Victoria Hospital Rothesay

26/11/2025

𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 - If you have an urgent mental health need, there's support available to get you the right care in the right place. If you're already getting mental health support, if possible, please continue to use this service to get the support you need. Get more information ➡️https://ow.ly/g4uh50RGFkt

26/11/2025

NHS Inform is Scotland's national health information service, which is available on line and over the phone. The site includes an A-Z of health conditions, Common health questions, Health Zones which provide more detailed information on topics like , , , , palliative care and more. VISIT https://www.nhsinform.scot/

Inform

24/11/2025

Quit Your Way' services provide , to help those living and working in and be .

Close relationships built with Pharmacies, encouraging partnership working, provide a seamless service to those who want to stop smoking. This means people can get their free prescriptions from their local pharmacy and specialist support from their Smoke Free Advisor. For more information, visit https://ow.ly/Nw3A50Wfvf0

24/11/2025

NHS Pharmacy First Scotland is an NHS service provided by your local community pharmacy. If you have a minor illness, a is the first place you should go for advice. - Your pharmacist can advise on conditions such as:
Acne
Allergies
Athlete’s foot
Backache
Blocked or runny nose
Cold sores
Constipation
Cough
Cystitis (in women)
Diarrhoea
Earache
Eczema
Headache
Headlice
Haemorrhoids (piles)
Hay fever
Impetigo
Indigestion
Mouth ulcers
Pain
Period pain
Shingles
Some skin conditions, such as cellulitis or insect bites
Sore throat
Threadworms
Thrush
Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Verrucas
Warts
Find out more about NHS Pharmacy First, visit https://ow.ly/j4uH50Qgi5s

23/11/2025

What is ❓ - and ~Bute Advocacy provides a service giving people a stronger voice. Advocacy is an equal partnership between the person using the service and their advocacy worker. It involves an individual (or group) being supported to speak up by an independent, trained advocacy worker:

🔴 to make their wishes known
🔴 to understand the options open to them
🔴 to claim their human rights
🔴 to ensure that their voice is heard.

ADVOCACY matters because it…

🔴 safeguards people who are vulnerable or discriminated against.
🔴 empowers people who need a stronger voice by enabling them to express their own needs and make their own decisions.
🔴 helps people to get access to information and explore options while defending their interests.
🔴 Supports people to speak to the services that matter to them to express their views and wishes.

For more information, visit https://laas.org.uk/.

22/11/2025

Drug and alcohol support in Argyll and Bute: WithYou in Argyll and Bute provide and support, without judgement, to facing challenges with and . If you have questions, need advice, or just want to talk, we’re VISIT https://ow.ly/nNq350WftlX

22/11/2025

Right care. Right place - If you think you need A&E, but it's not a critical emergency, you can call NHS 24 on 111, day or night. Or you can still contact your general practice during the day. More info at https://ow.ly/LQ7k50WfhVt

🔴Phone NHS 24 on 111 for urgent care - If you think you need to visit A&E but it’s not life-threatening, you can phone NHS 24 on 111 for free, day or night. If you use a textphone, you can contact NHS 24 on 18001 111, or 18000 for emergency services.

🔴If it’s a life-threatening emergency, you should phone 999 or go directly to A&E.

If we all use NHS services wisely, we can keep well and get the care we need quickly, safely and as close to home as possible. More info at https://ow.ly/LQ7k50WfhVt

21/11/2025

Dr Laura Ryan explains when is best to call NHS 24 111, and when other services such as and NHS Scotland First might be more suitable. LISTEN TO FIND OUT MORE VISIT https://ow.ly/4A2S50WffJh
#111

19/11/2025

🎄 Looking for something else to talk about other than Christmas 🎅 Why not have a chat about Power of Attorney? Peace of mind is the best gift you could give yourself and your loved ones this Christmas ❤🎅🤶 For more information, visit https://ow.ly/4Nyr50Wiy54

19/11/2025

If you need healthcare advice, NHS Inform and the NHS 24 Online app may have the info you need. They include symptom checkers that provide up-to-date and trusted advice about common illnesses and conditions. Find out more at https://ow.ly/Fojt50WfggA

#111

18/11/2025

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow and ice, which includes some areas of Argyll and Bute, from18:00 on Tuesday 18 November 2025 until 21:00 on Thursday, 20 November 2025. https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and-advice/accessible-uk-warnings
Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership HSCP

18/11/2025