No better way to start the week than to hear the @fire_scot@AnthonyNolan partnership have had another donor!
That is 121 families that given hope and patients a second chance. All because of our amazing volunteers, school partners and pupils.
#WorkingTogetherSavingLives
The next Scottish Cancer PROMs Forum is next Friday 15th May! To see the agenda and register , click here now: https://t.co/PKOrGMjiKF
Registration is open til 11:59 on Wednesday.
Today is my cancerversary. I’ve been living with blood cancer so long that it is now legally allowed to drink! 18 years of feeling like 💩 still much better than the alternative so feeling grateful! #FuCancer
The COVID-19 vaccine is being offered to those most at risk. A vaccine refresh now can help top up your protection through the season.
Find out more at https://t.co/cPcAwDQg1r
#SpringTopUp
Scotland can transform health and wellbeing with bold national action. We know what works, now it’s time to go further. Read our feature with @HolyroodDaily, where our Chair Ally Boyle and Paul Johnston share how we can drive positive change locally and nationally.
Ahead of the 20th anniversary of the smoking ban in Scotland this week, we've published a new report that shows the positive impact this measure has had on non-smokers too.
Smoking rates have halved and thousands of lives have been saved as a result.
https://t.co/MPIkc76WJW
Health inequalities in Scotland remain substantial and persistent.
We've published a new report today that evidences the need for sustained and strengthened action to improve the nation's health.
Read the full report here: https://t.co/eXFUvJIgrb
Glasgow’s iconic Hydro will host the Glasgow 2026 Opening Ceremony this summer. 📣
And we need you! 🫵🏻
We are on the hunt for 700 enthusiastic, energetic volunteers to be part of something unforgettable. 🏴
📲Find out more and get involved: https://t.co/jILt0U5iBk
In Scotland, people living in our poorest neighbourhoods are nearly 5x more likely to die from preventable illnesses than in our wealthiest.
Our new strategy sets out how we'll address this deep inequality and change the direction of Scotland’s health 🔽
https://t.co/WyQnL4ZaGK
Today is #HPVAwarenessDay. HPV is common and often has no symptoms. It usually clears on its own, but some types can cause cancer. In Scotland, all S1 pupils get the HPV vaccine to help protect against HPV‑related cancers.
Visit https://t.co/T39mLzDI0x to learn more.
There are over 100 different types of blood cancer, but some are rarer than others. If you've been diagnosed with a rare blood cancer, it might be harder to find others who have it too, or truly understand ❤️
Share to help us raise awareness. #RareDiseaseDay
Our new policy guide highlights our 10-year strategy and is designed to support partners with practical steps needed to improve Scotland’s health. We’re committed to working with @scotgov, local partners and communities to reduce inequalities.
More info⬇️
https://t.co/ilRByIhfVp
In our latest blog, Dr Fatim Lakha, Consultant in Public Health Medicine and Dr Grant Wyper, Principal Epidemiologist reflect on the latest healthy life expectancy statistics published by @NatRecordsScot .
Read it here:▶️https://t.co/VDfcv248cp
Meet Dr Claire Roddie, one of our incredible blood cancer researchers 👩🔬🔬
She's trying to understand why CAR T-cell therapy can be life-changing for some people with blood cancer, but not work as well for others.
Prof. Jim McMenamin was interviewed on BBC Radio Scotland Drivetime to discuss the rising cases of measles detected amongst children in England, and what this could mean for Scotland.
For more information about the MMRV vaccine visit https://t.co/zRLE5CLmtE