News archive - March 2006

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Health for all children

The Scottish Executive has recently published guidance called ‘Health for All Children’ which sets out the programme of child health and development checks that every parent and carer can expect, wherever they live in Scotland.

Renfrewshire thanks the Duke of Edinburgh's Award volunteers

To mark 50 years of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme, Renfrewshire Council held a special ceremony for the volunteers of Renfrewshire’s local award groups.

New programme to reduce Accident and Emergency waiting times

NHS Argyll and Clyde is participating in the national three-year long Unscheduled Care Collaborative programme to reduce emergency waiting times in hospitals to a maximum of four hours.

Renfrewshire Teenage Book Award

The Teenage Book Awards, which recognise the top authors and books enjoyed by teenagers, was the idea of Renfrewshire’s school librarians.

Safe kids are learning through experience

Over 2150 Renfrewshire schoolchildren are to take part in one of Scotland's biggest community safety programmes.

A Cut Above The Rest!

Reid Kerr Hairdressing students were a cut above the competition when they picked a host of awards at the Scottish heat of the Association of Hairdressers and Therapists (AHT) UK Competition.

Strike set to disrupt council services in Renfrewshire

Renfrewshire Council is advising that a national one-day strike by several trade unions is set to disrupt council services on Tuesday 28 March.

Johnstone library hosts exhibition on £40million town centre plan

Johnstone library is hosting an exhibition until the end of March displaying plans for a £40 million redevelopment of Johnstone Town Centre.

Health Advocacy Research Project (HARP)

The HARP project, funded by the Scottish Executive for eighteen months, aims to improve the health and wellbeing of people with a learning disability.

NHS Argyll and Clyde publish 2004/05 Annual Report

NHS Argyll and Clyde has this week published its 2004/05 Annual Report

Renfrewshire’s shining stars

Around 250 people from all walks of life gathered to celebrate the achievements of Renfrewshire’s real stars of the community, at a glittering ceremony hosted by Provost Ronnie Burns.

8 March 2006 - No Smoking Day

There has never been a better time to give up!

Johnstone Walks! Bringing people together

Live Life Network, Paisley’s Healthy Living Initiative, are spearheading a new walking project in Johnstone.

Qualification Success for Renfrewshire’s Social Care Workers

The number of qualified Social Care workers in Renfrewshire has been given a boost, with over 80 of the Council’s social work staff achieving their Scottish Vocational Qualifications Awards.