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❄️ Are you winter ready?A little preparation now can make things easier when winter illnesses and injuries strike.This winter, take a few simple steps to help you and your family stay well:💊 Check you have basic medicines and first-aid supplies at home. 💉 Take up your flu or COVID-19 vaccination offer if you’re eligible. 🩹 Know how to manage common minor illnesses and injuries. 📍 Know where to turn, whether that’s your pharmacist, GP, optician, dentist or NHS 24 on 111 if it's urgent and your local supports aren't open. 📅 Plan ahead for Christmas and New Year closures and order repeat prescriptions in good time. 🚑 Remember that A&E is for life- or limb-threatening emergencies.Being prepared and knowing your options can make it much easier to get the right help when you need it. Find out more: www.nhsggc.scot/are-you-winter-ready-simple-steps-to-prepare-for-the-months-ahead/
A few seconds with a firework can have consequences that last a lifetime.Riley was eight when a firework exploded in his hand. He lost four fingers and part of his palm and required 14 hours of surgery at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow.Now 12, Riley has bravely shared his story through the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to warn others about the dangers.Please make sure children and young people understand: never pick up, play with or attempt to light a firework.Fireworks are explosives and can cause devastating burns and injuries. Enjoy Bonfire Night safely and choose an organised display wherever possible.Read more: www.nhsggc.scot/renfrewshire-pupil-left-with-life-changing-injuries-following-firework-incident/
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