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Our Accident & Emergency departments are very busy right now. A&E is intended for life-threatening conditions and the most serious injuries. In such cases, people should call 999 or go to A&E immediately.If you’re unwell and have a minor injury or illness, there are different options available for treatment and advice rather than going straight to A&E. These options could involve advice from home, or treatment which is often closer to you. This could save you time, as waits at A&E can be long for conditions that aren’t life threatening.You can find advice on treating some of the most common injuries and illnesses, and information on where to turn to if you need more support, here: www.nhsggc.scot/…/how-to-manage-some-common…/Further information on getting the right care in the right place can be found here: www.nhsggc.scot/your-health/right-care-right-place/
📱 Before you head to A&E, did you know NHS help could be available from your phone?From checking symptoms to getting urgent advice and even accessing care virtually, there are NHS services you can use from home.🔎 Check the NHSGGC or NHS Inform website for trusted health advice and local services 📱 Use the NHS 24 Online app for health information and symptom checkers ☎️ Call NHS 24 on 111 if you need urgent advice or you think you need A&E 🏠 If appropriate, you may be referred to FNC+Plus (Virtual A&E), where NHSGGC teams can assess what care you need and may arrange a virtual consultationYou could receive the advice or care you need without automatically making a trip to A&E.🚑 A&E is always there for life- or limb-threatening emergencies. If it’s an emergency, call 999 or go straight to A&E.Find out more: www.nhsggc.scot/are-you-winter-ready-simple-steps-to-prepare-for-the-months-ahead/
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