24 Jul 2023
Stay healthy while attending the UCI Cycling World Championships
As Scotland prepares to host the first ever UCI Cycling World Championships, NHS 24 is promoting information on how to access health and care services for both residents and visitors to Scotland.
From the 3rd to the 13th of August, the UCI Cycling World Championships will feature a variety of events, including road racing, track cycling, BMX, and mountain biking. The biggest cycling event ever staged will take place across Scotland, with the bulk of events taking place in and around Glasgow city centre.
“It’s exciting that Scotland is hosting the first UCI Cycling World Championships” says NHS 24’s Director of Service Delivery, Pauline Howie. “These events will offer both the athletes and spectators a unique opportunity to experience Scotland’s hospitality. Therefore, we want all attendees to know that NHS 24 is here to support them and can provide help to access the right care in the right place should they need medical advice.”
NHS 24 is Scotland’s provider of digital and telephone-based health and care services including,
- 111 - available around the clock. This service provides urgent care triage for anyone who thinks they need A&E, but it is not life or limb threatening, offers support for those in mental health distress, or advice when their GP, pharmacy or dental practice is closed.
- NHSinform.scot – an online health resource which provides access to quality assured health and care information. The website offers access to symptom checkers, Scotland’s Service Directory and mental health advice and resources.
- NHS 24 Online app – free to download to both iOS and Android devices. The app includes a ‘Chat with us’ chatbot for information on common ailments and conditions. It can also direct the user to the nearest health and care services.
Pauline continues, “We have put together a dedicated resource on NHS inform to make it quick and simple to find the information you need on services, fast. Whether you need advice on accessing healthcare or medicines, minor ailments or injuries, dentists, or where to find your nearest accident and emergency department, you will be able to find the information you need by visiting NHS inform.
“We hope everyone has a fantastic time while attending the event. We encourage all attendees at the UCI Cycling World Championships to familiarise themselves with these services, so they can quickly get the help and advice they need, should they need it.”
Find out more by visiting nhsinform.scot/cyclingworlds
Contact Information
Gillian Morrison
Communications Manager - External
NHS 24
gillian.morrison@nhs24.scot.nhs.uk
- During office hours: NHS24.hqcommunications@nhs24.scot.nhs.uk (NHS 24 Communications Team)
- Out of hours: 0330 123 3241 (duty press officer)
About us
We are Scotland’s provider of digital and telephone-based health and care services. Our services include:
- 111 – providing urgent care triage for anyone who thinks they need A&E, but it is not life or limb threatening, support for those in mental health distress and advice when their GP, pharmacy or dental practice is closed.
- NHSinform.scot - Scotland's online health information service that offers quality assured health and care information including - Symptom checker, Scotland’s Service Directory and Mental health advice and resources.
- Breathing Space a free and confidential phone and web chat service for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16 experiencing low mood, depression, or anxiety.
- Care Information Scotland (CIS) a phone, webchat and website service providing information about care services for people living in Scotland.
- Quit Your Way Scotland an advice and support service for anyone trying to stop smoking in Scotland.
- Living Life a phone service that offers support to people in Scotland who are experiencing low mood, mild to moderate depression or symptoms of anxiety through cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
NHS 24 Online app
Our app ‘NHS 24 Online’ provides people in Scotland an additional channel to find out more about their symptoms, how to safely self-manage illnesses and conditions, and when and where to see further medical advice if required. NHS 24 Online is free and can be downloaded on both iOS and Android devices.
Social media
For more details on our services, including current campaigns and recruitment, have a look at our social media: Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn
Recruitment
For all applicants hoping to join the organisation, our careers section of our website provides key information including:
- links to current vacancies
- videos of staff discussing their roles
- details of the recruitment process
- benefits of working for NHS 24 and top tips for a successful application.
Accessibility
Work is continually ongoing to ensure our services are accessible.
You can access 111 in diverse ways:
- Language Line - If English is not your first or preferred language, you can use the free interpretation service Language Line.
- British Sign Language (BSL) - If you use BSL, you can use the free BSL interpreting video relay service Contact Scotland BSL.
- Relay UK. - If you use a textphone you can contact NHS 24 on 18001 111. Or you can contact NHS 24 with the Relay UK app.
NHS inform provides health information online in 24 different languages, British Sign Language (BSL), Audio, Easy Read, and Large Print. For more information on this see: nhsinform.scot/translations/
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