
“There are now many cancers where the earlier it is found, the easier it is to treat and the higher your chance of survival.”
“There are now many cancers where the earlier it is found, the easier it is to treat and the higher your chance of survival.”
“GPs play a vital role in making the crucial early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer which can give patients a much higher chance of longer-term survival if they are diagnosed in time for surgery”
The new statistics published for Orkney show the population at 22,000.
“If we do not have enough people then we struggle to deliver the service”
The Royal College of Midwives have come out in support of Scotland’s Baby Box scheme and recommend that this is rolled out across the UK.
Dr Philippa Whitford MP addressed a public meeting in Kirkwall on Brexit and Health
“Anything which can save lives and stop the distressing death of a new-born baby has to be welcomed with open arms.”
This is a provision NHS Orkney and NHS Shetland are also looking into.
“many of the drugs involved in the deaths may be prescribed ones and not all from illegal sources. “
Monday 18th – Friday 22nd June 2018 is Loneliness Awareness Week