NHS 24: More support for teenage mental health

An enhanced mental health service aimed at supporting teens in Scotland was unveiled yesterday at NHS 24’s Annual Review. The programme, which will promote the benefits of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for improving mental wellbeing for the over 16s,  and delivered via NHS 24’s Living Life service , will initially be piloted in a single health board area.  Continue reading NHS 24: More support for teenage mental health

Wintry launch at Botanics for nation healthcare campaign

Health Secretary Shona Robison met with schoolchildren to highlight the importance of being prepared for seasonal illnesses at the winter-clad Royal Botanic Garden today. During the event, Ms Robison  encouraged everyone to take a few simple steps to ensure they can take care of themselves and their families and have a healthy festive period. Continue reading Wintry launch at Botanics for nation healthcare campaign

Technology upgrade at NHS 24

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MORE THAN 100,000 calls to NHS 24’s 111 service have been taken on its new technology platform since the system was launched a month ago this week. The new system has now been successfully implemented and calls from across Scotland to the national out of hours service are being delivered.  Continue reading Technology upgrade at NHS 24

Joint call for new public board members

The Scottish Ambulance Service and NHS 24 have launched a nationwide recruitment drive to fill vacant positions on their public boards. Both organisations are hoping to attract interest from a broad cross-section of society, in every part of Scotland, to further enhance the mix of skills and experience on their non-executive boards. Continue reading Joint call for new public board members

Protect your child from playground bumps and bruises this Easter

Parents across Scotland are being advised on how to protect children from playground bumps and bruises during the Easter holidays. As part of the national Be Healthwise this Easter campaign, NHS 24 has issued a number of top tips on how to prevent and treat minor scrapes and bruises. Continue reading Protect your child from playground bumps and bruises this Easter

Easter Holidays: Remember to check your repeat prescription

NHS 24 is calling on the public to remember to check their repeat prescription in time for the Easter holidays. This year, Easter falls between Friday 14 April and Monday 17 April and while some GP surgeries may be open, others will be closed. Continue reading Easter Holidays: Remember to check your repeat prescription