at nhsinform.scot/benefitsofimmu…
#WIW24

💊 Please be aware that there are some spring holidays coming up in May where your local pharmacy may be closed.

Check you have enough of your prescribed medication. If you need more, order what you need and in plenty of time.

Spring health advice: 🌼 nhsinform.scot/spring

Need further information about tick bites and lyme disease?

GP James Douglas from Tweeddale Medical Centre dives into the detail and gives you the facts.

youtu.be/8tla6fu8Cjg?si…

#TickBites #BeTickAware #LymeDisease

Our symptom checkers don't replace healthcare from a medical professional, but they can save you time on the way to feeling better.

#NHSinform has a range of checkers covering a variety of conditions.
➡️ nhsinform.scot/symptoms-and-s…

It's #FeedbackFriday !

This week comes via Care Opinion for our GP Out of Hours Service and our colleagues NHS 24 . Well done to everyone involved💙

Hello Friday.
Another new experience- presenting for NHS 24 at NHS Education for Scotland (NES) Virtual Conference with JenDallas JackieRayner_Physio.
'The journey of AHP innovation within NHS 24'
My section:NHS 24 Workforce and Education, focussing on the AHP students.
#AHPPrBL #NESConference24

Did you know?
Our ambulance fleet in numbers:

🚑1,464 = vehicles in our fleet
🚑4 years = average age of our ambulances
🚑7 years = planned life of A&E ambulances
🚑10 years = planned life of PTS vehicles

Thank you to our fantastic team who manage and maintain our vehicles.

Did you know, those with mental health problems who have used #QuitYourWay to quit, report improved self-esteem and confidence?
Access free support and find a way to quit that works for you, at
nhs24.info/QuitYourWaySco…

Stomach ache and abdominal pain - #BSL video

For out more on how to manage cramps and pains in your tummy, and when you should look for further medical advice.

youtu.be/CiXPWUEuM4Q?si…