Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief :: Death Awareness Week - Events Listings

It is often said that ‘it takes a village to raise a child’. But doesn’t it also ‘take a village’ to support someone who is dying? This week, across Scotland, an awareness week is taking place to celebrate anyone who has ever cared for someone who has died. Check out the list of events below for an event near you: http://www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/content/awareness-week-events-2016/

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NHS Fife is working closely with colleagues in Fife Council’s Environmental Health Team and Health Protection Scotland to investigate an outbreak of Norovirus at Garvock House Hotel in Dunfermline. Speaking on the situation, Director of Public Health, Dr Margaret Hannah said: “Norovirus is a stomach bug which causes sickness and diarrhoea. Although it is unpleasant, the virus usually lasts only for a couple of days and with no lasting effects. “Fife continues to see a higher prevalence of Norovirus circulating in the wider community than would be expected at this time of year, with the virus most likely brought into the hotel by members of the wider community attending one of its various functions over recent weeks. “The management of Garvock House Hotel have co-operated fully throughout and have taken all reasonable actions to prevent the onward spread of the virus. “Good hand hygiene is the single most effective way of reducing the spread of norovirus, however, if you are unlucky enough to contract the virus then you can help to reduce further spread by remaining at home for 48 hours after your last episode of diarrhoea and vomiting.” For more information on Norovirus, visit NHS Inform – www.nhsinform.co.uk

Give Blood - Dalgety Bay

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Things are getting back to normal after the May Day holiday, and that includes services at your local GP. When an injury or an illness does not improve with self treatment, make an appointment with your GP. GPs provide the best care for minor and chronic problems & will know your past medical history. They can access a full range of hospital services including x-rays & blood tests & can make referrals to specialty clinics not available to A&E. For more information visit www.nhsfife.org/knowwhototurnto

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If you must see a GP in the evening, at the weekend or during holiday periods you can access the out of hours GP via NHS 24 by calling free on 111. They may give you advice over the phone or arrange an appointment at your nearest Out of Hours Service. If they believe you are too ill to travel they might arrange a home visit.

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Minor Injuries Services can provide treatment for a range of minor or less serious injuries. What CAN be treated: • Arm, wrist and hand injuries • Knee, ankle and foot injuries • Back, shoulder and rib injuries • Head and neck injuries in people who are fully conscious • Cuts and wounds which may need dressing and stitches • Minor burns and scalds What CAN’T be treated: • Illnesses which a GP would normally treat • Gynaecological problems • Pregnancy problems • Alcohol and drug related problems • Mental health problems • Drug overdose • Severe allergic reaction • Breathing problems • Chest pain Minor Injury Services are available at Victoria Hospital, Queen Margaret Hospital, Adamson Hospital and St Andrews Community Hospital. Minor Injury Services at Victoria Hospital and Queen Margaret Hospital operate walk-in services 24 hours-a-day, 7 days a week. Minor Injuries Services at Adamson and St Andrews Community Hospitals operate walk-in services Monday to Friday 8am-6pm, outwith these times and on public holidays call NHS 24 on 111.

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Today is a public holiday, a list of pharmacies that will be open today can be found at www.nhsfife.org/publicholidays Your local pharmacy can provide a range of support, including advice on common conditions

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A list of pharmacies that will be open on May Day holiday can be found at www.nhsfife.org/publicholidays Your local pharmacy can provide a range of support, including advice on common conditions

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Minor Injuries Services can provide treatment for a range of minor or less serious injuries. What CAN be treated: • Arm, wrist and hand injuries • Knee, ankle and foot injuries • Back, shoulder and rib injuries • Head and neck injuries in people who are fully conscious • Cuts and wounds which may need dressing and stitches • Minor burns and scalds What CAN’T be treated: • Illnesses which a GP would normally treat • Gynaecological problems • Pregnancy problems • Alcohol and drug related problems • Mental health problems • Drug overdose • Severe allergic reaction • Breathing problems • Chest pain Minor Injury Services are available at Victoria Hospital, Queen Margaret Hospital, Adamson Hospital and St Andrews Community Hospital. Minor Injury Services at Victoria Hospital and Queen Margaret Hospital operate walk-in services 24 hours-a-day, 7 days a week. Minor Injuries Services at Adamson and St Andrews Community Hospitals operate walk-in services Monday to Friday 8am-6pm, outwith these times and on public holidays call NHS 24 on 111.

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If you need someone to talk to or you are experiencing despair & distress you can get support & advice from: • NHS 24 – 111 (available 24/7) or www.nhs24.com • Samaritans – 08457 90 90 90 (available 24/7) • Breathing Space – 0800 83 85 87 (available Mon-Thurs, 6pm-2am; Fri 6pm-Mon 6am) Self help materials & resources can be found at www.moodcafe.co.uk

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Accident & Emergency (A&E) Services provide care for people who show the symptoms of serious illness or are badly injured. A&E & calling 999 should only be used for serious illnesses or injuries, so that essential treatment is given as quickly as possible to those who need it most. If you attend A&E inappropriately & it is felt you do not need to be seen in A&E, you may be asked to seek help from an alternative service such as your GP or local pharmacy. Find out about alternative services to A&E - www.nhsfife.org/knowwhototurnto

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Registration & regular attendance at a dental practice is recommended. In case of a dental emergency you should contact your own practice however advice is available during weekdays from the Fife Dental Adviceline on 01592 226555. Outside working hours, check your practice arrangements or call NHS24 on 111.