A mental health support programme described as “world leading” has been rolled out across Scotland. The Distress Brief Intervention (DBI) service provides support to people who present to emergency or primary care settings in a distressed state. ➡️ gov.scot/news/enhanced-…

Thank you to both families for taking the time during their grief to thank our fantastic Scottish Ambulance clinicians for the care & compassion they showed their family & loved ones. Thoughts with you all. For a short time we’re present but leave a lasting memory #proudoftheteam

By using NHS Inform’s online tools or dialling 111, people can ensure services like Scottish Ambulance can focus on those who need urgent care. Health Secretary Neil Gray MSP heard how paramedics are rising to the challenge this Christmas. #RightCareRightPlace nhsinform.scot

A world-leading service supporting people in distress has been rolled out across Scotland. Since 2017, Distress Brief Intervention has helped more than 78,000 people and reduced pressures in emergency services. We have invested £24 million in the programme since 2016.

Justice Secretary Angela Constance chaired Scottish Government Resilience Room tonight as Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) issues 3 Severe Flood Warnings for Aviemore & Carrbridge, with high river levels forecast early Tuesday along River Spey. More info 👉 ow.ly/nb6v50Uy8hK

**UPDATE** 5.25pm, 31 December - The A9 Northbound at Tomich has reopened with temporary traffic lights. The A9 Northbound at Tomich is closed due to broken down car in standing water. Vehicles are being diverted through Invergordon.

Witnessed or given CPR? Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland | also on bluesky have an Advice Line is to listen and help you process what you’ve experienced. Call the team on freephone 0808 801 0899 or go to: chss.org.uk/provided-cpr

Paramedics and those in the emergency services are adaptable, multiskilled and crucially, know how to work under pressure. Proudly becoming Patron of College of Paramedics. It’s been a privilege to spend time today with first responders whose work saves lives day in, day out.

Today, we unveil Operation Skyward. This year, SCAA will welcome a new, larger aircraft for Helimed 79 in Aberdeen. Our new Airbus H145 D3 will have Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) - an enhancement already live for Helimed 76 in Perth. Read more: scaa.org.uk/our-mission/ne…

If you need health advice fast, NHS inform can help direct you to the right service for your needs. ▶️nhsinform.scot/symptoms-and-s… #RightCareRightPlace

A new evaluation of Redesign of Urgent Care found those who called NHS 24 and were given appointments at A&E/minor injuries were more likely to report shorter waits than those visiting A&E without an appointment ➡️bit.ly/3CbHz7O

Come along for an informal chat and a light lunch to one of the events being held in Fort William or Invergordon to raise the awareness of support and recovery. Fort William: eventbrite.co.uk/e/together-we-… Invergordon: eventbrite.co.uk/e/copy-of-toge…

#StormEowyn is bringing strong winds across Scotland from midnight tonight to Saturday afternoon. The Met Office has issued a Red Warning. Strong and damaging winds for parts of south and southwest Scotland Visit ready.scot/respond/severe… to find out how to prepare and stay safe.

⛔️Storm Éowyn ⛔️ With the safety of customers and staff of paramount importance, we will not be safe to operate passenger services due to the forecast weather conditions across Scotland during #StormÉowyn. All ScotRail services are suspended on Friday, 24 January. We

🌀LIFE-THREATENING STORM IN THE UK🇬🇧 Storm #Eowyn is poised to impact the UK and Ireland unprecedentedly, bringing powerful winds and widespread disruptions. 🚨 The Met Office has issued rare red weather warnings for parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland, indicating a

#StormÉowyn will bring damaging winds on Friday ⚠️ The strongest winds and most significant impacts are likely in Northern Ireland and central and southwestern parts of Scotland Latest info 👉 weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and-a…

Looking to work in a small community providing emergency healthcare? Excellent opportunity to work for Scottish Ambulance as a HCPC registered #Paramedic in #Lochinver remote North West Highland. apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?… College of Paramedics

Looking to work in a small community providing emergency healthcare? Excellent opportunity to work for Scottish Ambulance as a HCPC registered #Paramedic in #Lochcarron West Highland apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?… College of Paramedics Visit Lochcarron

A dedicated NHS sexual assault service is available for you to get support if you have been raped or sexually assaulted within the last 7 days, if you are not ready to tell the police or are unsure. #TurnToSARCS

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