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HEALTH
Men Do Talk in Sheds, says charity
Men Do Talk in Sheds, says charity
Some men struggle to open up, but the Scottish Men’s Sheds Association is quashing this theory through a series of animations.
Turriff community voices its concern over healthcare provision
Turriff community voices its concern over healthcare provision
A public meeting highlighted issues around accessing GP services, the Minor Injury Unit provision and ambulance coverage for the area.
"Absolutely heartbreaking": Calls for help as drug deaths rise
"Absolutely heartbreaking": Calls for help as drug deaths rise
MSP Tess White has urged the Scottish Government to tackle the “heartbreaking” number of lives lost to drugs across the north-east.
SAMH, NHS Grampian and Police Scotland unite as mental health concerns grow
SAMH, NHS Grampian and Police Scotland unite as mental health concerns grow
Organisations have come together to urge anyone having suicidal thoughts to reach out for help and for those worried about someone to act.
Insulin pioneer is the focus for Inverurie Probus talk
Insulin pioneer is the focus for Inverurie Probus talk
Retired consultant diabetologist Dr Ken McHardy was the guest speaker and discussed the work of Kintore born Thomas Fraser.
Concerns over “critical pressure” on Turriff community’s local healthcare services will be the focus of a public meeting next week
Concerns over “critical pressure” on Turriff community’s local healthcare services will be the focus of a public meeting next week
Representatives of the Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership, Scottish Ambulance Service and the local GP practice are set to attend.
Cancer support group formed to assist people in Banff area
Cancer support group formed to assist people in Banff area
Isabel McArthur formed Can Be OK after she was diagnosed with breast cancer and realised there must be others in the community who needed assistance.
High praise for Peterhead care home in inspection report
High praise for Peterhead care home in inspection report
Grangepark in Peterhead has received high praise across all areas following an unannounced inspection in April.
Aberdeenshire veterans encouraged to get involved with new mental health campaign
Aberdeenshire veterans encouraged to get involved with new mental health campaign
The campaign from See Me seeks to encourage veterans from all of the Forces to speak up and ask for help when struggling with their mental health.
Call for more workplace support during menopause
Call for more workplace support during menopause
MSP Gillian Martin has welcomed report findings calling for greater rights and protection in the workplace for women experiencing the menopause.
