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
Tag: NHS 24
NHS 24 celebrates 15 years service by hitting the 20 million-call mark
NHS 24 is marking its 15th Anniversary as figures reveal the service has taken more than 20 million calls from the public since it opened in 2002. Continue reading NHS 24 celebrates 15 years service by hitting the 20 million-call mark
NHS 24: Don’t rely on ‘Dr. Google’
New statistics have revealed that Scots seeking health information online look at muscle, bone and joint injuries more than any other condition. Figures released by NHS 24 show people look up these injuries more than any other health complaint on the national health website, NHS inform. Continue reading NHS 24: Don’t rely on ‘Dr. Google’
Take a little Breathing Space this Easter
Scots are being reminded to take a little breathing space and look after their mental health this Easter. Continue reading Take a little Breathing Space this Easter
National health campaign urges DIY enthusiasts to take care this Easter
NHS 24 is appealing to DIY enthusiasts and gardeners to be mindful of accidents and look after themselves this Easter. Continue reading National health campaign urges DIY enthusiasts to take care this Easter
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
Make your Easter a sweet success!
NHS 24 is encouraging people to make their Easter break a sweet success – by pledging to cut down on sugar. Continue reading Make your Easter a sweet success!
Put a Spring into your step this Easter!
SPRING is a time of new beginnings – so with this in mind, NHS 24 has issued a number of top tips for exercise this Easter. Continue reading Put a Spring into your step this Easter!
Dr Owl’s back for Easter
Dr Owl is taking to the skies once again to remind people to make the most of the Easter holiday weekend by taking a few simple steps to look after their health. Continue reading Dr Owl’s back for Easter