There have been 34 laboratory-confirmed cases of monkeypox reported in Scotland since 23 May 2022.
Monkeypox Vaccination Programme Being Planned for Some Health Care Workers
New Research In Treating Broken Heart Syndrome
” It is vital that we develop a high-quality evidence base to guide clinicians in the management of this condition.” Dr David Gamble from the University of Aberdeen
Monkeypox Update 28th June 2022
Up to 26 June 2022 there were 1,076 laboratory confirmed cases in the UK. Of these, 27 were in Scotland, 5 were in Northern Ireland, 9 were in Wales and 1,035 were in England.
“It felt awesome to be back together as a Shed” Orkney Men’s Shed Update
“This week (06 June) was the first week that we met, as a ‘proper’ Shed,”
Minimum Unit Pricing & Its Effects On Those With Alcohol Dependency
“It is important that alcohol treatment services and other organisations find ways to support those who do have financial problems, particularly as inflation rises.” Professor John Holmes
10 Confirmed Cases of #Monkeypox in Scotland
There are currently 287 confirmed cases in England, 10 in Scotland, 2 in Northern Ireland and 3 in Wales.
Supporting Young People Living with Huntington’s Disease
“Living with a parent who has a serious hereditary degenerative condition like Huntington’s disease (HD) can be extremely difficult for children and young people” Dr Karen Keenan
Endometriosis : Funding For New Research in Scotland
A funding award of up to £250,000 is available for researchers in Scotland – the first country in the UK to introduce a Women’s Health Plan
82% increase in demand for occupational therapy-led rehabilitation services in the UK
The Scottish Government has committed an initial tranche of £3 million to improve the care and support available for people with long COVID.
Orkney Men’s Shed Update : Setting Up New Premises
“a few of us have been down there on Tuesdays and Thursdays for a few hours to clear up the old building…and generally get the building as set up and ready to go as far as possible, for when we’re allowed to eventually open the doors to our members.”
