Introduction

Swine Flu Information

These pages provide information about where to seek advice on swine flu as well as latest news updates from NHS Forth Valley about the local situation.

Information for the hard of hearing

A BSL version of the NHS 24 Swine Flu announcement is now available -

www.sign-tube.com/video/863/NHS24-Swine-Flu

Falkirk Council have a sign language video about where to get advice.

www.falkirk.gov.uk/

Flu Leaflets available in Alternative Formats

As you will be aware, flu leaflets are currently being distributed to homes throughout the UK. To help people whose first language is not English, or who may require information in alternative formats i.e. CD, Large Print, Braille, the Scottish Government has identified the following:

The national door drop leaflet is available from the Scottish Government Health Department web site in large print and 15 languages. These can be obtained here:

swine flu leaflets in alternative formats

An audio version will also be available from the end of the week, again from the Scottish Government website. NHS 24 will also have these formats.

Hard copy Audio CD's, Braille Sheet and Large Print formats along with the alternative languages will also be available to order from Thursday 7th May. They can be ordered by calling: 0800 1 513 513