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.
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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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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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.
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:
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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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:
🚨 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.
This
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
, find out how you can improve your mental wellbeing by hearing what others have found helpful and visit Mind to Mind website➡️
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
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.
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
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