It’s here!🌞

Lyme Disease Awareness Month 2024!

If you’re spending time outdoors this summer, be tick aware. Take measures to prevent getting bitten, and if you do get bitten, remove the tick as soon as possible.
More information - nhsinform.scot/lyme-disease #TickAware

Walking is the perfect activity to improve your physical, mental and social health.
A brisk walk can help you manage a healthy weight, strengthen muscles, and reduce your risk of some serious conditions.

More info 👉 pathsforall.org.uk/lets-walk/the-…
#NationalWalkingMonth

Do you have plans for May Day?
Why not give blood this Monday at one of our donor centres? We still have appointments available in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness and we would love to see you. To book an appointment call 0345 90 90 999 or visit scotblood.co.uk

Walking or Wheeling are some of the easiest ways to improve our health and stay connected to our community, helping us feel less lonely and isolated.
Discover the #MagicOfWalking and celebrate the many health and happiness benefits of walking and wheeling.
#NationalWalkingMonth

GP surgeries, Dental practices and some pharmacies will be closed on the 6th of May 2024.

Order only what you need, in plenty of time.
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A cough is a reflex action to clear your airways of mucus and irritants such as dust or smoke. Most coughs clear up within 3 weeks and don’t require any treatment.

Check your symptoms with this self-help guide👇
nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-…

Communities Fun Day is back for 2024🥳 Enjoy a FREE fun day out on Saturday 11th May 2024.
Book your free tickets now by 01292 319275 (during office hours) or book online at SACfunday2024.eventbrite.co.uk

This event is for those living or working in South Ayrshire.

📢 May is Stroke Awareness Month 📢
A stroke can happen to anyone, of any age, at any time. It's vital to know how to spot the signs of a stroke in yourself or someone else.
Find out more 👇
stroke.org.uk/stroke/symptoms

Contact with nature is important for our physical, mental and social health and wellbeing.
Supporting #GreenHealthWeek 11th - 18th May, find out where to access activities, visit Green Health 👇🌳
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#dailydoseofnature #MakeSpaceForNature

💤Sleep is vital for our minds and bodies! When asleep our brain processes our memories, and our bodies heal and grow💪 The average young adult needs between 7-8 hours of sleep per night🌛

Tips for a better sleep visit 👇
tinyurl.com/NHS-Sleep

Remember that tomorrow, 1st May, 5.30pm- 8.30pm at The Portal you can join us to learn life-saving skills such as CPR and how to use a defib machine at this awareness event!

No need to pre-book, just drop in 😁

We hope to see you there!

If in the city why not visit?

We will be supporting Lyme Disease awareness during the month of May.
When spending time outdoors, be tick aware. Take measures to prevent getting bitten, and if you do get bitten, remove the tick as soon as possible.
More information - nhsinform.scot/lyme-disease
#TickAware

#HealthyKnowHow !
Help yourself stay well this Spring by downloading NHS 24 Online. The app is free and available for both Apple and Android devices👇👇
nhsinform.scot/care-support-a…

GP's, Dental practices and some pharmacies will be closed on Monday 6th of May 2024.
Ensure that you have requested any repeat medication you may need during this time in advance of the closures.
nhsaaa.net/services/servi…

There are many kinds of dementia but the most common is Alzheimer’s disease. Every person with dementia is different. How their illness affects them depends on which areas of their brain are most damaged.

You can call our 24 hour Dementia Helpline on 0808 808 3000 at any time.☎️

Make sure your children are up to date with their MMR vaccinations. 2 doses of the MMR vaccine provide the best protection against measles, mumps and rubella.

Visit: 👇
nhsinform.scot/healthy-living…

Stay informed and stay healthy! Follow us on social media for all the latest local health news and tips to keep you feeling your best.

#healthyliving #Ayrshirehealth
Public Health NHS A&A

Your GP and dental practices will be closed on Friday 29 March 2024 and Monday 1 April 2024.

If you become unwell and need advice or attention please call NHS 24 on 111.

Find more 👉: nhsaaa.net/services/servi…

This #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth , the #OneThing Bowel Cancer UK want you to do is test your knowledge about the disease. You can also enter a prize draw to win a year’s supply of @Andrex toilet roll! Enter👇
bowelcanceruk.org.uk/support-us/bow…