NHS Lanarkshire says Out of Hours services remain under 'significant' pressure

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Out of Hours services in NHS Lanarkshire continue to experience "significant pressures" say health chiefs.And the health board's Clinical Director in Primary Care, Dr Iain Hathorn, is asking for the public's assistance by making sure they access the right services.These pressures can result in many patients experiencing longer waits to be seen.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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Dr Hathorn is asking people to initially seek information and advice for their ailment either on the NHS Inform website or NHS Lanarkshire’s website where there is a raft of helpful information and self-help advice.Local pharmacies can also offer healthcare advice and support for a range of minor ailments and if someone still requires further healthcare support NHS 24 will be able to provide the appropriate direction for further support.It is also extremely important that people ensure they have the necessary medication they need over the long Jubilee weekend holidays so order any medication in plenty of time.He added: “We understand that when someone has an illness or minor