Orchid Penile Cancer Roadshow is coming to Edinburgh

 

The Orchid Penile Cancer Awareness Roadshow is coming to Edinburgh to raise awareness of penile cancer, including the signs, symptoms and risk factors amongst men, their families and anyone interested or concerned about the condition. Continue reading Orchid Penile Cancer Roadshow is coming to Edinburgh

NHS to receive a further £32 million to reduce waiting times

The NHS will receive a further £32 million to help reduce waiting times.

The investment is in addition to £70 million funding announced by the Health Secretary in April and brings the amount being spent on the Waiting Times Improvement Plan for 2019-20 to £102 million. The £102 million is part of the £850 million set aside to support the delivery of the plan over a three-year period.  Continue reading NHS to receive a further £32 million to reduce waiting times

Initiative launched to match international surgical students with Scottish training posts

A MAJOR new initiative has been launched placing international surgical trainees into posts throughout the UK’s NHS Trusts and Boards – with Scotland set to benefit. Continue reading Initiative launched to match international surgical students with Scottish training posts

Go outdoors and join the Big Butterfly Count

Chris Packham is urging wildlife lovers to take part in the world’s largest insect citizen science survey to help reveal if the UK is experiencing a once in a decade butterfly phenomenon.

Unusually high numbers of Painted Lady butterflies have been reported across Europe over the spring and early summer with large numbers now spotted crossing over into the UK. Continue reading Go outdoors and join the Big Butterfly Count

“Shocking”: Statistics show highest ever level of Scottish drug deaths

New figures showing there were almost 1200 drug-related deaths in Scotland last year have been described as shocking by Public Health Minister Joe FitzPatrick.

The National Records of Scotland statistics reveal there were 1,187 drug-related deaths registered in Scotland in 2018, the largest number ever recorded. Continue reading “Shocking”: Statistics show highest ever level of Scottish drug deaths

Spectators take a healthy interest in Scottish Open golf

This year’s Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open reaches it’s final round climax today and, with plenty of players still in with a chance, it’s been an exciting four days for over 50,000 fans.

The Rolex Series event, at The Renaissance Club North Berwick, has seen some wonderful golf and blistering scores – and for those spectators following their favourite player there is also the added bonus that they can boost their health!   Continue reading Spectators take a healthy interest in Scottish Open golf