Archive for June 2019
Comment On Scotland’s Mental Health Crisis
SCOTLAND’S MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS CLAIMS ALMOST 800 LIVES IN 2018 Commenting on new figures showing a rise in the number of suicides in Scotland in 2018, Monica said: “Scotland’s mental health crisis is claiming the lives of almost 800 people every single year. “Around 100 young people under the age of 25 died by suicide…
Read MoreA Great Get Together In Memory Of MP Jo Cox
MP Ged Killen and MSP Monica Lennon hosted a successful Great Get Together Coffee and Cake afternoon on Friday (June 21) at Gilmour and Whitehill Parish Church, Burnbank. The Great Get Together is a UK-wide series of events inspired by the pair’s fellow Labour MP Jo Cox, who was killed on June 16, 2016. Jo’s…
Read MoreMonica Recognises Moments That Matter During Children’s Hospice Week
During Children’s Hospice Week, Monica visited Robin House Children’s Hospice in Balloch to learn about the issues surrounding paediatric palliative care in Scotland. Monica spent the day at Robin House with staff and volunteers from Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS), who run the hospice, to appreciate directly the effort, dedication and resources required to care…
Read MoreJune is Lipoedema Awareness Month in Scotland
Lipoedema is a chronic condition that causes painful swelling, discomfort and mobility challenges for over a quarter-of-a-million women in Scotland. The condition is caused by an abnormal build-up of fat cells – usually in the legs, thighs and arms, and is often treated with liposuction. Despite the fact its visual symptoms make the condition relatively…
Read MoreRestrictions on Junk Food Advertising
Commenting on a survey from Obesity Action Scotland which reveals support for restrictions on junk food advertising, Monica said: “It’s encouraging that there is clear support for broadcasting restrictions on the advertising of junk food. “Obesity is a major public health issue in Scotland – and whilst balanced diets are a key part of maintaining…
Read MoreMonica Supports Call To Scale Down Cancer
Monica Lennon MSP attended an event run by Cancer Research UK to support the charity’s Scale Down Cancer campaign to help prevent obesity-related cancers across Scotland. Monica heard from Professor Linda Bauld, Cancer Research UK’s prevention expert, and met the fundraisers, volunteers and scientists from across Scotland who make Cancer Research UK’s research happen. Scotland…
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