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If you have mild or moderate flu symptoms, please don’t go to A&E as you risk spreading the virus to vulnerable people in our waiting rooms. ![]()
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Ask yourself if you need to go out. Our online self-help guides are there to help you manage symptoms. ![]()
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Be aware of other places available to help. If you still feel like you require medical attention, visit your community pharmacist who will be able to review your symptoms and signpost you to further care if required. ![]()
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Call 111. If out of hours, please contact NHS24 on 111 who will provide you with an appointment to see someone if required. You’re better to wait in the comfort of your own home and minimise the spread. ![]()
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www.nhsggc.scot/your-health/right-care-right-place/
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We use the Right Care, Right Place model for all types of care. This ensures patients get access to the most appropriate care quickly and safely. It also helps protect our Accident and Emergency Depar…
Our Accident & Emergency departments are very busy right now. Unless you have a serious injury or your condition is life-threatening, A&E is not the best place to go.![]()
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We are asking people to ‘think ABC' before going to A&E, with quicker ways for you to access the care you need:![]()
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🔹 Ask yourself: Do I need to go out? For information on keeping yourself well and treating minor illnesses and injuries from home, go to NHS Inform or download the NHS24 app.![]()
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🔹 Be aware: There is help for many conditions right on your doorstep. Your local GP, pharmacy, dentist or optician offer a range of services.![]()
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🔹 Call 111: If it’s urgent, or you’re not sure, call NHS 24 on 111. They’ll make sure you get the help you need.![]()
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We would ask people with cold or flu symptoms to look at the NHS Inform website or the NHS 24 app to help with your symptoms and decision making. If you think your condition is more serious, please call your GP practice or NHS 24 on 111.![]()
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A&E is intended for life-threatening conditions and the most serious injuries. In such cases, people should call 999 or go to A&E immediately.![]()
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And, as the cold snap continues, we are advising people to ‘walk like a penguin’ on ice to reduce the risk of falling:![]()
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▪️ Bend your knees slightly and keep them loose.![]()
▪️ Point your feet out slightly.![]()
▪️ Extend your arms at your sides.![]()
▪️ Walk flat-footed, taking short steps.![]()
▪️ Keep your centre of gravity over your feet.![]()
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For more information on getting the right care in the right place, please visit: www.nhsggc.scot/your-health/right-care-right-place/![]()
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NHS Inform: www.nhsinform.scot/
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