Long-term transformation plan approved to reshape health and social care in Renfrewshire
A new long-term programme aimed at reshaping how health and social care services are delivered in Renfrewshire has been approved by board members.
New carers strategy to be consulted on as thousands remain ‘hidden carers’ in Renfrewshire
A refreshed carers strategy is set to go out to public consultation after health and social care leaders warned that thousands of unpaid carers in Renfrewshire remain unidentified.
Former footballer Andy McLaren shares remarkable story of addiction and recovery
Former professional footballer Andy McLaren has spoken candidly about his battles with drink and drugs, and the remarkable comeback that ultimately led to him pulling on a Scotland shirt.
Care packages protected despite pressure to make savings, health board told
Health and social care bosses in Renfrewshire have admitted they cannot deliver millions of pounds in planned savings because people still need the care they receive.
Voluntary redundancies approved as staffing pressures persist in Renfrewshire health services
Voluntary redundancies have been approved within Renfrewshire’s health and social care services despite ongoing concerns about staffing pressures and recruitment difficulties.
Hospital at Home saves more than 700 bed days as Renfrewshire service set to expand
A Renfrewshire health service that delivers hospital-level care in patients’ own homes has already saved more than 700 hospital bed days, Renfrewshire IJB members have been told.
Film celebrating rural volunteering across Renfrewshire and Inverclyde to be screened in Greenock
A short film highlighting rural volunteering across Renfrewshire and Inverclyde is set to be screened at a public event later this month.
Jenny’s Well Nature Reserve in Paisley highlights Breathing Space Day message
NHS 24’s Breathing Space service is encouraging people across Renfrewshire to step outdoors this Breathing Space Day, highlighting the positive impact that spending time in nature can have on mental
Mind to Mind campaign urges Scots to seek support for mental wellbeing
The Scottish Government’s Mind to Mind mental wellbeing campaign is encouraging people across Scotland to take better care of their mental health and to seek support when they need it.
Chickenpox vaccine to be rolled out across the NHS
A vaccine that protects against chickenpox is to be rolled out across the NHS for the first time, with children set to receive it as part of their routine jabs.