Tag: NHS 24

NHS 24: Dental Emergency?

Dental emergencies need to be assessed and treated quickly to avoid the risk of permanent damage they include:

🔹abscess and swellings in and around the mouth

🔹bleeding

🔹trauma such as a knocked out a tooth

If you’re registered with a dentist and think you have a dental emergency during the in hours period, phone your dental practice.

If you’re not registered with a dentist follow the advice on NHS inform – https://nhs24.info/dental-emergencies

If you think you’ve a dental emergency during the out of hours period phone the 111 service.

Chalmers Dental Centre*
3 Chalmers Street, Edinburgh EH3 9EW  Tel: 0131 536 4800.

Dental triage and advice service, Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm.
Dental treatment service, Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm.

*Please note, Chalmers is not a walk-in service. If you require an urgent appointment, you must call the number.

NHS 24: Insect Bites and Stings

🐝 Insect bites and stings 🐝

There are a number of precautions you can take to avoid being bitten or stung by insects: ⤵️⤵️

1️⃣ Move away slowly, don’t panic.

2️⃣Cover exposed skin with long sleeves and trousers.

3️⃣ Wear shoes outdoors.

4️⃣ Apply DEET-based insect repellent.

5️⃣ Avoid flowering plants, food areas, rubbish.

6️⃣ Remove fallen fruit, use lids on dustbins.

7️⃣ Camp away from water sources.

8️⃣ Keep food and drink covered.

9️⃣ Use netting on doors and windows.

🔟 Keep doors and windows closed.

Protect yourself from stings and bites! 🚫🐜🐝

https://nhs24.info/bites-and-stings

Summer health advice from NHS24

It’s summer!  ☀️

We have some health advice to keep you and your loved ones well over the summer months.

Need advice on …
👩‍⚕️ Medicine and first aid?
💊Prescribed medicine and travel?
🍗BBQ food preparation advice?
🧼Avoiding bugs and germs outdoors?
🤕Bumps, bruises and other accidents?
🥵Heat related illnesses?

Check out our summer resources on NHS inform!

NHS 24: When to call 111

The 111 service provides urgent care triage if you think you need A&E but it’s not life-threatening, and advice when your GP, pharmacy or dental practice is closed.

Knowing when to phone NHS 111 can help us manage calls effectively, and help you get the right care in the right place quickly.

For more information on when it’s best to call us on 111, visit this page ➡️https://nhs24.info/when-to-phone-111

If there is a danger to life or serious injury, dial 999 or go straight to A&E.

NHS 24: Easter Opening Times

Important, please share 💙

It’s important to know the opening times of your GP, pharmacy and dental surgeries over the Easter weekend in case you need medical assistance.

A lot of these services will have reduced hours or be closed, so it’s best to check in advance to ensure you have access to the care you need.

Find out more at NHS inform

https://nhs24.info/servicedirectory