Chief Medical Officer, Professor Sir Gregor Smith, visited Montrose to see at first-hand the prevention and proactive care work in Angus. The work is a collaboration between Angus Health and Social Care Partnership, Angus Council and ANGUSalive. During his visit, Professor Smith learned about the wide-ranging initiatives aimed at supporting people to live better for […]
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The initiative, which is funded by NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation, has been developed in partnership with the University of West of Scotland and the Alzheimer Scotland Centre for Policy and Practice. The academy will initially provide a one-day programme designed to support carers to understand the effects of dementia, assist the development of practical care
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This year, Carers Rights Day is Thursday 21st November 2024 and this year’s theme is “Recognising Your Rights”. Every day people become unpaid carers for a partner, family member or a friend – many of whom do not see themselves as carers, often unaware of their legal rights and what they are entitled to in
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People across Angus are being encouraged to begin planning for the time when they may no longer be able to make decisions for themselves. Many people assume that in these situations a family member, such as a husband or wife, can make welfare and financial decisions. However, legally this is not the case. A Power
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Today is Men’s Mental Health Day which provides an opportunity to promote discussions and actions that support men’s mental health. We have to chosen to highlight Andy’s Man Club who want to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health and create a judgment-free, confidential space where men can be open about the storms in their lives.
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Each year on 1st October, people across the world mark United Nations International Day of Older People to raise awareness of opportunities and challenges faced by ageing populations, and to mobilize the wider community to address difficulties faced by older people. This year’s UK theme is: “The part we play”: Celebrating the integral role of older
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Each year, Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland host a range of online and in-person events and activities to celebrate self management across Scotland annually
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Are you an innovative individual that can take up the role of Chair at Tayside NHS Board? If you are people focused, with a vision of how health and care can transform to meet the demands of the future then we want you. Help us set the direction for health in NHS Tayside and transform
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After leaving the RAF after 38 years I decided to retire early but soon found I needed to do something with my time that would benefit people who needed help across Angus. I was informed of volunteer driving by several drivers who were already doing volunteering, I decide to contact the office and offer my
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On Thursday 23rd May, the Royal College of Nursing hosted their annual RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards. These awards are held to highlight, recognise and celebrate the dedication and professional care of nursing staff across the country. Denise Harrison, Practice Nurse, Brechin Health Centre, was triumphant in the Peoples Choice award category, for
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