Tag: health

  • Survey finds more Scots turn to walking to boost mental health 

    Walking charity urges the public to get moving in the winter months  AN increasing number of Scots are using walking as a means to boost their mental health and beat their winter woes.  The 2023 National Survey of Attitudes to Walking and Wheeling in Scotland, commissioned by charity Paths for All, reveals that an increasing…

  • Scots farmers to be offered free health “MOT”

    FARMERS who attend the Aberdeen Christmas Classic at Thainstone on Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 November will be offered a free health “MOT”. After a successful trial at events earlier this year including the Royal Highland Show, The Health Hut initiative will give guests the opportunity to have a check-up, including blood pressure, early diabetes…

  • Scots teacher’s raises incredible £2k in fundraiser to support mental health

    A SCOTS teacher has raised an incredible £1,600 in support of local children receiving quality mental health and social emotional learning support. Kate McGarrity raised the money after hosting a fundraiser at Goals in Shawlands, Glasgow last weekend. Kate McGarrity (left), from Riverbank Primary, at her fundraising event along with Katrina McGovern, the Barnardo’s Programme…

  • Momentum builds for Kincardine Health Centre campaign

    A CAMPAIGN to reverse a decision to withdraw funding for a new health centre in Kincardine is gathering momentum after a public meeting secured the support of a leading MSP. The meeting was organised by Councillor Graeme Downie, Labour Councillor for West Fife & Coastal Villages. It also heard from Jackie Baillie MSP, Shadow Cabinet…

  • New event hopes to help farming community with mental health

    SCOTS farmers will have the chance to focus on their mental health at an inaugural event this week. The future farming expo Scotland will be held for free and take place over two days at Aberdeen’s P&J Live venue tomorrow and Wednesday. Last year, a survey by the Farm Safety Foundation found that 92% of…

  • New Scottish study to address challenges of health inequality

    A MAJOR new £2.5m project will address health inequality using medical technologies developed by partners across Scotland. It will examine how advancements in technology could move treatments away from large hospitals and into more accessible settings such as GP surgeries or a patient’s home. ‘Accelerating Impact of Community Health Care in Tayside’ (AICCET) will be…

  • New Scottish study to address challenges of health inequality

    A MAJOR new £2.5m project will address health inequality using medical technologies developed by partners across Scotland. It will examine how advancements in technology could move treatments away from large hospitals and into more accessible settings such as GP surgeries or a patient’s home. ‘Accelerating Impact of Community Health Care in Tayside’ (AICCET) will be…