Parents of premature and sick newborn babies will receive help meeting the additional costs they face as a result of their baby being in hospital with the introduction of a new £1.5 million fund. From 1 April, the Neonatal Expenses Fund will be available to all parents to support them to spend as much time with their babies as possible, while they are receiving care within a neonatal unit. Continue reading Neonatal Fund will support families through “hugely testing and emotional time”
ACADEMICS and graduates have joined forces to create a transportation device which will give children with complex healthcare needs a new sense of freedom and independence. Continue reading SOLUTION: from skateboard to innovative healthcare aid
It is particularly relevant during 2018 Year of Young People to focus on the education of young people on lifestyle choices that can significantly risk the chance of getting cancer. The Teenager Cancer Trust’s education and awareness programme is now able to reach 80% of secondary schools in Scotland and Miles Briggs, the Scottish Conseratives health spokesman, supports their aim to achieve 100% coverage. Continue reading Briggs Commends Education for Young People on Cancer Prevention
A leading sight loss charity is calling for volunteers to help run four support groups for people with macular disease based in Edinburgh. Continue reading Sight loss charity seeks volunteers
SAMH Redhall Walled Garden is holding a community Easter Open Day on Saturday 31st March (12 – 4pm).
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AS EASTER approaches, many people in Scotland will be dusting down the tools or lawnmower as they prepare to make the most of the holiday weekend. For NHS 24’s 111 service that means an increase in calls because people have injured themselves in DIY accidents. Continue reading NHS 24: Stay safe this Easter
Edinburgh BATs Rugby launches walking touch rugby at Raeburn Place
Edinburgh BATs Rugby is delighted to announce the launch of walking touch rugby at Raeburn Place from Monday 16 April. Continue reading Walking touch rugby for older people
3000 young Scots get set to take part in global running series
THE organisers of IRONMAN 70.3 Edinburgh, Scotland’s biggest triathlon which takes place on Sunday 1 July, have launched IRONKIDS Scotland, a series of three fun and family-focused running events for young people aged three to 14. Continue reading IRONKIDS comes to Edinburgh
Scots are being urged to take advantage of the extra hour of daylight next week to look after their health and mental wellbeing. Continue reading Spring health advice from NHS 24 as clocks go forward
