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 ✉️ ℹ️For more information about the flu vaccine and who is eligible visit nhsinform.scot/flu #WinterVaccinesScot

Keep hospital A&E free for critical emergencies. You will be directed to another service if you don’t need to be there. If you’re unsure about the services available, check out NHS Inform or services.nhslothian.scot/rightcare/

We’re thrilled to celebrate our patients who, with the incredible support of volunteers, including our own staff, swept up lots of awards at the Riding for the Disabled National Championships in Hartpury🐴 Well done to everyone at Muirfield Riding Therapy: ow.ly/E75950Tay11

Meet our inspiring finalists for our Leadership Excellence Award! 🏆 These outstanding leaders have gone above and beyond, guiding their teams with vision, dedication, and a passion for making a difference. Good luck to all our finalists 🤞

Thanks to Nanny Jan for sharing your experience in St John’s Hospital Livingston. Read more: ow.ly/214O50T57fM

#BeTheEarlyBird and get unusual persistent symptoms checked 🐦 Your GP practice wants to know. Find information on possible symptoms at getcheckedearly.org

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

Check out our amazing finalists for the Celebrating Success Awards Respect for Others Award ⭐ The award is dedicated to all staff who go out of their way to engage with patients of staff to promote inclusion and equality. #CSA24

A&E is exceptionally busy. If you think you need to be seen by our emergency teams, please call NHS 24 on 111 first who can direct you to the right care. It could save you a long wait. In a critical emergency, always call 999. Thank you.

Are you a HCSW in NHS Lothian looking to become a registered nurse? Apply now for the HNC Healthcare Practice course! 📚 Part-time and full-time options available. More info here: ow.ly/aEvX50SsX14 @lothianCET Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh SJH_Lothian

Our hospital A&Es are for critical emergencies only 🏥 If you turn up and you don’t need to be there, you will be directed to a Minor Injuries Unit, General Practice or pharmacy. Make sure you know where to go ➡️ services.nhslothian.scot/rightcare/

Pharmacy teams are experts in medicines and can provide help and advice quickly without an appointment. If needed, they can refer you onto other healthcare teams. Find your local pharmacy at nhsinform.scot/scotlands-serv…

🏫If your child is in primary or secondary school, look out for their consent form from school and help beat flu with a wee scoosh. Find out more at nhsinform.scot/childflu #WeeScoosh

Keep hospital A&E free for critical emergencies. You will be directed to another service if you don’t need to be there. Find out more about the alternatives services.nhslothian.scot/rightcare/

Vaccination will be offered to those at high risk of serious illness from flu and COVID-19🤒 If you’re eligible, you’ll be contacted with information about your appointment. For more information about the vaccine and eligibility, visit nhsinform.scot/wintervaccines #WinterVaccinesScot

Keep hospital A&E free for critical emergencies. You will be directed to another service if you don’t need to be there. Find out more about the alternatives services.nhslothian.scot/rightcare/

Back-to-school season can be a complicated time. It’s common to experience poor sleep during this time. Find out how Sleepio can help at no cost to you: ow.ly/1oC850T9OCu

If you have a minor injury, call 111 free anytime day or night to be directed to the right service. Make sure you know how to get the right care in the right place: services.nhslothian.scot/rightcare/

Today is Prosthetist & Orthotists Day. NHS Lothian's Prosthetics & Orthotics Service is based in the SMART Centre at Astley Ainslie Hospital and consists of around 45 staff including Prosthetists, Orthotists, Technicians, Modern Apprentices, Stores and Administration staff.

🏡Have you moved away from home to attend college or uni? Make sure you register with a local GP. Visit nhsinform.scot/studenthealth to find GP practices, pharmacies, optometrists and other care services close to your new address.