Health service to hold sessions for Speyside public
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MORAY'S health partnership will reach out to Speyside residents next week in a series of information sessions.
People in Speyside are being invited to meet NHS health and social care staff in Aberlour to learn more about the full range of services available locally.
The "Know Who To Turn To" sessions at the Fleming Hospital aim to raise awareness of all that the health service offers and ensure people access the most appropriate service.
Laura Sutherland, acting health and wellbeing lead for Health and Social Care Moray (HSCM), said: "Knowing who to turn to when you are ill or injured ensures you get help quickly.
"There will always be a need to use Accident and Emergency for accidents, trauma and major illness – but we know some people are taking less urgent problems and minor illnesses to emergency staff when they could be seen by a pharmacist, dentist or optician.
"Self-care also has an important role to play in the treatment of illnesses such as sore throats and colds."
Three drop-in sessions will be held at the hospital on Wednesday, December 4, from 10am-noon, 2-4pm and 5.30-7pm.
The partnership will also highlight the role and function of Moray’s three 24-hour Minor Injury Units (MIUs), which are located at the Stephen Hospital in Dufftown, the Seafield Hospital in Buckie, and the Turner Memorial Hospital in Keith.
For further information about where to seek help and treatment, visit the Know Who To Turn To website at www.know-who-to-turn-to.com.
