Obese people outnumber smokers two to one
New figures from Cancer Research UK show that people who are obese now outnumber people who smoke two to one in the UK, and excess weight causes more cases of certain cancers than smoking, as the charity urges Government action to tackle obesity. Continue reading Government must act to tackle obesity, says cancer charity
On 15th July the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People at Little France with open its doors and we will say farewell to our old home at The Sick Kids.
A new, bigger hospital means the demand for equipment, research, support services, arts and activities will be greater than ever. Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity exists to ensure that children and young people in hospital can be children first, patients second – but we can’t do this without your help.
We know that people are the true Heart of The Hospital, and to mark this exciting move we are inviting you to send a donation and a heartfelt message to show what the hospital means to you.
The hearts will be displayed in the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People as a tender reminder of what is past and kept as a wonderful collection of warm wishes for the future.
New proposals for the early treatment of psychosis
Improvements to psychosis services will ensure people get timely access to effective care and treatment. Backed by an investment of £400,000, a new national network for early intervention psychosis will look at how services can best be delivered.
The work will be led by Healthcare Improvement Scotland over a two year period and improvements to services will be brought in across the country based on the findings of the network.
Current estimates are that 1,600 people each year present with psychosis in Scotland.
Mental Health Minister Clare Haughey (above) said: “Psychotic disorders can be extremely debilitating and it’s vital that those experiencing psychosis are treated quickly and effectively.
“Treating psychosis in the early stages can reduce the amount of time a patient needs to spend in hospital, reduce relapses, and leads to more effective and long lasting outcomes.
“This work will ensure people presenting for the first time with psychosis anywhere in Scotland get timely access to effective care and treatment, with a focus on early intervention and recovery.”
Director of Improvement at Healthcare Improvement Scotland, Ruth Glassborow, said: “Healthcare Improvement Scotland is delighted to lead on this important work.
“We’ll conduct a national needs assessment and make recommendations for how early interventions in psychosis services can be tailored and delivered to meet specific needs in different areas.
“We will ensure that people living with psychosis are supported to participate fully in this work, to inform better long term outcomes for individuals.”
The Scottish Government has published its Vision to Improve Early Intervention in Psychosis in Scotland:
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Figures published by the National Records of Scotland this week show that lung disease was Scotland’s 3rd most common cause of death last year. Continue reading Deaths from lung disease show need for investment in respiratory care
TAMAS JELES PROJECT
‘The silence needs to be broken’
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Lothian MSP Miles Briggs has raised concerns with SNP Ministers about waiting times for Alcohol and Drug Partnerships in Lothian, following latest ISD figures for the quarter ending 31st March 2019. Continue reading Alcohol and Drug Partnership waiting times must improve, says Briggs
North Edinburgh has a new Community Alcohol Partnership (CAP) based at Drylaw covering the Forth and Inverleith wards. The CAP was launched at Spartans Community Football Academy yesterday, and over the coming weeks more community groups and youth organisations will have the opportunity to help develop and contribute to a local Action Plan. Continue reading Community Alcohol Partnership launched in North Edinburgh
Party leaders from across political lines have joined together at the Scottish Parliament to renew their support for Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and the charity MND Scotland. Continue reading Pulling together for MND: Party leaders unite at Holyrood
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More than 70 leaders and organisations from across Scottish society have joined together to call on the First Minister to speed up the introduction of a new income supplement to tackle child poverty. Continue reading #KidsCantWait: First Minister urged to speed up child poverty benefit
