Whether you fancy yourself as the next Kyle Edmund or you’ve never picked up a racquet, you can play tennis for free at your local David Lloyd Club on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th May. Continue reading Play tennis for free at your local David Lloyd Club on Great British Tennis Weekend
The chronic, neurological condition myalgic encephalomyelitis (M.E.) affects more people in Scotland than MS and Parkinson’s combined – but doctors receive almost no training on the illness. The urgent need to change this is the focus of a special event at the Scottish Parliament tonight, hosted by Gail Ross MSP and supported by UK charity, Action for M.E. Continue reading Edinburgh patients and professionals to show MSPs: This is M.E.
Stroke survivors’ chances of making the best recovery is being put at significant risk due to insufficient data on the availability of rehabilitation therapy after stroke. Continue reading Stroke survivors falling through the gaps in care
The life expectancy gulf in Scotland’s capital city is now 21 years, experts have said, DOUBLE the previous estimates. Tory health spokesman Miles Briggs says he is “staggered” by Edinburgh’s inequality gap and has urged the SNP government to take action to address poor health in deprived communities. Continue reading Mind the Gap: poor in Edinburgh die 21 years earlier than rich neighbours
People considering stopping smoking are being urged to get support to help them through the first 72 hours, and beyond. Continue reading Get through the first 72
Two Edinburgh families have expressed their delight after receiving specialist equipment that will make a dramatic difference to the lives of their profoundly disabled children. Continue reading Specialist tricycles make playtime more fun thanks to charity donation
The Holyrood government should publish all documents relating to the safety and certification of baby boxes following fears over a fire risk with the products, says the Scottish Conservatives. Continue reading Baby boxes: Tories call for “complete transparency”
If your New Year’s resolutions of getting fit never materialised, it’s not too late to get started. Instead of wishing and wanting, start doing and resolve to get fit for life, not just for the summer. Continue reading Get fit for life, not just for summer
North West Edinburgh Physical Activity Alliance
Thursday 24th May, 9.30 – 12.30
North Edinburgh Arts, Pennywell Court
Edinburgh Leisure will be serving up some great tennis activities as part of the Lawn Tennis Association’s Great British Tennis Weekend on Sunday, 13 May from 1pm – 4pm. Venues all over the country will be taking part in this free event which hopes to get more people playing tennis. Continue reading Edinburgh Leisure serves up activities as part of Great British Tennis Weekend
