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Scot Gov Health
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Minister for Public Health and Women’s Health @Jenni_Minto tried out the simulator for robotic assisted surgery at Ninewells on a visit organised by @NHSTayside to learn about the benefits of the technology and hear from patients about their positive experiences.
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Health Secretary @neilcgray visited @AberdeenFC & @AFCCT to see how £100,000 funding will help men to open up about their mental health and wellbeing through The Changing Room – Extra Time initiative. ➡️
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Scot Gov Health
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A consultation on restricting promotions of food high in fat, sugar or salt, which aims to help make the healthier choice the easier choice, has a week to run. Proposals include restricting multi-buys, and selling at locations like checkouts. ➡️
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@ScotGovEdu
ScotGov Education
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This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek – Higher and Further Education Minister @GraemeDeyMSP visited @ArbroathFCTrust to see the work it is doing to support the mental wellbeing of the local community through sport. #MomentsForMovement
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Scot Gov Health
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Public Health Minister @Jenni_Minto met with @UofGMVLS staff today to discuss the University's research strengths and public health priority areas. The Minister also reviewed ongoing projects and their potential impact on health in Scotland.
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Scot Gov Health
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The number of women being tested for breast cancer is at its highest ever level in Scotland. Statistics show more than three in four women (75.9%) took up their screening invitations between 2020 and 2023. Read more:
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Scot Gov Health
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At an @SDFnews and @NationalSFAD event offering MSPs training in administering life-saving naloxone, Drugs and Alcohol Policy Minister Christina McKelvie highlighted that training is also available to the general public. ⬇️
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@Scotambservice
Scottish Ambulance
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It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek . At SAS, through our Mental Health Strategy we have recently introduced: 💚 Mental health triage cars 💚 Staff training in active listening skills 💚Mental health clinical advisors Find out more here:
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@P_H_S_Official
Public Health Scotland
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🚨 A RADAR alert has been issued for the drug xylazine, which is increasingly being detected in overdoses and deaths across Scotland. It is likely to be consumed unintentionally and is commonly found as an adulterant in brown powders sold as heroin.
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Scot Gov Health
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This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek , find out how you can improve your mental wellbeing by hearing what others have found helpful and visit Mind to Mind website➡️
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@scotgov
Scottish Government
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Mind to Mind is a website where people share their own experiences with mental wellbeing to help others who are struggling. Look after your head at
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@scotgovhealth
Scot Gov Health
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On this Nurses' Day 2024 we are celebrating the dedication, compassion and resilience of nurses across Scotland. Thank you for your tireless efforts that continue to inspire us all, while making a profound difference to the lives of countless individuals. #IND2024
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@ScotGovFM
First Minister
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First Minister @JohnSwinney met staff working to detect a range of cancers at St John’s Hospital in Livingston, supported by £30 million from @ScotGov . 🏥He toured the hospital and heard about measures which are delivering faster diagnosis times for patients.
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@neilcgray
Neil Gray MSP
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Your new @scotgovhealth ministerial team! Delighted that @MareeToddMSP @jenni_minto & @ChristinaSNP have been reappointed, with Christina’s crucial Drug & Alcohol policy work coming into health portfolio. We will work hard to drive improvement & reform in these cherished services
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@scotgov
Scottish Government
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The Scottish Parliament has approved new Cabinet Secretary and Minister appointments. For more information on these new appointments, visit
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@mentalhealth
Mental Health Foundation
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Movement isn't just good for physical health - it's great for mental well-being too. Being active triggers 'feel-good' hormones that reduce stress and anger and boosts mental health. Let's make #MomentsForMovement for a healthier mind and body! 💜 #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
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