Figures released this month by National Records of Scotland (NRS) show that a total of 23,137 deaths were registered across Scotland from December 2017 to March 2018, (winter 2017/18) compared with 20,946 in the previous winter (2016/17). Continue reading Winter heating: Cold Weather Priority for older people
Following this summer’s warm welcome and successful turn out The Big Event, the UK’s largest display of cars, scooters and powered wheelchairs for disabled people, will return to the NEC in Birmingham on 28-29 June 2019. Continue reading Disabled motoring event returns in 2019
Edinburgh Wellbeing Festival returns for a second year
Tickets now on sale
After a hugely successful first year, the Edinburgh Wellbeing Festival returns to the Assembly Rooms on 26 and 27 January for another packed weekend of talks, classes and workshops to help us all lead healthier and happier lives. Continue reading Tickets now available for Edinburgh Wellbeing Festival
A NEW SURVEY released today reveals that 95% of people aged over 55 do not consider themselves to be at risk from deadly meningitis and septicaemia – despite the fact that cases of the disease increase in older adults. Continue reading Adults get it too: Meningitis warning
Last push for ticket sales for the Stockbridge Stand Up To Cancer Fashion Show. Help us raise more funds to beat cancer.
Catwalk, shopping, bar, cupcakes, Xmas shop and amazing raffle prizes including meals for two at Taisteal and Zest and also bottle of Glenmorangie and £100 Staters Menswear! There will also be additional special raffles for a weekends hire at Lexus Scotland and a visit to One Spa from Sheraton Hotel.
You don’t want to miss this amazing evening at Edinburgh College, Granton Campus!
AN innovative project that uses transformative new technology is being hailed as a landmark moment in the care of disabled people who want to continue to live independent lives. Continue reading Revolutionary technology keeps vulnerable adults safe overnight
Briggs blames SNP for ‘workforce crisis’
According to ISD figures the last time that the A&E waiting time target of 95% of patients to be seen within four hours, was met in NHS Lothian was 29th October 2017. Continue reading ONE FULL YEAR since NHS Lothian met A & E waiting times
On the 5th of November, celebrations and fireworks displays will take place across Scotland and Dr Laura Ryan, Medical Director at NHS 24, is asking members of the public to put safety first. Continue reading NHS 24 urges the public to stay safe this Bonfire night
Restarts this morning …
Transformational change in health and social care is not being achieved because of a lack of leadership, according to a report by the Health and Sport Committee. The report also says that the organisations set up to deliver health and social care integration are not using powers allocated to them and that spending decisions must be more transparent. Continue reading Letting us down: Holyrood report criticises health & social care organisations
