Visit a free drop-in session, and our friendly volunteers can help with: Hearing aids, including basic repairs and maintenance of NHS hearing aids. Replacement batteries. Hearing check Support and advice on Tinnitus and hearing loss William Patrick Library (g66 1ad) Session time: 10.30 – 12.30 pm Every third Thursday of the month 18th Jan, 15th Feb, 21st Mar, 18th April For more information or support please contact: [email protected] Or visit our website: … [Read more...]
Waiting well — Your health and wellbeing while waiting
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. This includes information on your physical and mental health, as well as advice about practical issues like money worries. It may seem strange to say you could be ‘waiting well’ as you may not be feeling your best. You may also be unsure what to do while you wait. But, it’s really … [Read more...]
Don’t let measles spoil your plans
Cases of measles are on the rise. Check you’ve been fully vaccinated against it. Measles In some parts of the UK and Europe, there’s been an increase in the number of people getting measles. Measles is one of the most infectious diseases. It can lead to serious and potentially life-threatening complications in some people. These include infections of the lungs (pneumonia) and brain (encephalitis). Measles is spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes. But you can prevent it by … [Read more...]
Healthcare for overseas students
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. You may also get healthcare from the NHS if you are a part-time student and you are also working in Scotland. Accessing healthcare If you are from the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland and you need care, you may be asked to show: — your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)— a letter … [Read more...]
Are you currently on an NHS patient waiting list?
Confirming your place on the NHS Scotland waiting List 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. To help book patients for their appointment or operation as quickly as possible, they’re testing a new service to help us understand if patients’ needs have changed. This service will be delivered by the NHS Scotland National Elective Coordination Unit (NECU) in … [Read more...]