Problems with muscles, bones and joints are known as musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. There’s a lot you can do at home to help your recovery from most injuries or conditions relating to these areas. How you access your local health board’s MSK services has changed over the last few years. Some services require a referral from a healthcare … [Read more...]
Feeling anxious, stressed, or low
If you’re feeling anxious, stressed, or low, or having problems sleeping or dealing with grief — find out how you can improve your mental wellbeing by hearing what others have found helpful. There is help and information available online at NHS Inform: – Mind to Mind– Mental health self-help guides– Get help with your mental wellbeing– … [Read more...]
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
Taking antibiotics when you don’t need them can encourage harmful bacteria that live inside you to become resistant. That means antibiotics may not work when you need them. Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) AMR occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites change over time and no longer respond to medicines. This makes infections harder to … [Read more...]
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NHS 24 Online
Download the free NHS 24 Online app to find your nearest services, to assess your symptoms and to get virtual assistance. What is NHS 24 Online? If you live in Scotland, the NHS 24 Online app allows you to find your nearest services and to assess your symptoms to find out what you should do next. The Find my Nearest function allows you to … [Read more...]