Health Secretary Shona Robison has thanked some of the behind-the-scenes NHS workers who keep the health service running over the festive period. She visited staff at NHS 24 and the Scottish Ambulance Service contact centre in South Queensferry to thank them for their hard work throughout the year, and particularly over Christmas and New Year. Continue reading Health Secretary thanks NHS staff
NHS 24 is urging people in the Lothians to look after their health this winter with a few simple steps that can help to avoid illness and take the pressure off busy NHSScotland services over the festive holidays. The advice is being shared as part of the national ‘Be Healthwise’ campaign which was launched on Friday by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport, Shona Robison MSP. Continue reading Help NHS24 help others this winter
NHS 24 is reminding older people to make sure a trip or fall does not bring them down this winter. Continue reading Make sure a trip or fall doesn’t bring you down this winter
Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport, Shona Robison MSP visited NHS24 yesterday to see firsthand how Scotland’s national unscheduled care and health information service launch the first phase of its technology upgrade. Continue reading NHS24 in good health
NHS 24 is reminding people to take extra care of their health as the dark evenings draw in and days get shorter. This weekend, the clocks go back one hour marking the end of British Summer Time. Continue reading Winter health advice as clocks go back
NHS24 advice for new students
Starting university or college can be an exciting time, but students are being advised to look after their health so they can fully enjoy the experience. Continue reading Students: learn to look after your health!
The warmer weather is an opportunity for people to enjoy their garden, and for youngsters that can often mean playing on their trampoline. Unfortunately this can also result in injury, from simple bumps and bruises to more serious head and neck injuries. Continue reading Don’t let the kids bounce their way to hospital
As children across Scotland start their summer holidays, NHS 24 is offering help to parents, grandparents and carers to keep the wee ones safe and healthy, whether at home or abroad. Continue reading Holiday health advice from NHS24
Scotland’s gardeners are being advised to look after their backs as well as their lawns through the summer months.
As the better weather allows people to spend more time outdoors tackling jobs in the garden, NHS 24 is reminding people that a few simple precautions can help to prevent any back or shoulder injuries as a result of their efforts. Continue reading Enjoy your garden, protect your back
PEOPLE in Scotland are being urged to stay safe in the sun, as part of Sun Awareness Week (May 9-15). Continue reading I kid you not: it’s Sun Awareness Week!
