Renfrewshire Council praised for service supporting care-experienced young people
A service for care-experienced young people provided by Renfrewshire Council has been praised for helping to turn lives around.
Renfrewshire employment programme hailed as young people with learning difficulties and autism supported into work
Young people with learning disabilities and autism in Renfrewshire are being supported into the workplace through an inspiring employment programme delivered by Renfrewshire Council and Glasgow Clyde College.
Pregnancy becomes safer in Scotland thanks to Bereaved Parents’ campaign
Action on Pre-eclampsia (APEC) has welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement of dedicated funding for pre-eclampsia testing in every Health Board – helping to protect thousands of pregnant mothers and babies
Latest statistics show drug misuse deaths increase in Scotland
Latest statistics from National Records of Scotland (NRS) for 2023 show that the number of people who died due to drug misuse in Scotland has risen sharply.
Thousands take to the streets for a record-breaking Paisley 10k
More than 4,500 people have taken part in the Paisley 10k and 3k Fun Run, a new record for the popular event.
Increase in deaths by suicide in Scotland
There were 792 probable suicide deaths in 2023, an increase of 30 on the previous year, according to figures published today by National Records of Scotland (NRS).
Health Secretary visits ACCORD Hospice as Renfrewshire charity highlights vital government support
Renfrewshire charity ACCORD Hospice welcomed Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care Neil Gray to its Paisley facilities.
Celebrity judge in tears as local care hero makes grand final of talent show
Real Housewives of Cheshire star Tanya Bardsley was overcome with emotion during the Homecare’s Got Talent (HCGT) semi-final when local care hero, Gordon Robertson from Visiting Angels Renfrewshire, performed a
Extra support funding in place for parents with children in care
Parents who have had a child taken into care will receive support from community services through £900,000 of Scottish Government funding this year.
New walking, cycling and running route to Glasgow Airport now active
Safer walking, cycling and running to Glasgow Airport is now possible following the completion of a new active travel route along Barnsford Road in Renfrewshire.