Scotland’s Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Professor Alex McMahon is to retire later this month, marking the conclusion of a distinguished career dedicated to advancing healthcare and nursing practice across the country.

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Help your older relatives and neighbours stay well this spring 🌻

Check they have enough of their prescribed medication and lend a hand if they need more nhs24.info/spring
#HealthyKnowHow

Get the facts about vaping.

Vapes can contain nicotine, and they can quickly become harmfully addictive for children and young people.

nhsinform.scot/vaping

.Hillcrest has applied for Home Office licence to check illegal drugs for contaminants in Dundee.
Drugs & Alcohol Minister Christina McKelvie said the charity service, with Scottish Government support, will speed the response to emerging trends & reduce risk.

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Health Secretary Neil Gray MSP toured various facilities in Shetland, including Overtonlea Care Centre, Scalloway Health Centre, and several areas within the Gilbert Bain Hospital. Highlights of his visit included meeting staff and visiting the site of Shetland’s new MRI scanner.

This financial year we are supporting Scotland’s health and social care services by providing over £19.5 billion funding.

Frontline funding in this area has more than doubled in cash terms since 2006-7.

Find out more at gov.scot/budget-twsgs

As part of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Workforce Action Plan a review of Mental Health Nursing in Scotland is taking place.

Mental health nurses working in all sectors including students, academic staff, and trades unions are invited to take part.

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If you’re aged 75 or over, look out for your COVID-19 vaccine invitation arriving by post, email or text. Don’t let your protection fade this spring.

For more information, visit nhsinform.scot/springvaccine
#SpringVaccine

Quitting smoking isn’t easy. Often it can take a few attempts.
Get help with free support.
With #QuitYourWay you’re more likely to stop – and stay stopped.
Get started at nhs24.info/QuitYourWaySco…

Right care. Right place.

Only go to A&E for critical emergencies.

Find out more about where to get the right care in the right place at NHSinform.scot

Health Secretary Neil Gray MSP visited NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s New Victoria Hospital to meet staff following the introduction of a new staffing act to support better workforce planning and delivery of frontline services.

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Thank you to everyone who came along to our Scotland and Northern Ireland Stakeholder and Advisory Groups’ Parliamentary Event last week where disabled people showcased that ‘The Purpose of Life is a Life of Purpose’.

Watch a replay of the Live Stream at youtube.com/watch?v=WYNhdM…

@ScotGov will consult on Scotland National Team matches being available free-to-air as First Minister Humza Yousaf has announced a consultation in the face of UK Government inaction.

It is part of broader analysis of the case to expand the list of free-to-air games: gov.scot/news/consultat…

Health Secretary @Neilcgray welcomed the Health and Care Staffing (Scotland) Act which came into effect today. The legislation for all Office of the Chief Executive NHSScotland health professions promotes better workforce planning and processes to support frontline staff delivering services.

Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy Christina McKelvie has visited the site of a proposed drug checking facility in Aberdeen. Alcohol&Drugs Action have confirmed an application has been submitted to the Home Office.

A new Funeral Director Code of Practice will come into force in Scotland in March 2025, aimed at ensuring minimum standards of care of the deceased.

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Be prepared for seasonal illness this spring. Have some #HealthyKnowHow .
Keep some over-the-counter remedies at home to help with common illnesses and ailments such as colds, sore throats and hay fever.

🌼Visit nhs24.info/spring

Public Health Minister Jenni Minto MSP has outlined in Parliament how Scotland will take forward work on the UK-wide Tobacco and Vapes Bill in response to the four nations consultation on creating a smoke free generation.

More info: bit.ly/Actionontobacc…

Today Public Health Minister Jenni Minto MSP has launched the HIV Transmission Elimination Delivery Plan. It includes:

•Stopping new cases of HIV in Scotland
•Reducing stigma
•Continuing to support those living with HIV

Find out more: ow.ly/2bMO50R27wb

Official Opening of Goathill Project Development

Maree Todd and Joe FitzPatrick MSP joined Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and Hebridean Housing Partnership at the official opening of the Goathill Project Development.

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Read the full story on the Comhairle website:
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