By Bill Heaney
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s services have evolved, and it’s crucial that you and your loved ones are well-informed and empowered to access the right professional at the right time. It’s also important to know when it’s appropriate to stay at home and care for yourself.
We’re here to guide you to the best care.
You have a range of support services available that complement and enhance GP care, including advanced nurse practitioners, pharmacists, physiotherapists, vaccination nurses, and community links workers who focus on social and wellbeing support. Additionally, you can access services like dentists and optometrists in your local area.
These professionals are part of your primary care team, serving as your front door to healthcare.
This month, to help you feel confident in seeking the right help, we’ll be highlighting some of our NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Heroes who are in these roles, delivering these services to you. We’ll advise when it’s best to contact them and how you can get in touch.
Remember, it’s also important to utilise the resources available to you when you have a health concern. Before contacting any healthcare professional, consider using online resources, as your symptoms might be manageable at home. Helpful tools include the symptom finder on NHS Inform and the NHS 24 app.
