People in the NHS Lothian area are being encouraged to think about how their weekly drinking adds up, as part of a national campaign to raise awareness of the recommended alcohol limits. Continue reading NHS Lothian backs awareness campaign to reduce alcohol harm
Hattie Harley, 22 from Edinburgh and is about to embark on the challenge of a lifetime, as she takes on The Edinburgh Half Marathon, in honour of her mum who is currently living with Stage 4 bowel cancer. Continue reading Mum’s the word: Hattie takes on half marathon challenge
Waiting times for patients with suspected cancer will be targeted in an action plan which will introduce new technologies, additional clinics and additional training for staff. Continue reading Government plan for quicker cancer diagnosis
For as long as it has been around, the Internet has been the first port of call as a symptom checker when people are feeling unwell. Worried about an unexplained ache or pain? Anxious about your general feeling of malaise? Ask Google. Continue reading Is fake news bad for your health?
NHS Lothian has contacted patients who had heart aortic valve replacement operations at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh in the last six months to advise them of a possible infection risk. Continue reading Royal Infirmary patients contacted about possible infection risk
Shortages of skilled workers in Scotland across key sectors of the economy such as health and social care will be made worse after Brexit, Migration Minister Ben Macpherson warned today. Continue reading Ben Macpherson: recruitment of key workers under threat
Preparing for ‘no deal’ Brexit
A new minor injuries unit at the Royal Infirmary Edinburgh will help reduce long waits for patients at A&E and direct people to the most relevant care for their needs. The new facility has been welcomed by Conservative health spokesman Miles Briggs MSP. Continue reading Briggs welcomes new Minor Injuries Unit
Strictly Come Dancing favourite Russell Grant is launching a new charity ‘Dance for Your Life’ in Scotland later this month in conjunction with Brain Awareness week. Continue reading Dance for Your Life!
The absence of basic data on mental health care provision means it’s not possible to say what difference public services make to young people’s mental health, according to Holyrood’s Public Audit Committee. Continue reading Holyrood commitee calls for clarity on young people’s mental health data
