Miles Briggs MSP recently met representatives from the Marie Curie Hospice in Edinburgh to hear about the care offered locally to people living with a terminal illness and their loved ones. Continue reading Briggs: “Marie Curie is an incredible charity”
Plans to develop a free debt advice system have been published by the Scottish Government. Continue reading Scottish Government sets out national vision for debt advice
Scotland is to introduce the UK’s first integrated health and social care workforce plan, which includes the creation of a new national thrombectomy service. Continue reading UK’s first integrated workforce plan published
Research by national charity Heart Research UK has revealed that seven in ten people in Scotland are not doing as much physical activity as the NHS recommends. Continue reading Seven in ten Scots aren’t doing enough physical activity, new survey reveals
One of Edinburgh’s leading care and support providers, Social Care Alba are working hard to address the public health crisis of loneliness this festive season by ensuring that all of their service users receive as much support as possible as well as a visit from their carer on Christmas Day. Continue reading Lonely this Christmas
BUT ALMOST ONE IN THREE PUPILS NOW HAS ADDITIONAL SUPPORT NEEDS
Primary school teacher numbers are at their highest level since 1980 and total teacher numbers have risen by 288, new statistics have shown. The overall number of teachers rose to 52,247, an increase of 1,530 since 2015 and the highest level since 2009.
However a campaign group has expressed concern over support for record numbers of pupils with Additional Support Needs. Continue reading Teacher numbers rise …
The Sick Kids Hospital in Sciennes needs a catalgue of repairs to amke it safe, a Lothians MSP has learned. The maintenance programme backlog came to light following a Freedom of Information request. Continue reading Briggs: Safety concerns over Sick Kids hospital
Social prescribing, where health professionals prescribe physical activity and sport, is key to tackling Scotland’s health issues, says the Scottish Parliament’s Health and Sport Committee. Continue reading Holyrood committee backs social prescribing
The Ferryfield Hub, a new Dementia Café in Willow Ward, Ferryfield House, continues to break down the barriers of dementia and even helped one couple celebrate their Golden Anniversary! Continue reading Ferryfield Hub Hosts Golden Moment
