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
Tag: Health and wellbeing
Is fake news bad for your health?
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?
Royal Infirmary patients contacted about possible infection risk
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
Ben Macpherson: recruitment of key workers under threat
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
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Briggs welcomes new Minor Injuries Unit
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
Dance for Your Life!
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!
Holyrood commitee calls for clarity on young people’s mental health data
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
Scottish Charity takes on maternity discrimination at work
Glasgow-based community development charity, Outside The Box is calling on mums to help tackle maternity discrimination in the workplace by sharing their experiences of supports that have helped them.
Using an online survey to collect stories of things that have improved mental health and wellbeing of mums returning to work, they hope to provide examples of best practice and raise awareness of the problems that employers may be contributing to. Continue reading Scottish Charity takes on maternity discrimination at work
Western General: more operations cancelled
More non-emergency procedures have been postponed at the Western General Hospital following the outbreak of a bacterial infection in a ward last week. The ward closure will now remain in place until Thursday at the earliest. Continue reading Western General: more operations cancelled