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Health care in Scotland for overseas holidaymakers

Feeling unwell?     

  • Go to a pharmacy and ask for advice. To find your nearest pharmacy, phone the NHS inform Helpline on 0800 22 44 88 or look on the internet.      
  • Visit the NHS 24 website for health information and advice.     
  • Phone NHS 24 on 08454 24 24 24 (NHS 24 can provide an interpreting service).
In an emergency (if your condition is very serious), phone 999 and ask for an ambulance.

Page last edited: 21 October 2011

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