Reusable facemasks made using smartphones and 3D printers

Bespoke, reusable facemasks made using smartphones and 3D printers could help better protect people during future epidemics or further waves of Covid-19, new re... Read More...

A smoke-free and ‘appier future

NHS Lanarkshire has partnered with Smoke Free, to give staff from hospitals and a number of local organisations additional support to quit smoking simply just b... Read More...

Dancing doc keeps nation fit and raises money for charity throughout pandemic

An NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde consultant has been helping keep communities fit throughout lockdown, thanks to a unique Bollywood Dance fitness class. Quee... Read More...

PDA CALLS FOR AN END TO VIOLENCE IN PHARMACY

As today marks World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2021 and International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD), the Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) is highli... Read More...

Up to 200 Glasgow volunteers needed for latest UK COVID-19 vaccine study

The latest vaccine study to open in the UK examining a new COVID-19 vaccine candidate is recruiting up to 200 volunteers in Glasgow. Developed by the special... Read More...

Asymptomatic Testing Sites – Week commencing Monday 26 April

Rapid coronavirus (COVID-19) testing is now available for people without symptoms in Ayrshire. The community testing initiative, in partnership with the Scot... Read More...

Under 50s invited to roll up their sleeves as over 300,000 vaccines delivered in Tayside

NHS Tayside’s vaccination teams have now delivered over 300,000 COVID-19 vaccines – with 62% of Tayside adults having the first dose and 24% having their second... Read More...

Care home study highlights Covid‘s mental toll

Covid-related restrictions have caused mental distress to three out of four people who have relatives in care homes, a study shows. Being unable to see and t... Read More...

Edinburgh spinout aims to boost cancer testing

A university spinout aims to revolutionise the early diagnosis of difficult-to-detect cancers with a new blood-based biopsy device. BioCaptiva has launched w... Read More...

Significant easing of restrictions across retail, hospitality and travel.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced details of the further relaxation of restrictions across Scotland. From Monday 26 April, hospitality venues such... Read More...