Lothian MSP Miles Briggs has been contacted by constituents who are expressing serious concerns about the future of the single GP practice at Sighthill Health centre. Continue reading Crisis: single GP surgeries ‘under threat,’ says Briggs
Tag: Health and wellbeing
Advantage Macmillan: anyone for tennis?
An adult tennis charity event, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support and Advantage, a disability programme operating within Edinburgh, will take place at Craiglockhart Leisure and Tennis Centre on Thursday, 22 March from 7:00-9.30pm. Continue reading Advantage Macmillan: anyone for tennis?
Craigroyston is Active Schools High School of the Year!
Congratulations, Craigie! Our local HIgh School has been named Active Schools HIGH SCHOOL OF THE YEAR!
More to follow …
Football is for life: Walking Football Scotland commercial partnership with Cardiac Science
Walking Football Scotland (WFS) is delighted to be working with new commercial partners Cardiac Science. The company has gifted WFS a state-of-the art Powerheart G5 Automated External Defibrillator (AED) that will be available at WFS events in the future. Continue reading Football is for life: Walking Football Scotland commercial partnership with Cardiac Science
Family set up fund with charity in memory of tragic loss of PJ
A young boy who sadly passed away due to a rare medical condition is being honoured through the creation of a fund held by Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity in his name. West Lothian youngster Paul James Cockburn – who was universally known as PJ – was just 12, when he died as a result of his condition, Short Bowel Syndrome. Continue reading Family set up fund with charity in memory of tragic loss of PJ
Scots to get set for a healthy Easter
PEOPLE across the Lothians are being encouraged to put a spring in their step this Easter with a few simple steps from NHS 24 and Dr Owl. Continue reading Scots to get set for a healthy Easter
New group to lead fight against dementia in Edinburgh
A group of passionate volunteers whose lives have been touched by dementia have launched a fundraising group to support Alzheimer’s Research UK. Continue reading New group to lead fight against dementia in Edinburgh
A workout feels even better when it’s free!
For those who can’t commit to a monthly membership, Edinburgh Leisure’s 10 for 8 card might be just the thing for you. Continue reading A workout feels even better when it’s free!
NHS Lothian: normal service is resumed
Jim Crombie, Deputy Chief Executive, NHS Lothian, said: “Services in NHS Lothian will return to normal as the snow begins to thaw and the transport situation is much improved. Our outpatient appointments service returned to schedule on Monday and outpatients who had their appointment cancelled last week will receive a letter offering a new appointment date.
Weekend services at NHS Lothian
The priority over the weekend at NHS Lothian’s acute hospitals must continue to be on urgent cases and on maintaining safe, quality patient care.
Jim Crombie, Deputy Chief Executive, NHS Lothian, said: “The extreme weather has pressed our services and our heroic staff to the limit and I am so proud of the way they have responded and risen to every challenge. Continue reading Weekend services at NHS Lothian