Free prostate cancer screening event coming to Linwood and Paisley
Men over 40 are being offered free prostate cancer screening as part of a new early detection campaign.
Paisley half marathon route confirmed as runners head out to Elderslie before town centre finish
Road closures will be in place across Paisley and surrounding areas on Sunday 22nd March 2026 for the Paisley Half Marathon.
650,000 Scots urged to quit tobacco on No Smoking Day
Around 650,000 people in Scotland are being urged to quit tobacco as part of No Smoking Day on Wednesday, 11th March 2026.
Charity shares advice on supporting bereaved mums ahead of Mother’s Day
A baby loss charity is encouraging people across Scotland to support mums who have experienced pregnancy or baby loss as Mother’s Day approaches.
Renfrewshire hosts launch of national adult protection training framework
A new national framework aimed at improving support for adults at risk of harm has been launched in Renfrewshire.
Healthy life expectancy falls as Renfrewshire remains below national average
People in Renfrewshire are spending fewer years in good health, according to new figures from National Records of Scotland.
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.