Right Care Right Place

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Get the right care in the right place
NHS Scotland & NHS 24

NHS inform includes self-help guides for a range of common
conditions: NHSinform.scot/self-help-guides


If you think you need A&E, but it’s not life threatening, call NHS
24 on 111. If you need same day medical attention that cannot
wait for your GP Practice to reopen, call NHS 24 on 111.


Pharmacist

Colds

Cold sores

Sore throat

Diarrhoea or constipation

Indigestion

Aches and pains

Help if you run out of your repeat prescription


Mental Well-being

Contact your GP Practice
Call NHS 24 on 111, 24/7, 365 days a year
Breathing Space: 0800 83 85 87
Weekdays: Monday – Thursday 6pm to 2am
Weekend: Friday 6pm – Monday 6am


Dentist

Tooth pain

Swelling to your mouth

Injury to your mouth

Painful or bleeding gums

Advice on oral hygiene


Optometrist

Red or sticky eye

Pain in or around your eye

Blurred or reduced vision

Flashes and floaters


GP Practice
A range of clinicians, including doctors, nurses and sometimes
pharmacists and physiotherapists to help you with both mental
and physical health issues.


Minor Injuries Unit

Cuts and minor burns

Sprains and strains

Suspected broken bones and fractures


A&E or 999

Suspected heart attack or stroke

Breathing difficulties

Severe bleeding


If you are unsure about where to go or who to see, find out at
NHSinform.scot/right-care