Assessments for disability support will be carried out by Social Security Scotland, fully supported by public sector healthcare professionals – and people will be given greater choice and flexibility over their assessments. Continue reading Social Security Scotland to deliver disability assessments
Edinburgh residents are thanked for their contribution as the public consultation on a national deposit return closed on Tuesday (25 September). Zero Waste Scotland took the conversation around the country gathering views from people, including many Edinburgh locals who took the time to share their opinions. Continue reading Edinburgh thanked for sharing views on a Scottish Deposit Return
More support for young people, a national programme for new mothers and next-day help for more than 1,000 people in distress demonstrate some of the progress that has been made under Scotland’s national strategy for mental health. Continue reading Progress on mental health
Miles Briggs MSP has requested a Parliamentary Statement from Health Secretary, Jeane Freeman MSP, to get an update on the future of St. John’s children’s ward return of out of hours services. Continue reading Briggs requests update on St John’s children’s ward
An Edinburgh man has won a prestigious award from a Scottish charity for his work in ensuring local people, including those with cancer and dementia, don’t miss out on regular walks in their local community. Continue reading Edinburgh volunteer manages cancer by helping others
International Development Minister, Ben Macpherson is to visit Malawi to see the impact of Scotland’s longstanding partnerships. Continue reading Ben Macpherson to visit Malawi
Campaign to reduce fear of cancer underway.
A campaign is aiming to change the way cancer is viewed in Scotland, ensuring people act early to improve their chances of survival – for example by posting a completed bowel screening test, attending a mammogram or having a prostate examination. Continue reading New campaign to detect cancer early
Natural Environment Minister Mairi Gougeon has announced more support to tackle marine litter build ups on Scotland’s coastlines.
WORLD SEPSIS DAY – 13th SEPTEMBER
The chair of a taskforce reviewing mental healthcare for young people has called for a stronger focus on prevention and more community-based care. Continue reading Improving young people’s mental health
