Avoidable deaths in 2023 remain higher than pre-pandemic
One in four people in Scotland die an avoidable death, according to National Records of Scotland.
Young men most likely to drown despite drop in water-related deaths across Scotland
Water fatality statistics in Scotland reveals that men, particularly those aged 20 to 29, are at risk of drowning compared to other groups. According to fresh data from the Water…
Scotland’s first music & fitness festival announced for 2026
Scotland’s first-ever music, fitness and wellness festival is coming, and it all begins in Paisley.
New walking and cycling route between Paisley and Renfrew officially open
A new walking and cycling route between Paisley and Renfrew has been officially opened and provides an active travel link between the two town centres for the first time in
Paisley opticians kicks off new era with additional testing room
Specsavers in Paisley has unveiled a brand-new testing room at its Moss Street store, allowing for additional clinics and eye tests throughout the week for customers across the town.
Anyone affected by chest, heart and stroke issues can tap into local support
A free event by Paisley and District u3a features guest speaker, Caroline Galffy from CHSS (Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland). Caroline, who is a Community Support Services Manager, will detail
Renfrewshire Health & Social Care Partnership appoint Interim Chief Officer
Carron O’Byrne has been appointed as Interim Chief Officer of Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), subject to formal ratification by IJB Members at its next meeting in March.
People across Renfrewshire get comfortable talking about mental health for Time to Talk Day
Mental health was a key talking point for Renfrewshire last week, as people across the region got involved in Time to Talk Day.
Paisley dog handler walks the walk Up Ben Nevis 6 months after her stroke
Laura Collingwood, from Paisley, tackled Ben Nevis with her group of friends to raise more than £1,500 for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland.
Children’s Mental Health Week: A woodland walk works wonders
To help promote Children’s Mental Health week, Forestry and Land Scotland is inviting families and young people to visit a forest – and find out that a woodland walk works