Rebecca McQuillan 12 Jul 2010 Angela Stark never knows when she’s about to have an epileptic seizure. “One minute I could be standing, the next I could be down on the floor,” she says. The 40-year-old from Cowdenbeath might be … Continue reading →
Open for Registrations 22nd and 23rd September 2010 Register now for the most exciting eHealth conference in Scotland this year! Held at the prestigious Glasgow Science Centre you not only have a great programme, wide range of exhibitors, great views … Continue reading →
Published Date: 10 June 2010 SCOTLAND is not seeing health improvements in line with the level of government spending, according to a new study. • A report by a think-tank and auditors calls for more research into regional behaviour and … Continue reading →
Neil’s Urbanathlon for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland http://www.justgiving.com/Neil-Campbell0 Hello I am raising money for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland by doing the Edinburgh Ubanathon on the 30th of May – an urban 10k race with a twist! As the … Continue reading →
As part of a strategy to put the region at the forefront of a potentially lucrative emerging sector, Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is to host a high level summit on the future of telehealthcare. The challenges of managing the … Continue reading →
Agency claims area is well placed to lead in delivering healthcare from a distance HIE forum aims to put north at tele-healthcare forefront By Iain Ramage Published: 12/04/2010 Development agency Highlands and Islands Enterprise is to host a summit on … Continue reading →
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Continue reading →Hi-tech help to keep older people at home A total of £16m has been invested in telecare technology since 2006 Hi-tech devices to help older people remain independent in their own homes will be funded with a new grant from … Continue reading →
The Registrar General for Scotland today published a report on differences in life expectancy between urban and rural areas, deprived and less deprived areas, and Community Health Partnership areas. The report shows life expectancy in the period 2006-2008. Commenting on … Continue reading →
NHS ‘could save £2m’ on joint implants Waiting times for treatment have ‘considerably’ reduced Health boards in Scotland could save millions of pounds by handling the cost of knee and hip replacements more efficiently, a spending watchdog said. Audit Scotland … Continue reading →