04/05/2012
NHS 24 Introduces British Sign Language to Improve Access to Services
AS part of Deaf Awareness Week (May 7 to 13), Scotland’s telehealth service, NHS 24, is highlighting its new pilot service which uses British Sign Language (BSL) to help Deaf people access its services.
26/03/2012
Scots urged to Be Ready for Easter
People across Scotland are being reminded to plan ahead as part of this year’s Be Ready for Easter campaign.With coughs and colds still common during Easter and allergies, such as hay fever, making a comeback, NHSScotland wants Scots to take a few simple steps to look after their health this month.
21/03/2012
Don’t Injure Yourself this Easter
As Easter approaches, many people in Scotland will be reaching for the tools or lawnmower as they prepare to make the most of the holiday weekend. As part of the Be Ready for Easter campaign, DIY and gardening enthusiasts are being urged to take care and be prepared to deal with any minor accidents before tackling those all-important home and garden improvements.
14/03/2012
Spring into a healthy Easter, encourages NHS campaign
PEOPLE in Scotland are being encouraged to put a “spring” in their step this Easter by preparing ahead for the holiday period. The NHSScotland Be Ready for Easter campaign, which was launched today (Wednesday March 14) by nursery children from Stirlingshire, is advising people to take a few simple steps to look after their health.
02/03/2012
Healthy and informed – NHS 24 highlights women’s health on International Women’s Day 2012
Scotland’s telehealth service NHS 24 is encouraging women to think about their health on March 8th, International Women’s Day. With events taking place around the world, women in Scotland are being reminded that they have a range of health care advice, information and support available through telephone, web and other digital channels.
22/02/2012
Health advice at NHS inform as part of Eating Disorders Awareness Week
PEOPLE in Scotland are being reminded about the wide range of information available at www.nhsinform.co.uk as part of national Eating Disorders Awareness Week.
01/02/2012
Breathing Space encourages Scots to take a break from their worries on Well Wednesday
SCOTS are being urged to put aside their worries on 1st February 2012, to mark national Breathing Space Day.
25/01/2012
New palliative care zone at NHS inform
A NEW zone dedicated to information on palliative care has been launched at www.nhsinform.co.uk
The Palliative Care zone brings together a range of information on different aspects of palliative care with the aim of making it easier for people to access quality-assured information from a single trusted health resource.
20/01/2012
Help for mental health at NHS 24
ACCESS to dedicated information on mental health issues is now available through a range of digital channels provided by Scotland’s telehealth organisation NHS 24.
09/01/2012
Thousands seek help over festive break
MORE THAN 110,000 people were helped by Scotland’s national telehealth helpline and web services at NHS 24 over the Christmas and New Year holidays.
Almost 80,000 telephone calls were made to NHS 24 over the festive break. On average, calls to NHS 24 were answered within four seconds.
