To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Get Walking Lanarkshire is highlighting the benefits of a health walk. Get Walking Lanarkshire currently organises 33 free weekly health walks which last no longer than an hour and go at a gentle pace. Local people who take part in the walks have shared their top 10 benefits: A social […]
According to NHS Scotland, 1 in 9 women in Scotland will develop breast cancer in their lives. Please share. This could save a life. Screening is one of the most effective ways to find cancer early. Don’t ignore your invite, it literally could save your life. To learn more about breast screening, visit nhsinform.scot/breastscreening If […]
Scottish Government have announced that the official guidance on wearing face masks in healthcare settings is set to end. The guidance rules for hospital, medical centres and dentists was first brought in during the pandemic in June 2020 and will official be withdrawn next week, on May 16, 2023. The latest easing of guidance comes […]
The law ensuring that period products are free of charge in certain settings across Scotland comes into force today. Local authorities, education providers and other specified public service bodies must now ensure period products are generally obtainable free of charge. The council has already been implementing this policy – since 2021, more than 25,000 products […]