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Transforming patient experience through technology
A ‘smart’ pill has been revolutionising the treatment of bowel disorders, in a pilot programme in the highlands. NSS staff have been working to further the progress of the programme, providing expertise in a number of different areas and working in partnership with health boards and other organisations.
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Discover Digital: for your health and wellbeing
A new awareness week in Dundee (21 October) and Glasgow (22 – 26 October) will address these questions (and more!) to champion technology in health and wellbeing. ‘Discover Digital: for your health and wellbeing’ aims to shine a light on how the public can use their smart phones and computers to improve their lives.
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Rise in cases of Salmonella Typhimurium
Food Standards Scotland, Food Standards Agency, Health Protection Scotland and Public Health England are reminding people to take care when handling raw meat and to cook it properly.
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NSS issues apology to staff and Gypsy/Traveller communities
NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) apologises unreservedly for any offence that has been caused to the Gypsy/Traveller communities following an internal staff memo.
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Book your place at our ophthalmic roadshows
We're working with Optometry Scotland to run a series of roadshows for General Opthalmic Services.
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Improvements to eOphthalmic web forms
We've been working with our users to make some improvements to our eOphthalmic service.
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Major trauma in Scotland: pioneering clinical excellence
Working with the Scottish Government, NSS is helping to lead the coordination for the development of Scotland’s new trauma network - designed to deliver the highest quality of integrated, multi-speciality care for severely injured patients. As part of this, four new Major Trauma Centres (MTCs) will be launching in the next few years, the first of which has opened in Aberdeen today.
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eDental electronic prior approval from 1 October 2018
With 1 October approaching, make sure you're ready for electronic prior approval for dentists.
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Flu Clinics December 2018
Summary of Flu Clinic dates for December 2018. Read on to find out about flu clinics taking place in Glasgow and Edinburgh.
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Our annual review 2017 to 2018
At our Annual Review on Tuesday 27 November, Chief Executive Colin Sinclair, Chair Professor Elizabeth Ireland and Medical Director Dr. Lorna Ramsay talked about our performance throughout the year and the clinical impact of the services we provide. They also gave an indication of our future direction.