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
Tag: Health and wellbeing
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
Fall Prevention Awareness Week advice
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
New programme at Living Well North Edinburgh
New activities starting next week – please get in touch if you would like to attend any of the groups. (0131 343 6375)
Free fitness taster at Drumbrae Leisure Centre
Join in at ‘the biggest club in town’ with a free Les Mills class taster event, open to members and non-members, being held at Edinburgh Leisure’s Drumbrae Leisure Centre on Monday, 30 September from 6 – 8.30pm. Continue reading Free fitness taster at Drumbrae Leisure Centre
Breaking point: UK stroke carers go without vital support
One in five (19%) people caring for stroke survivors have not accessed any form of help after their lives were turned upside down overnight, according to new figures published today by the Stroke Association. Continue reading Breaking point: UK stroke carers go without vital support
Yoga and Wellbeing Day next Saturday at North Edinburgh Arts
Saturday 28th September 11am – 3.30pm
Doors Open Day at Redhall Walled Garden
SAMH Redhall Walled Garden will be open as part of the Doors Open event on Saturday 28th September (10am – 4pm).
- Free Entry
- Plant sales
- Historic garden
- Guided tour (starts 1pm) – find out about the history of the garden and its current use as a mental health service.
- Light refreshments (please note we will not be running our normal open day café).
Redhall Walled Garden
97 Lanark Road
Edinburgh EH14 2LZ
0131 443 0946
The garden is open to the public
Monday- Friday 9am – 4pm
Briggs: blame Scottish Government for delayed discharge crisis
Extent of the impact social care crisis is having on delayed discharge in Lothian revealed
Latest figures for delayed discharge, from the Delayed Discharge NHS Scotland (Annual Release) show the extent of the challenge facing Integration Joint Boards in Lothian. Continue reading Briggs: blame Scottish Government for delayed discharge crisis