Chief medical officers update advice for lower-risk drinking
Men and women should drink no more than 14 units of alcohol a week to reduce the risk of diseases such as cancer and liver disease, under new guidelines issued by the United Kingdom Chief Medical Officers (CMOs). Continue reading 14 units: that’s your limit
New information resource launched
People in Edinburgh who are living with a heart condition now have a new source of vital information and support. The Heart Zone, which has been developed on Scotland’s national health information website, NHS inform, provides a range of information and resources to support the self-management of heart disease and a range of inherited and congenital heart conditions. Continue reading Heart Zone: for anyone who has a heart
A new scheme to encourage physical activity among young children will be funded by the Scottish Government. Continue reading Getting kids on the move
Make organ donation your New Year’s resolution
Public Health Minister Maureen Watt today issued a call for everyone to consider making joining the Organ Donor Register their new year’s resolution for 2016. Continue reading A second chance at life: ‘The greatest gift of all’
Kick off the New Year with Cookarama!
Cook tasty, affordable family meals in a friendly setting
Tuesdays 10am – 12 noon from 12 January
at Pilton Community Health Project, Boswall Parkway
Free Creche (must be booked in advance)
To book your place contact JOE or MEMES at Pilton Community Health Project, telephone 551 1671 or email admin@pchp.org.uk
New Tuesday cooking flyer Jan 2016
Don’t be a turkey when it comes to food safety this Christmas
NHS 24 is reminding people to be vigilant about food safety this Christmas.The call comes as part of NHS Scotland’s Be #Healthwise This Winter campaign which aims to help people protect their friends and family from illness over the festive and winter period. Continue reading Make sure food safety’s at the top of your Christmas list
For most people, Christmas is a happy time – but that’s not the case for everyone …
For some, it is a source of stress and anxiety which means this time of year is not enjoyable at all and can make their physical and mental health suffer. Many people find their feelings of grief are much harder to cope with, too. Continue reading Coping with a not-so-Merry Christmas
Pilton Community Health Project Annual General Meeting
Tuesday 1 December from 2 – 3.30pm, PCHP Office Boswall Parkway
Lauren’s swopping Muirhouse for Maldives, Maui and Morocco!
Lauren Laing’s Circuit Training class has now come to a sudden end here at the Millennium Centre (writes James McGinty). Why? Lauren apologised for the short notice, but she has accepted a year’s contract with a cruise liner company – starting immediately! Continue reading Lauren’s off to see the world
Happy 19th Birthday to you, Maggies Centre!
