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First Minister Issues Major Health Warning Ahead of ‘Exceptionally Busy’ Period

John Swinney urged Scots to use NHS 24 and NHS Inform symptom checkers to ease pressure on emergency services expected to be exceptionally busy during the festive period.

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The First Minister has warned Scots only to go to accident and emergency if they have a “genuine emergency” – warning people that services are…

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John Swinney warns Scots only to go to A&E if they have a 'genuine emergency'

First Minister John Swinney has warned Scots only to go to accident and emergency if they have a “genuine emergency” – warning people that…

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Glasgow TimesGlasgow Times
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First Minister issues major health warning ahead of ‘exceptionally busy’ period

The First Minister has warned Scots only to go to accident and emergency if they have a “genuine emergency” – warning people that services are…

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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The NationalThe National
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John Swinney issues A&E warning over 'exceptionally busy' festive period

John Swinney has warned Scots only to go to accident and emergency if they have a 'genuine emergency' – warning people that services are expected…

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Daily RecordDaily Record
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John Swinney issues Christmas A&E warning with services 'exceptionally busy'

The First Minister has urged Scots only to head to the hospital if there's a 'genuine emergency'.

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Daily Record broke the news in Glasgow, United Kingdom on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
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