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Scotland's digital health and care service. If you’re ill when your GP practice is closed, call 111 or see our symptom checkers at nhsinform.scot 📱💻
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Why Home First?
Recovery at home reduces the risk of physical and mental health problems associated with time spent in a hospital bed. Being at home gets you back to your usual routine and helps to speed up your recovery.

Learn more at www.nhsinform.scot/home-first
November 21, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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🗣️"Services like Breathing Space are available to provide compassionate advice to anyone needing support.”

Read more on the new #BreathingSpace Bench unveiled outside Craigneuk Lifelong Learning Centre:
www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/news/new-bre...
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November 20, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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Our colleague Jen shares her experiences of caring for patients via the phone but also at the bedside, and how employing active listening and empathy can make all the difference. 💙
November 18, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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We’ve been recognised in SUSE’s APT 30 initiative for championing inclusive employment.

Together, we’re building workplaces where everyone thrives.

📰Read more: https://www.nhs24.scot/nhs-24-recognised-in-suses-apt-30-initiative-for-inclusive-employment/
#InclusiveEmployment #APT30 #SUSE
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November 17, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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@nhs24.bsky.social Advanced Nurse Practitioners have the honour and pleasure supporting @UoDHealthSci Rotterdam international advanced practice knowledge exchange, with gratitude to @vadundee.bsky.social facilitating cultural exchange! #advancedpractice2025
November 4, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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🧙‍♀️🎃 This #Halloween, don’t let spooky rumours cast a spell on your health decisions. Health myths can be misleading, and even harmful.

Avoid the hocus pocus - head to NHS inform for trusted health advice.

🔗https://www.nhsinform.scot
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October 31, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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Feeling overwhelmed? 🥴You’re not alone.
Starting college or uni can be exciting, but also stressful. Whether it’s anxiety, low mood, or just needing someone to talk to, support is here for you.
Find out more: https://www.nhsinform.scot/studenthealth

#StudentHealth #MentalHealth
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October 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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🌍💚 #WorldMentalHealthDay 💚🌍
Mental health matters and mental health challenges don’t discriminate. They can affect anyone, at any time.
NHS 24 has a range of services and resources that can help with mental health and mental wellbeing.
🔗https://nhs24.info/mental-health-services
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October 10, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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NHS 24 CIO Ann-Marie Gallacher is a keynote speaker at this year's #DigitalScotland2025!

📅 19 Nov | 📍 EICC Edinburgh
🔗 Find out more and register: https://futurescot.com/futurescot-conferences/digitalscotland-2025/

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#DS25 #Team24 #DigitalInnovation
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October 1, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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New term, new connections? 💙
Sexual health services in Scotland are free, confidential, and inclusive. Get advice, contraception, and STI testing.
Find your nearest clinic: https://nhs24.info/servicedirectory

#StudentHealth #SexualHealth
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September 23, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Are you a new parent? Your child will be offered vaccines that protect against diseases such as meningitis, whooping cough, measles.

And the best part - you don't have to do anything just yet.
You will automatically receive an appointment letter for
your child when they're eligible.
#ChildVaxScot
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September 21, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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💉 Protect yourself and others around you from illnesses like meningitis and measles. Check what vaccines you have had and whether you need to arrange more before term starts.
Find out more: https://www.nhsinform.scot/studenthealth
#StudentHealth #Vaccinations
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September 8, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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📣 This time tomorrow the UK government will test the Emergency Alerts system (Sun 7 Sept at 3pm). Phones will make a loud siren-like sound & vibrate, but no action is needed.

More info: https://gov.uk/alerts
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September 6, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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📌NHS 24 ANNUAL REVIEW 2024-25
NHS 24’s online Annual Review will take place on Tues 30 Sept 25.
Register your interest in attending the public session from 11:15-12:15, by completing: https://nhs24.info/annualreview24-25 by Fri 26 Sept 25
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September 4, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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RSV typically causes mild cold-like symptoms, but can lead to serious illness in babies under 1 and adults over 75. Check if you're eligible for the vaccine:
🔗 https://www.nhsinform.scot/rsv-adult
🔗 https://www.nhsinform.scot/rsv-baby

#RSVvaccineScot
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September 2, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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By using NHS resources wisely this weekend, we can keep well and get the care we need quickly, safely and as close to home as possible.

#RightCareRightPlace

www.nhsinform.scot/right-care

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August 29, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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Moving to a new area for uni or college? 📦
Don't forget to register with a local GP and dentist. It's your first step to staying healthy while studying in Scotland.
Find your nearest practice: https://nhs24.info/servicedirectory
#StudentHealth
August 29, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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📌NHS 24 ANNUAL REVIEW 2023-24
NHS 24’s online Annual Review will take place on Tues 30 Sept 25.
Register your interest in attending the public session from 11:15-12:15, by completing: https://nhs24.info/annualreview24-25 by Fri 26 Sept 25
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August 19, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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Amazing results from @publichealthscot.bsky.social surrounding the new maternal RSV vaccine.

Find out more about RSV and vaccination: www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-livi...
August 14, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Is it roasty toasty where you are right now? 🌞 Be #SunSafe and slap that sun cream on any exposed skin. A big hat, sunglasses, and making sure you are properly hydrated is a good idea too.

For more sun safety tips: https://nhs24.info/hot-weather

#PackPlanProtect
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August 13, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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🐝 Sneezing your way through summer? Or spotted an unwelcome tick after your walk?

From hay fever hacks to dealing with bites and stings, @nhs24.bsky.social has the advice you need to stay well all summer long.

#PackPlanProtect before you head outdoors!

👉 Check out nhsinform.scot/summer for tips.
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July 25, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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☀️ Need summer health advice? @nhs24.bsky.social has the info you need.

💊 Their summer health page on NHS inform has tips on topics such as insect bites, how to stay well in hot weather, and prescribed medicines & travel.

➡️ Visit nhsinform.scot/summer to find out more.
July 18, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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⚓ ⛵ Ahoy! #TallShipsAberdeen are about to dock! Make it a weekend to remember – for all the right reasons!

📲 Tips & info 👉 www.nhsgrampian.org/news/2025/july/dont-go-overboard-during-tall-ships-2025

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July 17, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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☀️ Taps aff? Then sun cream on! 🧴

Sunburn isn’t just sore – it increases your risk of skin cancer and can ruin your day out. Stay safe in the sun by following @nhs24.bsky.social's simple summer tips.

👒 Seek shade
🧴 Use SPF 30+
💧 Stay hydrated
🕶️ Cover up

Read more: www.nhsinform.scot/summer
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July 18, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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Agencies across Scotland are working together to tackle #Spiking with one clear, national response. 🍸💊💉

READ MORE:
📰 www.nhs24.scot/public-urged...

#SpikingAwareness #AlcoholAwareness #SummerSafety
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July 15, 2025 at 12:31 PM