Minister for Mental Health, Maureen Watt has launched a new training resource to help meet the needs of people affected by trauma and abuse. The National Knowledge and Skills Framework for Trauma is designed to support people working in the public and third sectors in Scotland to support those affected by trauma, their families, carers and supporters. Continue reading Trauma framework launched
More than 200 local primary school children took part in a 14-sport ‘Mini-Olympics’ at Spartans Community Football Academy’s Ainslie Park home yesterday. The pupils aged 10-12 enjoyed rugby, cycling, athletics, football, and relay races as part of a programme to help introduce young people to sport and the psychological and physiological benefits it brings. Continue reading Good sports: medals all round at Spartans mini-Olympics
Changing the way hospital staff respond to changes in the clinical condition of young patients could help to avoid a trip to intensive care, an Edinburgh study has revealed. Most children admitted to hospital recover on hospital wards, however, some may become more unwell, at times quite rapidly – but training staff to react to early symptoms could save lives and improve patient outcomes, says the study’s lead Dr Ulf Theilen. Continue reading Study cuts time young patients spend in intensive care
Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust has been helping Pilton Equalities Project to create a new Health & Wellbeing community garden at their West Pilton base, and the new garden is getting into good shape after a series of planting and growing sessions. Continue reading PEP community garden takes shape for summer
Transport Minister Humza Yousaf has announced a new active travel campaign which encourages people to walk for short journeys at least one day a week.
The campaign focuses on long-term behaviour change and is calling on people to walk to work or school by leaving the car so they reap the health and environmental benefits.
Continue reading Minister launches Walk Day Wednesday challenge
WEDNESDAY 17 MAY 12 – 2pm
Living in Harmony, Pilton Community Health Project
National charity Heart Research UK has partnered with McClure Solicitors in Edinburgh to promote the importance of making a Will or updating an existing Will. Throughout May 2017 McClure Solicitors in Edinburgh will join forces with Heart Research UK to provide a special Will writing service, waiving their usual fee but providing the same Will service and advice – in return for a donation to Heart Research UK. Continue reading Make a will this May and help hearts near you
NHS 24 is marking its 15th Anniversary as figures reveal the service has taken more than 20 million calls from the public since it opened in 2002. Continue reading NHS 24 celebrates 15 years service by hitting the 20 million-call mark
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A new scheme aims to reduce women’s risk of developing breast cancer by helping them lose weight and become more active. Continue reading ActWELL: reducing the risk of breast cancer
An exciting new class for mums looking to get back in to fitness after having a baby is set to be trialled at Ainslie Park Leisure Centre this month. Continue reading Bring your baby to your workout time at Ainslie Park
