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Week dedicated to challenging dementia
Alzheimer Scotland is encouraging Scots to get informed about dementia and do something extraordinary to challenge the condition
NEWS 26 May 2016 by Graham Martin
 
Scotland officially a nation of home boozers
​Report prompts calls for the need of minimum alcohol pricing legislation
NEWS 25 May 2016 by Robert Armour
 
Charity to prevent abuse of older people
A new charity aims to develop work to tackle the growing number of reported incidents of elderly abuse
NEWS 23 May 2016 by Susan Smith
 
Number of cancer carers has hit new record high
We need to identify carers quicker and offer them support says charity
NEWS 23 May 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
The role of charities in health and care must grow
A report into health and social care in England has said councils and health authorities must work more closely with charities and communities
NEWS 23 May 2016 by Susan Smith
 
Third sector’s key role in reshaping health service
The third sector has a vital role to play in delivering new models of health and social care
NEWS 23 May 2016 by Graham Martin
 
Honour for youngest MND sufferer
Scotland’s youngest MND sufferer has been named a Point of Light after turning her terminal disease into an opportunity to help others
NEWS 20 May 2016 by Graham Martin
 
International dementia conference set for Scotland next month
Experts from the UK, USA, Australia and China will be speaking at the Alzheimer Scotland Annual Conference 2016 set to be attended by 600 people next month
NEWS 20 May 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Dedicated minister for mental health appointed
Maureen Watt named minister for mental health
NEWS 19 May 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Abused men suffering from lack of support services
A proportionate level of services for men to complement services which exist specifically for women are needed
NEWS 18 May 2016 by Robert Armour
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