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Winter Vaccines

Ayrshire & Arran Spring Vaccination Programme

The spring vaccination programme runs from 31 March until 30 June. If you’re eligible, you will be invited by letter, email or text message, depending on your selected communication preference.

Winter vaccines

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

People living in Scotland aged 50 to 74 are sent a home bowel screening test every two years. The test can be done in the privacy of your home and returned using the pre-paid envelope provided.

Patient Waiting List Validation

Have you been waiting over 26 weeks for an inpatient or day case procedure?

NHS Scotland needs your help to update our records and check if you still need your appointment.

From Monday 14th April, all patients on these waiting lists will receive a text from the National Elective Coordination Unit (NECU) on 07860 039092. Please follow the link in the text to answer a few questions.

Right care right place

Get the right care in the right place

Keep well and get the care you need quickly, safely and as close to home as possible.

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I am coming to stay in hospital

I have an outpatient appointment

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Find your nearest

Check NHS Inform to find your nearest Pharmacy, GP, Dentist, Optician, Emergency Department, Sexual Health Clinic or Health and Wellbeing Service.

When to visit your ED

Your local Emergency Department (ED) provides care and treatment for people with life-threatening emergencies, and injuries.

Self-help advice

Visit NHS Inform to check your symptoms, find the advice or service you need and get information and tools to help you look after yourself.

Health Hub

Information on how to access health and care services.

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