Health Services

Know who to turn to when you are ill

When you need advice about health or you are feeling unwell, it's important to know who to turn to. This section highlights the wide range of NHS services available across Forth Valley to help you choose the right service. This means you'll get the right treatment in the shortest possible time. Please remember that accident and emergency services are for people who are seriously ill and need of emergency care. In many cases, your local pharmacist, GP, dentist or minor injuries unit will be able to provide advice and treatment.

Click on the headings below to find out more about the best place to turn to when you are feeling unwell or have an injury.

Looking After Yourself
Sore throats, coughs, cold and flu symptoms, minor cuts and grazes ...  
Community Pharmacy
High temperature/fever, coughs, colds and nasal congestion, minor eye infections, stomach upsets...  
Prescription Medicines
It's important that you don't run out of essential medicines and you should check which items are needed...  
Your GP Practice Team
Severe tummy/belly pain, backache, infections, long term conditions, depression and anxiety ...  
Dental Service
Constant throbbing toothache, abscesses, crowns, bridges falling out, teeth sensitivity, intermit dull toothache ...  
NHS 24 Out of Hours Service
If you're too ill to wait until they re-open, you can access out of hours...  
Minor Injuries Unit
Cuts and minor burns, sprains or strains, minor eye injuries and infections, suspected broken bones ...  
Accident and Emergency/999
Suspected stroke or heart attack, serious illness or injury, collapse...  
 

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