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01/02/2026

💙 NHS 24 Mental Health Hub 💙

If you are in Scotland and have an urgent mental health need 🧠✨, NHS 24’s Mental Health Hub is here to help. Support is available to ensure you get the right care in the right place 🏥💚.

Find out more about NHS 24’s mental health services here:
🔗 https://nhs24.info/mental-health-services

💫 You’re not alone – help is just a call or click away! 💫

30/01/2026

💊⚡ Need Help Accessing Emergency Contraception? ⚡💊

Emergency contraception can help prevent pregnancy after unprotected s*x 🚫🤰 or if your usual contraceptive method has failed – for example, a condom has split 🩲💥 or a pill has been missed 💊❌.

For clear advice, guidance, and self-help information, visit NHS Inform’s guide:
🔗 https://www.nhsinform.scot/self-help-guides/self-help-guide-emergency-contraception/

💁‍♀️ Your local pharmacy can also provide support if needed. Don’t wait—get the help you need today! ⏳✨

28/01/2026

🤧🤒 Did you know?
You can often treat a cold at home without needing to see your GP. Most people start to feel better within 1 to 2 weeks.

Here are some simple ways to help yourself recover:

💤 Rest and sleep
💧 Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated
🍎 Eat healthy, nourishing foods
💊 Use over-the-counter pain relief for aches and pains — your local pharmacy can offer advice
🌬️ Use decongestant sprays or tablets to ease a blocked nose
🧂 Try home remedies like warm salt-water gargles or menthol sweets

For more guidance, visit NHS 24:
https://www.nhsinform.scot/.../infections.../common-cold/

Stay warm, rest up, and feel better soon! 💙

27/01/2026

❄️ How to Stay Safe in Freezing Temperatures ❄️

Cold and icy weather can be dangerous, but a few simple steps can keep you safe:

🧤 Dress warmly – layers, hats, scarves, and gloves.
👟 Wear shoes with good traction to prevent slips and falls.
🐧 Walk like a penguin – take small, careful steps on icy surfaces.
🚗 Drive carefully – slow down and plan extra time for journeys.
🏠 Stay prepared – keep essentials at home in case travel becomes risky.
💡 Check weather updates regularly and follow local guidance.

More winter safety tips here:
🔗 www.nhsforthvalley.com/winter

💙 A little caution goes a long way! 💙

26/01/2026

💊 Get Expert Advice at Your Local Pharmacy with Pharmacy First Scotland 💊

Pharmacists and their teams are medicine experts and can help with a wide range of minor health concerns, including:

🌟 Skin & Hair: Acne, Athlete’s foot, Eczema, Impetigo, Some skin conditions (cellulitis, insect bites), Warts, Verrucas, Headlice
🌸 Allergies & Hayfever: Allergies, Hay fever
🤕 Pain & Discomfort: Backache, Headache, Period pain, Pain, Shingles
🤧 Cold & Flu Symptoms: Blocked or runny nose, Cough, Sore throat, Cold sores
🍽️ Digestive Issues: Constipation, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Mouth ulcers
💦 Urinary & Women’s Health: Cystitis (in women), Thrush, Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
🚑 Other: Haemorrhoids (piles), Threadworms

Using Pharmacy First Scotland is simple: just visit your local pharmacy 🏪 and ask to speak with a pharmacist 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ about your minor ailment. They’ll assess your condition, provide advice 💡, recommend treatments 💊, and if needed, prescribe medication or guide you to other healthcare services 🏥.

Find out more here:
🔗 NHS Inform – Pharmacy First

💙 Your local pharmacist – fast, expert support just around the corner! 💙

25/01/2026

😴 Beat the January blues by putting better sleep first ❄️

Prioritising sleep can make a real difference to mood and wellbeing during the winter months. Sleepio is an evidence-based programme that helps people build healthier sleep habits and improve sleep quality.

Find out more and get started:
👉 sleepio.com/nhs

25/01/2026

😷 Got a Cough? Antibiotics Aren’t Usually the Answer

Most coughs are caused by viruses, which means antibiotics won’t help you get better — and can even do more harm than good.
The good news? Most coughs clear up on their own within 2–3 weeks.

What you can do to feel better:
🔹 Rest and keep warm
🔹 Drink plenty of fluids
🔹 Use paracetamol or ibuprofen for aches and fever
🔹 Try simple cough remedies from your local pharmacy
🔹 Avoid smoking and smoky environments

💊 When don’t you need antibiotics?
If your cough is caused by a cold, flu, COVID-19, or most chest infections — these are viral, so antibiotics won’t help.

📞 When to get help

➡️ Your cough lasts longer than 3 weeks
➡️ You feel very unwell or your symptoms are getting worse
➡️ You are coughing up blood
➡️ You have chest pain or severe breathlessness

Keeping antibiotics for when they’re truly needed helps protect them for everyone. 💙

Stay well — and use your pharmacist for quick advice on easing symptoms

24/01/2026

🌟 Boost Your Mental Wellbeing with Free Online NHS Resources 🌟

The NHS offers a range of free digital tools to support mental health and wellbeing:

☁️ SilverCloud – Online courses that teach new ways to cope with life’s challenges.
☀️ Daylight – A digital programme using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help manage anxiety.
💤 Sleepio – A CBT-based programme to improve sleep and support overall wellbeing.

Find out more and access these resources here:
🔗 https://nhs24.info/mental_wellbeing

Take a small step today for your mental health—it can make a big difference! 💙

23/01/2026

💙 Children’s Physiotherapy Advice Line – Self-Help Support 💙

The Children’s Physiotherapy Advice Line is open to anyone with questions or concerns about a child’s developmental milestones or mobility. The service offers advice, reassurance, and self-help guidance from qualified physiotherapists.

📞 07815 646588
📅 Every Thursday | 2pm – 4pm

Further information is available at:
🔗 www.nhsforthvalley.com/childrens-physiotherapy

Please share with parents and carers who may find this helpful 💙

15/01/2026

Move More, Your Way 🏃‍♀️

You don’t need a gym membership to stay active.
Walking 🚶‍♀️
Housework 🧹
Stretching 🤸‍♂️
Chair exercises all count.

Aim for movement you enjoy — even 10 minutes helps ⏱️

14/01/2026

Sexually Transmitted Infection Question Day (STIQ Day) takes place on 14 January 📅 — chosen because many common STIs, such as chlamydia, can take around two weeks to show up on a test ⏳🧪

If the festive season included unprotected s*x 🎄❤️, now is a good time to think about getting tested and looking after your s*xual health 💪✨

The NHS Forth Valley Sexual Health Clinic offers confidential testing, advice, and support 🤝🔒 — whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind.

Getting tested is quick, simple, and an important step in taking care of yourself 🌱💙

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