Tag: Health and wellbeing

NHS Lothian seeks new Board members

NHS Lothian is looking for new members to join its board and help shape the region’s healthcare. New non-executive board members will be appointed by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing. New members will be expected to play a central role in guiding strategies to address the health priorities and health care needs of people living in Lothian.

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Young volunteers wanted to run IRONKIDS Scotland events

Organisers of IRONKIDS Scotland, a series of three fun and family-focused running events for young people aged 3 to 14, will be providing opportunities for young volunteers between the ages of 8 and 26 to become part of the event planning and delivery teams that will co-produce a key part of Scotland’s Year of Young People 2018 celebrations and the newest events in the hugely popular IRONKIDS global series. 
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Walking Football Scotland to support Prostate Cancer UK

Walking Football Scotland has chosen Prostate Cancer UK as their official charity partner and aims to educate and help raise awareness of the disease amongst its 1,800 members through regular communications, such as newsletters, awareness talks from charity volunteers and featuring the iconic Man of Men logo on event banners. Continue reading Walking Football Scotland to support Prostate Cancer UK

Have your say on Welfare Foods Scheme proposals

Low-income families with young children will receive increased payments, digital smartcards and access to a wider range of foods under new proposals. The Scottish Government is consulting on plans to reshape the Welfare Foods Scheme, which aims to help families access a healthy diet. Continue reading Have your say on Welfare Foods Scheme proposals