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If you or someone you care about is struggling with their mental health, it’s important to know that support is available 24 hours a day across Scotland.

We want to make sure you and your family know exactly what to do if you think someone is having a stroke. A stroke is a very serious medical emergency, and acting quickly can save a life and reduce long-term damage.

The flu vaccine is a great way to protect your child from getting seriously ill with flu this winter. We want to make sure you have all the information you need to help you decide.

As the colder weather arrives, it’s important to take a few simple steps to keep yourself and your family safe and well.

This year, the programme will once again offer both the flu and COVID-19 vaccines to those who are most at risk. We know you might have questions, so here is a simple guide to what you need to know.

Planning a trip to Europe or certain other countries? Don’t forget your free UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC)! It’s an important card that can help you get necessary state healthcare if you suddenly fall ill or have an accident while you’re away.

RSV is a common and highly infectious respiratory virus that affects the breathing system. While most RSV infections are usually mild, it can cause severe illness for older adults and in babies under one year of age.

Quit Your Way Scotland is an advice and support service for anyone trying to stop smoking in Scotland.

Sometimes, the key to our recovery, lies with us. For example, if you have a minor illness or a less serious injury, then self-care at home is the best option.

Your nearest pharmacy can help you with advice, support and treatment for a variety of women’s health symptoms and conditions.

When a friend or relative is diagnosed with dementia, it’s natural not to know what to do. But, helping someone stay connected and socially active can help them stay well for longer. It’s time to rethink dementia.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a virus that can affect the lungs and airways. In most people, RSV causes mild cold-like symptoms. A vaccine to help protect against RSV is available on the NHS for those most at risk.

Travelling abroad soon and think you need vaccines, a malaria risk assessment or travel advice?

NHS inform has a lot of resources to help with your mental health, whether you’re looking for advice, information, local support, or ideas for improving your wellbeing.

You may be put on a waiting list to see a healthcare specialist or to get health and social care services. The ‘Waiting Well’ website from NHS Inform has information to support your health and wellbeing at this time.

If you are coming to Scotland to study full-time, and you live in Scotland lawfully, you can get healthcare from the NHS from the day you arrive until one month after your course finishes.

NHS Scotland is using a new text message service to ensure our patient waiting lists are up to date and that patients still need their appointments or operations.

NHS Scotland does not recommend choosing to pay to travel abroad for surgery as part of a packaged holiday. This is sometimes called surgical or cosmetic tourism.

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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.

Find out how you can improve your mental wellbeing

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.

Download the free NHS 24 Online app to find your nearest services, to assess your symptoms and to get virtual assistance.

You may have seen in the news and online stories about Group A Strep.

When you understand what’s going on with your health, you can make better decisions around your care and treatment.

If you’ve made your organ and tissue donation decision, tell your family and friends. Because if your loved ones know your decision, it’ll make it easier for them to ensure it is honoured.

Support for Scotland’s Unpaid Carers. A carer is anyone who looks after a friend or family member due to old age, addiction, disability, physical or mental illness

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.

If you think you require vaccines and/or a malaria risk assessment, you should make an appointment with a travel health professional.

Your practice has many expert healthcare professionals and services that can help you, from a GP or nurse to mental health support or a community pharmacist.

No matter which, if any, gender you identify with, it’s important you’re aware of which screening services you’re eligible for.

Bowel screening is offered to people aged 50 to 74 across Scotland to help find bowel cancer early, when it can often be cured.