St Andrew’s First Aid celebrates major milestones for its young recruits Everyone has it in them to save a life, no matter what age they learn vital first aid skills. Health
Thousands win appeals after being wrongly denied disability benefits More than one in two people with illness or disabilities who took the government to court after losing out on benefits went on to win their case. Health
Scottish tap water is recognised as best for healthy teeth Scotland’s tap water has become the first in the world to gain international approval for keeping teeth healthy. Health
Volunteers wanted to assist veterans with hearing loss or tinnitus A charity is urging people to consider volunteering to support older veterans whose lives have been distressed by hearing loss or tinnitus. Health
Young people failed by gap in mental health support services A leading mental health charity has reacted to “worrying” findings in a report showing an increase in the use of compulsory treatment. Health
10 cancer signs you should never ignore Cancer Research UK has warned that 100,000 cancer patients are being diagnosed too late every year. Health
Knowing the symptoms of leukaemia could save lives People are being encouraged to learn the symptoms of leukaemia during Blood Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) which takes place throughout September. Health
Air Ambulance Week focuses on high-flying life savers Air Ambulance charities are aiming to raise awareness and much-needed funds during National Air Ambulance Week (NAAW), September 9 to 15. Health
Libraries to offer free condoms in pilot scheme Aberdeenshire Libraries are working in partnership with NHS Grampian to increase access to free condoms and sexual health information in the community. Health
Children with asthma could be at risk when they return to school Thousands of children in Scotland could be at risk of having a life-threatening asthma attack as they return to school after the summer holidays. Health
More men are taking home screening test for bowel cancer The number of men being tested for bowel cancer is at its highest ever level in Scotland. Health
Retailers found to be complying with minimum alcohol pricing Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) for alcohol has been implemented effectively, with complaince high amongst licensed premises across Scotland. Health
Aberdeenshire libraries to act as NHS hearing aid battery collection points Live Life Aberdeenshire libraries will act as NHS hearing aid battery collection points from next month. Health
“Pretty exceptional” health and social care report An annual report into the work of the Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership has been warmly received by partners. Health
Opt-out: It’s time for Scots to talk about organ donation Scotland already has the highest number of people on the organ donor register in the UK. Health
TalkTime Scotland is just a call away for isolated youngsters They say that growing up is hard to do but imagine how much harder it is for those who already feel different. Health
Find out how ticks can cause serious illnesses during Lyme Disease Awareness Month Lyme disease and its coinfections can cause serious, long-term health issues for those bitten by infected ticks. Health
Maggie’s Centres ensure no-one in Scotland has to face cancer alone No matter where you are on your cancer journey, a warm welcome awaits you at your local Maggie’s Centre. Health
