Cancer cases in Scotland reach record high
Cancer cases in Scotland have reached a record high, with around 35,600 people now diagnosed each year.
Scotland records highest accidental death rate in the UK
Scotland has the highest rate of accidental deaths in the UK, according to new figures released by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).
Scots urged to take part in bowel screening as new campaign launches
People across Scotland are being urged to take part in bowel cancer screening as a new campaign launches this April.
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.