Opt-out: It’s time for Scots to talk about organ donation Scotland already has the highest number of people on the organ donor register in the UK. Health
CLAN Banchory says thanks to its helpers A north-east charity has held events to thank its volunteers, as part of national Volunteers’ Week. Health
Golfers, check your balls! Every year, more than 3,000 men in Scotland are diagnosed with prostate cancer. Sadly, almost 1,000 men die from the disease every year. Health
TalkTime Scotland is just a call away for isolated youngsters They say that growing up is hard to do but imagine how much harder it is for those who already feel different. Health
Funding for Parkinson’s research An Aboyne man, diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2014, has praised a specialist exercise as having a huge impact on his symptoms. Health
Find out how ticks can cause serious illnesses during Lyme Disease Awareness Month Lyme disease and its coinfections can cause serious, long-term health issues for those bitten by infected ticks. Health
Maggie’s Centres ensure no-one in Scotland has to face cancer alone No matter where you are on your cancer journey, a warm welcome awaits you at your local Maggie’s Centre. Health
Scots invited to take a bite out of The Big Lunch during its 10th anniversary A new survey has revealed that one in five people in the UK have never spoken to their neighbours. Health
Concerns raised about insulin supplies after Brexit A diabetes charity has raised concerns that Brexit may impact on the availability of life-saving insulin supplies. People
Should I renew my EHIC card or will Brexit make it invalid? Q. I have received reminders to renew my EHIC 111. Health
More Scots are surviving cancer than ever before A Scottish couple have shared their own cancer stories in a bid to encourage fellow Scots to act early. Health
Wear tartan for a day to support Cancer Support Scotland on St Andrew’s Day It is St Andrew’s Day tomorrow (Friday) and our readers are being invited to dig out their tartan to help Cancer Support Scotland. Health
A time for bereaved Scottish parents to remember The best possible care for bereaved parents, no matter where they live in the country. Health
CLIC Sargent asks government to create patient travel fund Today, and every day, 11 children and young people in the UK will hear the devastating news they have cancer. Health
Scottish tradesmen: it’s your call to help children Protecting children does not just fall to the police, social workers and professionals who work with them. Health
We need everybody in Scotland on NHS Organ Donor Register Today, there are 550 people in Scotland waiting for a call that could change their lives. Health
Aberdeenshire man’s life-saving call ... on honeymoon! Nick and Philippa Allan got married last August and just a week later received a call that changed their lives. Health
Scottish roads still cut short far too many lives The death of Diana, Princess of Wales, in August 1997 prompted RoadPeace to designate August as National Road Victim Month. Health
Turning a blind eye to 10,000 deaths in Scotland Imagine the entire population of a Scottish town like Fort William or Stranraer being wiped out in just ten years. Health
Quick thinking saves visitor’s life A man who collapsed at a remote Deeside beauty spot came face to face recently with the volunteers who saved his life. Health
