Posts Tagged ‘health’
Pizzas support hospitality workers
MORE than 100 pizzas will be handed out to hospitality workers in Edinburgh today to support mental health and combat loneliness during lockdown. Pizza shop chain Civerinos has teamed up for its project with The Scotch Broth, a charity supporting hospitality workers who are furloughed or unemployed. Michele Civiera, managing director of Civerinos, said: “The…
Read MoreFishing set to return
The Scottish Gamekeepers Association has welcomed reports that the Scottish Government is set to ease some restrictions on local area angling when it sets out its framework and timetable for changes to lockdown on Thursday.
Read MoreGamekeepers sculpt heather message for ambulance crews
Gamekeepers on Greenlaw Moor in the Scottish Borders have demonstrated their solidarity with health workers after counting the ambulances passing them on the Duns road. Head Gamekeeper Jamie Goodall and Tom Wilson realised how much busier the road adjacent to their ground had become with emergency vehicles during the Covid-19 crisis. Whilst carrying out agreed…
Read MoreA biscuit and a Blether
With the Corona virus lockdown causing a spike in loneliness, particularly amongst the retired population, Edinburgh charity project Vintage Vibes has launched a phone-based service to help vulnerable over-60s cope with self-isolation. Seniors who normally meet at least weekly with a dedicated volunteer will instead receive phone calls, with Vintage Vibes also extending the service…
Read MoreThis year’s Borders Union Show is cancelled
The Border Union Show 2020 has been cancelled due to the ongoing coronavirus situation. The Border Union Agricultural Society directors, trustees and staff, after taking careful account of the latest UK and Scottish Government and public health guidance, have announced the cancellation of the show, due to be held on July 24 and 25. With…
Read MoreJohnnie Walker owner joins the Covid-19 fight
Johnnie Walker owner Diageo has pledged to enable the creation of more than eight million bottles of hand sanitiser. They are to donate up to two million litres of alcohol to manufacturing partners, to help protect frontline healthcare workers in the fight against Covid-19. The distiller will provide Grain Neutral Spirit (GNS) – a 96%…
Read MoreStores to install cough and sneeze checkout screens
New safety screens to be installed at checkouts in supermarket stores nationwide from today. Lidl announced it will install checkout protection screens across all its stores in Scotland and the rest of the UK. The safety measure will see thousands of screens rolled out in stores across the country in order to protect Lidl colleagues…
Read MoreHow to put a healthy glow on your face
Chamomile Sanctuary is tucked away in the heart of the West End of Edinburgh. Heading down the stairs into the womb-like relaxation room I felt the strains of the day start to melt away, and I hadn’t even started my treatment yet. My visit was to test run the new Medik8 Facial and I was…
Read MoreJoin a virtual 10K for Kidney Kids Scotland event
A Scottish charity has announced the launch of its first ever virtual run. The Kidney Kids Scotland 10K is your chance to earn a specially-designed Kidney Kids Scotland medal celebrating their 20th birthday in 2020. Participants can complete the 10K however you like – walk, jog or run – and can complete the distance in…
Read MoreHer life was ruined by a blood transfusion
This is the truly tragic tale of how one woman’s life has been affected by one of the UK’s biggest medical scandals –blood transfusion contamination. Gill Fyffe received the transfusion after undergoing a traumatic birth. Several unexplained side-effects followed and seven years later she was diagnosed with Hepatitis C. Now in seriously deteriorating health and…
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