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One in four calls to NHS 24 unanswered, new figures reveal

ONE in four calls to NHS 24 made in the last five months have gone unanswered, data from a freedom of information (FOI) request has shown.

The National (Scotland)

NHS 24 'cannot cope with crisis' as almost a quarter of Scots calls abandoned, stats show

Scottish Labour’s public health spokesman said: 'It’s clear NHS 24 still cannot cope with the crisis engulfing our NHS.'

Daily Record

Lanarkshire patients urged to only use out-of-hours for urgent care

Almost 200,000 calls came into the service between the start of 2020 and end of May 2022, with 45 per cent handled as advice calls

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Edinburgh patients with 'broken bones' told to call 111 instead of going to A&E

Emergency patients are now encouraged to use the new urgent injuries appointment scheme for injuries such as strains, sprains, suspected broken bones, wounds, burns, stings and bites. MSP’s weigh in.

Edinburgh Live

NHS issues A&E warning as Ayrshire health service under 'significant pressure'

Health bosses have urged the public to stop and think before going to A&E.

Daily Record

Renfrewshire NHS 24 staff complete challenge for charity and colleague after dad left brain damaged

NHS staff's dad is left with brain damage following cardiac arrest that may stop him from attending daughter's wedding

Daily Record

New campaign helping to keep Lanarkshire residents safe during summer holidays

Hello Summer signposts people to the correct health advice and services if they need help.

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New appointments system will ease waiting times at St John's A&E

Patients with sprains, burns or broken bones will now make an appointment with an expert at the Minor Injuries Unit

Daily Record

Glasgow-based mental health call service goes 24/7 as demand soars during pandemic

NHS Scotland says it has seen a sustained increase in calls to their helplines since the beginning of the pandemic.

Glasgow Live

Health chiefs warn mounting covid cases are again putting pressure on burned-out West Lothian staff

Hospital and community services are once again being stretched as covid infections soar

Daily Record

NHS Lanarkshire says Out of Hours services remain under 'significant' pressure

The health board's Clinical Director in Primary Care is asking for the public's assistance by making sure they access the correct services.

Daily Record

Man to face trial accused of giving woman mobile and tracking her movements

James Lynn-Wilson is said to have stalked the woman for over a year.

Daily Record

New NHS24 contact centre opened by First Minister will help people across the country

It comes as the service marks its 20th anniversary

Daily Record

Concerns aired over access issues to minor injury unit at Blairgowrie Cottage Hospital

Members of Blairgowrieand Rattray Community Council raised the query with representatives from Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership at a recent meeting

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Daily Record

Plea to only visit Forth Valley Royal Emergency Department with life-threatening illness or injury this Easter

Anyone with a non-life-threatening injury or illness, who requires urgent healthcare or advice, should call NHS 24 on 111.

Daily Record

Scots teen's drink-spiking nightmare as 34-hour delays for tests mean she 'will never get justice'

Jess Insall, 19, was found slumped in a toilet cubicle by a pal and had been unconscious for an hour.

Daily Record

NHS reminds people to check prescriptions are up to date as Easter approaches

Easter weekend will see changes in the opening hours of local GP and pharmacies.

Daily Record

Covid pandemic cannot be used as an excuse for failing A&E, says MSP

Labour's Paul O'Kane says pandemic "can't be the automatic excuse for failure"

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The Independent UK

Scotland records 19 Covid deaths and highest case numbers since January

The number of people in hospital with coronavirus has risen by 80 on the day before.

The Independent UK

Quarter of NHS 24 calls abandoned over winter, figures show

Between October 1 and January 16, 163,814 calls to the helpline were abandoned out of a total of 632,637.

Daily Record

Death of Scots boy could have been avoided if information on medical condition was shared

Leylan Forte, 4, passed away in an ambulance outside his home from dehydration, gastroenteritis and norovirus.

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