Free mental health services for all in Scottish Borders as NHS waiting times soar
Two online mental health and wellbeing services have been launched by Scottish Borders Council to ensure young people in the region receive and have access to timely support. The council has...
Online resource launched to support pupils’ mental health
An online learning resource to help school staff support young people’s mental health has been unveiled by the Scottish Government today. Staff will be able to learn more about factors...
Pupils help launch online mental health services for all across Aberdeenshire
Two online mental health support services have gone live in Aberdeenshire this week, available for free to everyone aged 10 and over. The launch of the mental health platforms has...
NHS Scotland invests £20m in 10 surgical robots to improve cancer treatment
NHS Scotland has invested around £20 million in 10 surgical robots in a bid to complete less invasive procedures on cancer patients and boost hospital capacity across the country. The...
Come fly with me – Covid digital vaccination certificate prepares for take-off
When it comes to testing technology on users Deryck Mitchelson turned to an unusual focus group. He asked his elderly mum and dad to register their house as a venue...
US life sciences multinational to create more than 150 jobs in West Lothian
A US life sciences multinational has announced a £3.8m investment at its West Lothian site, which will lead to the creation of 156 skilled jobs over the next three years....
Lanarkshire residents can now get fit online – with ‘Weigh to Go’
NHS Lanarkshire has launched a free online fitness series to help the local community get in shape and lead a healthier lifestyle. The local health board’s community adult weight management...
NHS Highland moves towards financial recovery
The great improvement in an NHS board’s financial performance over the last three years has been formally recognised by the Scottish Government. NHS Highland has officially moved to stage three...
Scottish healthcare data giant to expand US presence with £282m deal
A Scottish healthcare data giant has acquired a US pharmaceutical company for £282m in a bid to expand its presence in the US. The new deal with Florida-based Sentry –...
New sensor project could help those with bowel conditions
A collaborative research team led by engineers at a Scottish university is designing a bowel sensor that could alert people when they need to go to the toilet. Over 6.5m...
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