
Ally Boyle MBE
@fireboyle
All views my own. Retired Firefighter, Blood Cancer patient, Founder SFRS/Anthony Nolan partnership, Non-Exec Director on 2 NHS Boards, Trustee @Bloodcancer_uk.
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09-06-2010 22:14:44
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We welcome Scottish Government's move to restrict promotions on food & drink high in fat, salt & sugar. With around 2,200 obesity-related cancer cases in Scotland a year, this legislation could support healthier choices & help cut cancer risk ā if passed & properly implemented.

47% of drownings occur in the summer. Teenagers (aged 13-17 years) and young adults are proportionately more likely to lose their lives Keep your family safe with Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK summer safety info: rlss.org.uk/summer-water-s⦠#DrowningPreventionWeek Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Scottish Fire and Rescue Service ā Your Safety


šThe Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is undertaking a Service Delivery Review to explore ways to modernise and improve operations, ensuring weāre better equipped for the future. 23 options for change will be part of a public consultation. Read more: firescotland.gov.uk/service-deliveā¦

A powerful #PrevConf25 session on why health inequalities must be central to cancer risk and primary preventionāco-chaired by Melissa B Davis, PhD & Dr. Neerja Bhatla, with insights from Dr. Nyasha Chambwe, Lauren E. McCullough, Profs Jha & Chibwesha.




Around 400 Palestinians, including dozens of children, have been killed while trying to get humanitarian assistance. I donāt recall these incidents (including this weekend) leading many papers or news bulletins. Are we really saying a few chants from a couple of musicians is more

Yesterday NHS Scotland issued šš š®š§š¢šš¬ of š š§šš ššš¢šÆš blood. This is a šš% š¢š§šš«ššš¬š in our usual issues. Do you have this universal blood group? We're asking O- donors to make an extra special effort to donate. Please book your appointment. ā¤ļø





Grateful to Blood Cancer UK Research for the funding support and the invite to talk today. Great to catch up with colleagues who are all trying to improve the lives of people affected by blood cancer #beatingbloodcancer
