A consultation on restricting promotions of food high in fat, sugar or salt, which aims to help make the healthier choice the easier choice, has a week to run. Proposals include restricting multi-buys, and selling at locations like checkouts.

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This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek – Higher and Further Education Minister Graeme Dey visited Arbroath FC Community Trust to see the work it is doing to support the mental wellbeing of the local community through sport.

#MomentsForMovement

Public Health Minister @Jenni_Minto met with UofG MVLS staff today to discuss the University's research strengths and public health priority areas. The Minister also reviewed ongoing projects and their potential impact on health in Scotland.

The number of women being tested for breast cancer is at its highest ever level in Scotland.

Statistics show more than three in four women (75.9%) took up their screening invitations between 2020 and 2023.

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At an Scottish Drugs Forum and Scottish Families National Support Services event offering MSPs training in administering life-saving naloxone, Drugs and Alcohol Policy Minister Christina McKelvie highlighted that training is also available to the general public.

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It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek .

At SAS, through our Mental Health Strategy we have recently introduced:

💚 Mental health triage cars
💚 Staff training in active listening skills
💚Mental health clinical advisors

Find out more here: ow.ly/ykUx50REagC

🚨 A RADAR alert has been issued for the drug xylazine, which is increasingly being detected in overdoses and deaths across Scotland.

It is likely to be consumed unintentionally and is commonly found as an adulterant in brown powders sold as heroin.

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This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek , find out how you can improve your mental wellbeing by hearing what others have found helpful and visit Mind to Mind website➡️nhsinform.scot/mind-to-mind

Mind to Mind is a website where people share their own experiences with mental wellbeing to help others who are struggling.

Look after your head at nhsinform.scot/mindtomind

On this Nurses' Day 2024 we are celebrating the dedication, compassion and resilience of nurses across Scotland. Thank you for your tireless efforts that continue to inspire us all, while making a profound difference to the lives of countless individuals. #IND2024

First Minister John Swinney met staff working to detect a range of cancers at St John’s Hospital in Livingston, supported by £30 million from @ScotGov.

🏥He toured the hospital and heard about measures which are delivering faster diagnosis times for patients.

Your new Scot Gov Health ministerial team! Delighted that Maree Todd Jenni Minto MSP & Christina McKelvie have been reappointed, with Christina’s crucial Drug & Alcohol policy work coming into health portfolio. We will work hard to drive improvement & reform in these cherished services

The Scottish Parliament has approved new Cabinet Secretary and Minister appointments.

For more information on these new appointments, visit gov.scot/news/full-mini…

Movement isn't just good for physical health - it's great for mental well-being too.

Being active triggers 'feel-good' hormones that reduce stress and anger and boosts mental health.

Let's make #MomentsForMovement for a healthier mind and body! 💜

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Delighted to congratulate Maree Todd in continuing as Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport in person today and to work together to progress some opportunities on behalf of our members Active Scotland Scot Gov Health @scotgov John Swinney Kate Forbes MSP Neil Gray MSP

Meet the new Scottish Cabinet ⬇️

ℹ️ Those joining the Cabinet will be formally appointed by the First Minister on the agreement of Scottish Parliament and approval by His Majesty The King.

Find out more at gov.scot/about/who-runs…