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Are you looking for an opportunity to use your skills and expertise to help improve and protect the health of people across Scotland? Ministers are seeking to appoint a new Chair to the board of Public Health Scotland Public Health Scotland. Apply now: ow.ly/9n7Z50VIL2i

Are you looking for an opportunity to use your skills and expertise to help improve and protect the health of people across Scotland?

Ministers are seeking to appoint a new Chair to the board of Public Health Scotland <a href="/P_H_S_Official/">Public Health Scotland</a>. 

Apply now: ow.ly/9n7Z50VIL2i
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Sore back? Elbow pain? Twisted ankle? NHS inform has lots of tips and advice on these conditions as well as other musculoskeletal (#MSK) issues to help you get back on the road to recovery. Find out more at 🔗nhsinform.scot/msk

Sore back? Elbow pain? Twisted ankle? 

NHS inform has lots of tips and advice on these conditions as well as other musculoskeletal (#MSK) issues to help you get back on the road to recovery.

Find out more at 🔗nhsinform.scot/msk
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COVID-19 is still here. Older adults and people with a weakened immune system are being offered a COVID-19 vaccine. Protection against COVID-19 reduces over time, so it’s important to get vaccinated when offered 🛡️ ℹ️For more information, visit nhsinform.scot/covid19vaccine

COVID-19 is still here.

Older adults and people with a weakened immune system are being offered a COVID-19 vaccine. Protection against COVID-19 reduces over time, so it’s important to get vaccinated when offered 🛡️

ℹ️For more information, visit nhsinform.scot/covid19vaccine
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If you’re planning to perform Hajj or Umrah, visit fitfortravel.nhs.uk for health information on how to protect yourself, your family and the community from travel-related ill health. #Fit4Travel

If you’re planning to perform Hajj or Umrah, visit fitfortravel.nhs.uk for health information on how to protect yourself, your family and the community from travel-related ill health.
 
#Fit4Travel
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Olivia made a full recovery from Lyme disease after recognising the symptoms and seeking treatment early. If you develop a red circular rash on your skin or develop cold or flu-like symptoms, see your GP or visit nhsinform.scot/lyme-disease

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NHS Pharmacy First allows community pharmacies to give you expert help for treating conditions like sore throats, earache and cold sores. This is along with other common clinical conditions. Find a pharmacy that offers this in your area: nhsinform.scot/scotlands-serv… #Pharmacyfirst

NHS Pharmacy First allows community pharmacies to give you expert help for treating conditions like sore throats, earache and cold sores. This is along with other common clinical conditions.

Find a pharmacy that offers this in your area: nhsinform.scot/scotlands-serv…  
#Pharmacyfirst
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🎬 We are delighted to welcome the Operation Ouch! team to the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People next week as they film their next series!📺 Operation Ouch! is a hit CBBC kids’ show that explores the human body with real hospital action, science, and plenty of fun.

🎬 We are delighted to welcome the Operation Ouch! team to the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People next week as they film their next series!📺

Operation Ouch! is a hit CBBC kids’ show that explores the human body with real hospital action, science, and plenty of fun.
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Finding it hard to move around? Back pain is common and often starts for no obvious reason. The good news is there are many things you can do to help reduce symptoms. #NHSinform has expert advice including exercises and when to seek further help -🔗nhsinform.scot/msk

Finding it hard to move around? Back pain is common and often starts for no obvious reason. The good news is there are many things you can do to help reduce symptoms.

#NHSinform has expert advice including exercises and when to seek further help -🔗nhsinform.scot/msk
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Coming to hospital for an inpatient appointment? Remember to bring any meds your taking into hospital with you. This includes prescription/non-prescription medication such as inhalers, tablets, eye drops etc. #MYMEDS services.nhslothian.scot/mymeds/

Coming to hospital for an inpatient appointment? Remember to bring any meds your taking into hospital with you. This includes prescription/non-prescription medication such as inhalers, tablets, eye drops etc. #MYMEDS services.nhslothian.scot/mymeds/
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The sun has got it's hat on 🤠 While we’re loving the sunshine, don’t forget to look after yourself. Stay hydrated, stay cool, and stay protected. 🧴💧🕶️ For top tips on staying safe in hot weather, head to NHS inform: ow.ly/nt4l50VQ9Rm

The sun has got it's hat on 🤠

While we’re loving the sunshine, don’t forget to look after yourself.

Stay hydrated, stay cool, and stay protected. 🧴💧🕶️

For top tips on staying safe in hot weather, head to NHS inform: ow.ly/nt4l50VQ9Rm
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Although it's not summer yet, the weather has been heating up and hay fever can still be triggered by the increase of pollen. If you’re looking for some helpful tips of how to manage your hay fever go to ow.ly/7wp350SaJsW

Although it's not summer yet, the weather has been heating up and hay fever can still be triggered by the increase of pollen. If you’re looking for some helpful tips of how to manage your hay fever go to ow.ly/7wp350SaJsW
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Suicide is a topic that makes many of us nervous; it can feel like the hardest thing in the world. But talking about it is the best way to prevent it from happening. Visit SuicidePrevention.scot to find out more.

Suicide is a topic that makes many of us nervous; it can feel like the hardest thing in the world. But talking about it is the best way to prevent it from happening. Visit SuicidePrevention.scot to find out more.
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Tripped? Fell? Sports injury? Lifted something awkwardly? No idea what you did? Shoulder pain can get you down, but the good news is there is advice available to get help quickly. Check out the muscle, bone and joint resources on #NHSinform - 🔗ow.ly/Y8qA50VHzo1

Tripped? Fell? Sports injury? Lifted something awkwardly? No idea what you did? Shoulder pain can get you down, but the good news is there is advice available to get help quickly. Check out the muscle, bone and joint resources on #NHSinform - 🔗ow.ly/Y8qA50VHzo1
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It certainly feels like BBQ weather this weekend! If you do decide to have a Spring BBQ, make sure you stay safe! Follow food safety advice to help avoid food poisoning: food.gov.uk/safety-hygiene…

It certainly feels like BBQ weather this weekend! If you do decide to have a Spring BBQ, make sure you stay safe! Follow food safety advice to help avoid food poisoning: 
food.gov.uk/safety-hygiene…
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💬A patient has shared their positive experience following an unexpected stay in ward 106 at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for an emergency operation. 🗣️ Have your own story to tell? Share it on Care Opinion: ow.ly/qLyW50Qocaa

💬A patient has shared their positive experience following an unexpected stay in ward 106 at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for an emergency operation.

🗣️ Have your own story to tell? Share it on Care Opinion: ow.ly/qLyW50Qocaa
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This International Nurses Day, we’re celebrating the dedication and compassion of our nurses across NHS Lothian. Meet Anne Scott, Advanced Nurse Practitioner. After a rewarding career, Anne retired, but her passion for nursing brought her back. Read more: ow.ly/3ftg50VQ8Ci

This International Nurses Day, we’re celebrating the dedication and compassion of our nurses across NHS Lothian.

Meet Anne Scott, Advanced Nurse Practitioner. After a rewarding career, Anne retired, but her passion for nursing brought her back. Read more: ow.ly/3ftg50VQ8Ci
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This #InternationalNursesDay we're sharing inspiring stories from across NHS Lothian 💙 Meet Mary Gallagher, An Ophthalmic Nurse Practitioner whose passion for eye care has shaped services and future nurses 👁️ Read Mary’s story: ow.ly/LZ9G50VQaqH #IND2025

This #InternationalNursesDay we're sharing inspiring stories from across NHS Lothian 💙

Meet Mary Gallagher, An Ophthalmic Nurse Practitioner whose passion for eye care has shaped services and future nurses 👁️

Read Mary’s story: ow.ly/LZ9G50VQaqH
#IND2025
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This #InternationalNursesDay we're celebrating the passion and dedication of our incredible nurses across NHS Lothian 💙 We caught up with Agnes Ritchie, who began her journey in 1981 and is now Associate Nurse Director. Read more here: ow.ly/hTs650VQaxn #IND2025

This #InternationalNursesDay we're celebrating the passion and dedication of our incredible nurses across NHS Lothian 💙

We caught up with Agnes Ritchie, who began her journey in 1981 and is now Associate Nurse Director.

Read more here: ow.ly/hTs650VQaxn
#IND2025
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🎉 Celebrating International Nurses Day! 💙 Meet Joy, a Trainee Nurse Endoscopist whose journey began at just 17 when she started as a Care Support Worker. Read more about her nursing journey here: ow.ly/kIVL50VQZQi #IND2025 #InternationalNursesDay

🎉 Celebrating International Nurses Day! 💙

Meet Joy, a Trainee Nurse Endoscopist whose journey began at just 17 when she started as a Care Support Worker.

Read more about her nursing journey here: ow.ly/kIVL50VQZQi
#IND2025 #InternationalNursesDay
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This year’s theme is 'community'. Being part of a safe, positive community is crucial for our mental health and wellbeing. Read more on this year’s theme at ow.ly/Mqrz50VLtn2 This week is #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

This year’s theme is 'community'. Being part of a safe, positive community is crucial for our mental health and wellbeing. 

Read more on this year’s theme at ow.ly/Mqrz50VLtn2 

This week is #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek