On the 5th of November, celebrations and fireworks displays will take place across Scotland and Dr Laura Ryan, Medical Director at NHS 24, is asking members of the public to put safety first. Continue reading NHS 24 urges the public to stay safe this Bonfire night
As students across Scotland get ready to return to college and university, NHS 24 is encouraging them to take care of their health and mental wellbeing. Continue reading Students encouraged to take a little breathing space
As children across Scotland enjoy their summer holidays, NHS 24 is offering help to parents, grandparents and carers to keep the family safe and healthy, whether at home or abroad. There are a number of potential health issues people should be prepared for, from simple allergies like hay fever, to bumps, bruises, sunburn and insect bites. Continue reading School holiday health advice from NHS 24
NHS 24 is advising people to take a few simple steps to stay well during this blast of wintry weather and what to do if illness does strike. Continue reading Scots urged Scots urged to stay well in wintry conditions, to look after themselves and vulnerable neighbours.
NHS 24 is reminding people to take care and understand how to treat minor burns ahead of this year’s Bonfire Night celebrations on 5th November. In line with advice from Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, NHS 24 advises that people attend an organised display but, if a party is being held at home it’s important that people know how to treat any injuries. Continue reading NHS24 urges safety first this Bonfire Night
Universities and colleges across Scotland are gearing up for the arrival of students in the next couple of weeks. It is a busy time of year and students are being encouraged to add health care to the list of things they need to think about before starting their course. Continue reading Students urged: learn to look after your health
NHS 24 is taking the opportunity to highlight the work thousands of carers do across Scotland, in the run up to Rare Diseases Day. On 28 February, people from across the world will come together to campaign for more research into complex health conditions.
Continue reading Raising awareness of carers on Rare Diseases Day
As people’s thoughts turn to celebrating love and romance, NHS 24 is reminding people to have a healthy Valentine’s Day. The national Telehealth and Telecare service is urging people to take some simple steps to avoid passing on any unwanted gifts on the most romantic day of the year. Continue reading Avoid passing on unwanted gifts this Valentine’s Day
In the run up to the most romantic day of the year, NHS 24 is issuing a set of top ten tips on how to have a healthy heart. Continue reading Love your heart this Valentine’s Day!
Give yourself some Breathing Space and beat those January blues
Continue reading Beating the winter blues
