“A state of chaos”: Further delay to full paediatric service at St John’s

The full reinstatement of 24/7 paediatric services at St John’s Hospital has been further delayed, Health Secretary jeane Freeman confirmed today. Continue reading “A state of chaos”: Further delay to full paediatric service at St John’s

Let the Games begin as Poppies begin odyssey across Scotland

They are already part of a special team that performs super-human feats by producing millions of poppies each year for the annual Scottish Poppy Appeal.

And on the day that around five million of the iconic symbols of remembrance begin their journey across Scotland in preparation for raising vital funds for leading Armed Forces charity Poppyscotland, two veterans from Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory have revealed their quest to reach next year’s Invictus Games. Continue reading Let the Games begin as Poppies begin odyssey across Scotland

National award for Lothian’s Rapid Response Team

NHS Lothian’s pioneering Rapid Response Team is celebrating after they picked up a title in this month’s Scotland’s Dementia Awards.

The team, which provides an alternative to hospital admission for older people by providing mental health and support at home, was recognised in the national ceremony in Glasgow this week. Continue reading National award for Lothian’s Rapid Response Team

Edinburgh students urged to take on the £10,000 Amazon Campus Challenge

Amazon has announced the launch of its new Campus Challenge competition and is encouraging students in Edinburgh to sign up for the programme to be in with the chance of winning up to £10,000 for their team. Continue reading Edinburgh students urged to take on the £10,000 Amazon Campus Challenge

Fall Prevention Awareness Week advice

FALLS PREVENTION AWARENESS WEEK 23 – 29 SEPTEMBER

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Introduction to Office Skills course at Royston Wardieburn

Starts Thursday 10th October 9.30 – 11.30am

at Royston Wardieburn Community Centre

Support for automatic access to Blue Badge Scheme for people with MND

Lothian MSP Miles Briggs has given his support to the campaign for people with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) to receive automatic access to the Blue Badge scheme. Continue reading Support for automatic access to Blue Badge Scheme for people with MND