🆕The summer holidays are once again coming to an end & one of the most important things parents can include in their back-to-school planning is to check if their child’s immunisation record is up to date. ➡️Read more in our latest blog: publichealthscotland.scot/our-blog/2024/… #BackToSchool

It only takes an hour to give blood (and that includes time for juice and biscuits!) - book online at scotblood.co.uk or call 0345 90 90 999. And why not tag a friend or colleague to go along with you? SNBTS-Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service #GiveBlood

Did you know that NSS supports Scotland’s national population screening? To mark the re-launch of our strategic framework, we’re highlighting our population screening programmes 👇 #breastscreening #bowelscreening #cervicalscreening

Cases of measles have been rising in Scotland. Make sure you've had two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine before you start college or university. For more information visit nhsinform.scot/vaccinesforstu… #Vaccines4Students

If you’re eligible, you’ll receive a letter, SMS or email with appointment details or information about how to book one. Please wait to be contacted. For more information about the flu vaccine and who is eligible visit nhsinform.scot/flu #WinterVaccinesScot

An in-person drop-in consultation event is taking place today in Stranraer, focused on the role of Newton Stewart Cottage Hospital. For full details on the consultation, a list of all the drop-in events, or to take part online, visit dghscp.co.uk/rcrp-consultat…

Some GP services will be available over the bank holiday. If you have a health concern, contact your GP practice or use NHS 111 online or call 111 for urgent medical help. ➡️ 111.nhs.uk

The whooping cough vaccine is around 90% effective at preventing hospital admissions and deaths in young babies. For more information visit nhsinform.scot/whoopingcough #WhoopingCoughScot

New video from Dumfries and Galloway Health and Social Care Partnership premiering Tuesday DGHSCP

Noticed unusual lumps, blood, unexplained weight loss or other possible cancer symptoms? Your GP practice wants to know. #BeTheEarlyBird and get checked. Find out more at getcheckedearly.org

📢Calling all Healthcare workers in Scotland📷 #SpeakUpWeek is coming. Sign up below for one of our live events with #NHS Leaders taking place between 30/09 & 04/10! inwo.spso.org.uk/news/register-…… NHS Lothian NHS Grampian Public Health Scotland Scottish Ambulance

Pharmacists and their teams are experts in medicines. They can provide advice and help you find the best treatment for you for a wide range of women’s health symptoms and conditions. Find out more 🔗 nhsinform.scot/campaigns/wome… #WomensHealth #PharmacyFirst

A brand new song and video has been produced in grateful thanks to everyone who works and volunteers in health and social care across D&G, and to everyone who has appeared in our videos over the years - helping to promote and explain this important work. youtu.be/9x7OfT6SK3k

If you’re eligible, you’ll receive a letter, SMS or email with appointment details or information about how to book one. Please wait to be contacted. For more information about the flu vaccine and who is eligible visit nhsinform.scot/flu #WinterVaccinesScot

Whooping cough is serious. The first symptoms include a runny nose, red and watery eyes, a sore throat and a slightly raised temperature. For more information on the signs and symptoms of whooping cough, visit nhsinform.scot/whoopingcoughs… #WhoopingCoughScot

Calling #NHSScotland employees! Join us for #SpeakUpWeek. We've got FREE live events with NHS leaders, videos, blogs and more. Sign up now! inwo.spso.org.uk/speak-week #SpeakUp

During flooding, 6 inches of fast-flowing water can be powerful enough to knock over an adult. Stay safe by avoiding walking or driving through flood water. Be prepared for flooding: sepa.scot/flooding

🍂It might feel like we're still waiting on summer in Scotland but autumn officially began yesterday. Have you ticked off any of our autumn bingo card yet?🍂 To book your autumn give blood appointment call 0345 90 90 999 or visit scotblood.co.uk

Let's turn the skies pink for #OrganDonationWeek as we mark 30 years of the NHS Organ Donor Register! We'd love landmarks and buildings across the country to turn pink during the week to raise awareness of organ donation. Find out how to get involved ➡️ orlo.uk/lgYwL

Thank you to Dr. Brian May for talking about his minor stroke. We're pleased to hear that it was treated as a medical emergency. The quicker you receive treatment, the better. Remember to #ActFAST if you have any of these symptoms. 👇