Winter Health Campaign
Help us to get help to those who need it most this winter.
Winter is NHS Scotland’s busiest time of the year. It’s also when many people get common winter illnesses that could be safely treated at home.
There are a few things you can do to help your NHS this winter:
Winter is NHS Scotland’s busiest time of the year. It’s also when many people get common winter illnesses that could be safely treated at home.
There are a few things you can do to help your NHS this winter:
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Ask your pharmacist for advice on treatments for common winter illnesses |
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If you take repeat medication, make sure that your doctor gives you a prescription to cover holiday periods |
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Where possible, use your GP practice for health care advice by making a routine appointment |
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Use out-of-hours services only when you think it can't wait until your GP Practice is open |
Download copies of
winter health advice
leaflets and other
promotional material.
winter health advice
leaflets and other
promotional material.
Check for up and
coming weather
in your area, from
the Met Office
website.
coming weather
in your area, from
the Met Office
website.
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