This year’s Winter Zone has gone live on the NHS Forth Valley website with essential information for staff and their families to ensure they can receive the ‘right care at the right time’ this winter.
Advice includes what to do about repeat prescriptions, checking symptoms and self help guides, and accessing vaccinations.
There is also dedicated information available for staff about:
- Local Pharmacies
- Help When You’re Unwell or Need Advice
- Minor Injury, Illness or Urgent Advice
- GP Practice Teams
- Dental Practices
- Opticians
- Mental Health Support
The page also includes further local community information from your councils, as well as financial, travel and weather advice, and how to protect your home in case of emergency.
NHS Forth Valley Winter Plan
Colleagues can now read the newly published NHS Forth Valley Whole System Winter Plan which is an operational plan for internal use within the Forth Valley area. It is important to note that the plan is dynamic, recognising the evolving nature of changes being implemented and responses made throughout the winter period.
