Councillor Isabelle MacKenzie

🚨 New poll: Public demands bold action on tobacco, alcohol & junk food. With NHS under pressure, 3 in 4 want health over profit. We need a 10-Year Health Plan that puts prevention first.

Together with @oha-updates.bsky.social, @aha-uk.bsky.social & @ashorguk.bsky.social we're calling on the govt to match the public mood with leadership on health prevention, including on alcohol and junk food. Read more here: obesityhealthalliance.org.uk/2025/05/09/1...

Changing the Conversation About Hearing & Dementia
🗓️ Mon 9 June | 🕑 2–3pm UK

Learn how #hearing + #dementia are linked & how we can make a difference.

W/ Dr Helen Henshaw & Dr Hannah Semeraro

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Are you coming along to our Volunteer Fair on Saturday? We have even more organisations signed up now. Look forward to seeing you there

Channel migrant crossings hit 2025 high as more than 1,000 arrive in one day Chrs Philp said the news showed "Labour has completely lost control of our borders" adding: "Their pledge to smash gangs in tatters".

What is going on between the UK and EU on this?
Channel migrant crossings hit 2025 high as more than 1,000 arrive in one day www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2062... @dailyexpressnews.bsky.social

First 'stealth phase' of Alzheimer's may strike 20 YEARS before memory fades Could the earliest signs of Alzheimer's be hiding in plain sight? A groundbreaking study suggests subtle spatial awareness issues may hold the key.

First 'stealth phase' of Alzheimer's may strike 20 YEARS before memory fades
www.express.co.uk/news/science...

First 'stealth phase' of Alzheimer's may strike 20 YEARS before memory fades Could the earliest signs of Alzheimer's be hiding in plain sight? A groundbreaking study suggests subtle spatial awareness issues may hold the key.

First 'stealth phase' of Alzheimer's may strike 20 YEARS before memory fades
www.express.co.uk/news/science...

Building Age-friendly Communities in a rural context Older people living in rural and coastal areas can face challenges in staying connected, accessing health and care services, and accessing the right housing, writes our Learning Officer for the UK Net...

Growing older in rural areas can be idylic then again a dearth of much needed services?
ageing-better.org.uk/blogs/buildi...

Full list of new driving licence rules from June 10 New driving licence rules come into effect in a matter of days with major updates affecting almost all road users.

Full list of new driving licence rules from June 10
www.express.co.uk/life-style/c...

⚠️ #ICIC26 is launched! ⚠️

Join us in Birmingham, 13–15 April 2026, for the 26th International Conference on Integrated Care.

Explore how integrated care meets diverse needs & drives innovation.

Will you be there? 👇

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Did you know that research tells us that multi-generational teams are more productive and innovative?

Older workers bring incredible value to workplaces, yet one in three people aged over 50 believe they have been turned down for a job because of their age.

Getting older can have its challenges. Being treated negatively because of your age should never be one of them.
We know that once we're over 50 this experience is common. Every area of our life is affected - work, health, friendships and more.
But it doesn't have to be this way.

Power outage chaos ⚡ www.express.co.uk/news/worl...

Labour is about to get one hell of a bloody nose www.express.co.uk/news/poli...

Two dead dogs found dumped in lay-by as RSPCA make desperate appeal

Shocking discovery 😯 www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2...

Unacceptable behaviour 😡 www.express.co.uk/news/poli...

UK department store closes last shop and takes brutal dig at Rachel Reeves

A high street giant has taken aim at Rachel Reeves's economic policies after announcing its closure.

Disgraceful that this has happened to a prominent local building here in Inverness. This will cause damage to the stonework and cost in repairs. Totally selfish and disresptful. Hopefully with the CCTV the Church will be able to report to @policescotland.bsky.social

BJPolS abstract discussing the impacts of female enfranchisement on political mobilization and participation, using historical data from the Spanish Second Republic (1931-1939).

NEW -

Working For Democracy: Poll Officers and the Turnout Gender Gap - cup.org/4is3ffH

- @pauvallprat.bsky.social & @tonirodon.bsky.social

"analyses suggest that being poll officers made women more receptive to political organisations mobilisation strategies..."

#OpenAccess

Celebrating #WHM, today's article from Dr Kathryn Rix of the @victoriancommons.bsky.social explores the women's suffrage petition of 1866.

This was the first mass petition for women's suffrage - signed by around 1,500 women - presented to Parliament:

🪫Batteries should never be placed in household waste.

If they get damaged they can cause a fire.

Check with your local authority for recycling guidelines.

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The SNP and Labour have made Scotland the highest-taxed part of the United Kingdom.

Our bold common sense tax plans would reduce the tax burden on hardworking Scots and give them more freedom over the money they earn.