The thing about the north of Scotland is that it gets under your skin. And it seems to suck people in, regardless of background or age. From the tranquillity of the islands in the heart of Inverness, to the majesty of the Cairngorms, there is beauty at every turn. Where better to walk on a… Read more »
Posts Tagged: NHS Scotland
The NHS – something radical needs to happen
It’s hard to argue with John Swinny’s statement at the weekend that ‘when it comes to public services, households in Scotland get the best deal anywhere in the UK’. Healthcare in Scotland is free at the point of delivery for all of us and, unlike for our cousins south of the border, prescriptions, eye tests… Read more »
Whatever happened to ‘Doctor knows best’?
Whatever happened to ‘Doctor knows best’? The days of the paternalistic Dr Finlay were finally laid to rest this week with a report from the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges (AOMRC), telling us that we need to question our doctors more. According to the report 40 common treatments have been identified that offer little or… Read more »
Nothing says ‘Happy 50th’ like bowel cancer screening.
Nothing screams ‘Happy 50th Birthday’ like a Facebook reminder from your friendly local colorectal surgeon that your bowel cancer screening kit is in the post. We were away for a few days last week to celebrate Mr Marr’s milestone birthday – a three day jaunt around some of the finest foodie venues in Dundee and… Read more »