HISTORICAL FACTS: 2 - Caught on Camera

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) · Jul 17, 2022

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 · Jul 17, 2022

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

Daily Record · Jul 15, 2022

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 · Jul 4, 2022

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 · Jun 29, 2022

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 · Jun 27, 2022

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 · May 28, 2022

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 · May 16, 2022

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 · May 9, 2022

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

Daily Record · Apr 22, 2022