PEOPLE across the Lothians are being encouraged to put a spring in their step this Easter with a few simple steps from NHS 24 and Dr Owl.
The ‘Be Health-Wise this Easter’ campaign features the character Dr Owl and encourages people to be prepared for the holiday weekend so they can enjoy the wee break.
This year some GP surgeries across Scotland will be closed for four days from Good Friday (March 30th) to Easter Monday (April 2nd).
NHS 24’s Medical Director, Dr Laura Ryan says it doesn’t take much to be health-wise this Easter: “After winter, Easter is the busiest time of year for Scotland’s health services. To make sure we can all enjoy our hot cross buns and chocolate eggs I would encourage anyone who relies on repeat medication to check they have enough to last the long weekend. A lot of the calls to NHS 24’s 111 service are about prescriptions so it is worth checking, that way you don’t have to call us.
“I’d also recommend people have home remedies in such as paracetemol and ibuprofen. Rehydration sachets are good too, in case of a tummy upset. If illness does strike then the self-help guides on our health information website, www.nhsinform.scot are really useful. They can help you to decide what to do next and more than a million Scots are using this website every month. Managing minor ailments at home means we can enjoy Easter, and make sure our vital NHS services are there for people who need that bit more care.”
To find out more about how to stay healthy this Easter visit www.nhsinform.scot/easter.
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