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🤧 Cough, cold or sore throat?As we head into winter, we’ll be sharing practical advice on some of the common illnesses and injuries you might come across, including what you can manage yourself and where to turn if you need more help.Most coughs, colds and sore throats can be managed at home. If your symptoms are more severe, aren't getting better or are getting worse, your local pharmacist or GP can help.Not sure what to do? NHS 24 on 111 can help you get the right care for your needs.👉 Find out more about managing common illnesses and injuries: www.nhsggc.scot/your-health/right-care-right-place/how-to-manage-some-common-conditions/
Getting home sooner made a real difference to patient Brian Miller.Thanks to our Patch and Go pathway, Brian was able to leave hospital earlier and continue to have his heart rhythm monitored using a small wearable patch.In this video, Brian shares his experience and explains how the pathway helped him continue his recovery at home.The technology was developed through the West of Scotland Innovation Hub and is now being used as part of our Virtual Hospital to help more people receive the care they need closer to home.Find out more about Patch and Go and watch Brian’s story here:
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