Tag: Health and wellbeing

Theft-hit Temple Gifted New Buddha Statue

A Thai Temple left devastated after a giant Buddha statue was stolen from its grounds in Edinburgh have been given a weighty solution to the problem – in the shape of a 250kg replacement! Continue reading Theft-hit Temple Gifted New Buddha Statue

Credit where it’s due: new support to help reduce the cost of borrowing

Low income families will have greater access to affordable credit through a new £2 million fund. Announced as part of the Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan, the Scottish Government will provide £1 million to the Carnegie Trust’s Affordable Credit Loan Fund, doubling the size of the fund. Continue reading Credit where it’s due: new support to help reduce the cost of borrowing

Patient care strengthened as new GP contract introduced

The new GP contract for Scotland comes into force today. Backed by investment of £110 million in 2018-19 and jointly developed with the BMA, it will ensure GPs can spend more time with the patients who need them most by ensuring patients can access the right person at the right time. Continue reading Patient care strengthened as new GP contract introduced

Neonatal Fund will support families through “hugely testing and emotional time”

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”

Briggs Commends Education for Young People on Cancer Prevention

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

Easter Eggstravaganza: Open Day at Redhall Walled Garden this Saturday

SAMH Redhall Walled Garden is holding a community Easter Open Day on Saturday 31st March (12 – 4pm).

We will be offering :-

  • Easter Quiz & Trail
  • Egg & Spoon races
  • Plants for Sales
  • Historic Garden
  • Cream Teas

Redhall Walled Garden

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