Health

Around 30 staff from eight care homes around Fife took part

Care home in Lumphinnans to serve better meals through specialist training

Laura Penny, who has lost more than four stone during her weight loss journey

Laura Penny, who has lost more than four stone during her weight loss journey

Cowdenbeath woman loses more than four stone and gains confidence for life

Friends and family of Kenny Bayne delivering a cheque to the occupational therapy team and representatives of Fife Health Charity

Friends and family of Kenny Bayne delivering a cheque to the occupational therapy team and representatives of Fife Health Charity

Golfer remembered through life-changing stroke rehabilitation donation

Levenmouth Foodbank which is set to get a kitchen upgrade.

Levenmouth Foodbank which is set to get a kitchen upgrade.

Cost of living crisis

Fife foodbank to improve facilities after successful funding bid

34 year old Cardenden mum, Katie Paton, who has lost over 3 stone since she began her weight loss journey

34 year old Cardenden mum, Katie Paton, who has lost over 3 stone since she began her weight loss journey

Mum's health scare leads to life-changing weight loss

Colgate-Palmolive have joined forces with the Multibank charity.

Colgate-Palmolive have joined forces with the Multibank charity.

Colgate backs Gordon Brown’s Lochgelly Multibank in fight against child tooth decay

'Work on installation of third defib set to start soon', said Craig Bennet

'Work on installation of third defib set to start soon', said Craig Bennet

Clubs and societies

Third defibrillator planned for Lochgelly Centre thanks to Cowdenbeath Rotary Club

Fife's mental health car is set to make a return in the coming months.

Fife's mental health car is set to make a return in the coming months.

Plans for Fife mental health car to return

NHS Fife's Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy

NHS Fife's Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy

'July worse than winter': NHS Fife reveals crippling pressure

Work to increase the MMR2 uptake in Fife is continuing.

Work to increase the MMR2 uptake in Fife is continuing.

Concern raised as Fife MMR2 vaccination levels 'not what we would expect'

The Randoph Wemyss Hospital in Buckhaven which will be home to Fife's first walk-in GP clinic.

The Randoph Wemyss Hospital in Buckhaven which will be home to Fife's first walk-in GP clinic.

Fife's first walk-in GP clinic set to launch this month

Bottles of semi-skimmed milk have been recalled.

Bottles of semi-skimmed milk have been recalled.

'Do not consume' warning after veterinary medicines found in Graham's milk

Yvonne is now able to once again hear the birdsong from the woodland she and her family planted after the loss of her husband Barrie

Yvonne is now able to once again hear the birdsong from the woodland she and her family planted after the loss of her husband Barrie

Cardenden woman reconnects with the world after hearing assessment

To give back after their major medical ordeal, Shannon and Gary have launched a business called Hope's Tiny Tapes, which produces oxygen tapes designed for babies and young children who require medical support

To give back after their major medical ordeal, Shannon and Gary have launched a business called Hope's Tiny Tapes, which produces oxygen tapes designed for babies and young children who require medical support

‘Every day was a milestone’: Fife family's story of baby born on the edge of survival

The current Lochgelly Health Centre.

The current Lochgelly Health Centre.

Health centre plans for Lochgelly and Cowdenbeath as 'clear as mud', MP fumes

She has been struck off the register after a recent hearing.

She has been struck off the register after a recent hearing.

Fife care worker struck off for ‘degrading’ abuse of vulnerable man

The new measures were shown off during the Safer Communities Event on July 8

The new measures were shown off during the Safer Communities Event on July 8

New Lochore Meadows water safety measures unveiled

Anne Morton was selected as the Cowdenbeath constituency's Local Hero.

Anne Morton was selected as the Cowdenbeath constituency's Local Hero.

Dalgety Bay's Anne Morton attends parliament as her constituency's Local Hero

James, John, Michael and Shaun are delighted with the Blue Brazil's new strips

James, John, Michael and Shaun are delighted with the Blue Brazil's new strips

Cowdenbeath FC team up with Andy's Man Club as shirt sponsor

Ross and Lauren Maxwell with their newborn twins

Ross and Lauren Maxwell with their newborn twins

New fingerprint scanner unveiled at Victoria Hospital’s neonatal unit

To mark the achievement, residents, families and staff gathered for a special afternoon tea

To mark the achievement, residents, families and staff gathered for a special afternoon tea

Cowdenbeath care home awarded top grades for third inspection in a row

She was struck off by the Scottish Social Services Council

She was struck off by the Scottish Social Services Council

Fife care worker struck off after assault on police officer and unsafe home visit

Staff celebrated their excellent inspection.

Staff celebrated their excellent inspection.

Celebrations as Benore Care Centre given gold star after inspection

Cowdenbeath MSP David Barratt outside Lochgelly health centre.

Cowdenbeath MSP David Barratt outside Lochgelly health centre.

Blow for Lochgelly as start on new health centre is still years away

Fife teachers came under attack 5,434 times last year

Fife teachers came under attack 5,434 times last year

Violent incidents in Fife schools revealed as 'around 25 per day'

A new report for South East Scotland has found that transport challenges can prevent some people from accessing healthcare

A new report for South East Scotland has found that transport challenges can prevent some people from accessing healthcare

Fife patients missing vital healthcare appointments due to transport problems

Free health checks and support event to be held next month

NHS Fife were told they must apologise.

NHS Fife were told they must apologise.

NHS Fife told to apologise after patient's cancer worsens in treatment

NHS Fife achieved a

NHS Fife achieved a

NHS Fife breaks even after major savings of nearly £23 million

NHS Fife is working to recruit staff to help reduce impact of the introduction of the reduced working week.

NHS Fife is working to recruit staff to help reduce impact of the introduction of the reduced working week.

NHS Fife updates recruitment drive after reduced working week

The car was credited with a “huge reduction” in attendance at the emergency unit at Victoria Hospital.

The car was credited with a “huge reduction” in attendance at the emergency unit at Victoria Hospital.

NHS mental health car may not return due to funding pressures

Lochgelly Health Centre and, inset, Cowdenbeath MSP David Barratt.

Lochgelly Health Centre and, inset, Cowdenbeath MSP David Barratt.

New MSP says Lochgelly has waited 'far too long' for its £13m health centre

The council has shelled out over £5 million to remove mould from its residential properties over the last five years.

The council has shelled out over £5 million to remove mould from its residential properties over the last five years.

Over £5 million spent removing mould from Fife Council homes during past half decade

The project will help individuals develop coping strategies, confidence, and practical skills to manage mental health challenges and sustain their tenancies

The project will help individuals develop coping strategies, confidence, and practical skills to manage mental health challenges and sustain their tenancies

Mental health project to expand for tenants in Fife

In Cowdenbeath, the defib for the town will be sited outside Moorelands Travel

In Cowdenbeath, the defib for the town will be sited outside Moorelands Travel

Clubs and societies

Three new defibrillators to be installed across Fife by Cowdenbeath Rotary Club

The incidents took place early last year.

The incidents took place early last year.

Fife care worker struck off after repeatedly hitting vulnerable man in her care

MSP David Barratt said he'd be looking to

MSP David Barratt said he'd be looking to

Cowdenbeath MSP preparing letter to Scottish Government about Lochgelly Health Centre

Hannah Graham has been handed a year-long warning after handing a resident a strepsil.

Hannah Graham has been handed a year-long warning after handing a resident a strepsil.

Lochgelly carer handed year‑long warning after giving resident one of her Strepsils

Benarty View Care Home was praised by inspectors.

Benarty View Care Home was praised by inspectors.

Inspectors praise ‘warm and friendly’ care at Kelty nursing home

Community council says plans for standalone health centre 'quietly set aside'

The inspection took place on March 26.

The inspection took place on March 26.

Crossgates care home praised after inspectors note major improvements

The Guildhall & Linen Exchange, Starbucks, Henderson House, and Lochgelly South Nursery, were among the 112 Fife businesses tested in March.

The Guildhall & Linen Exchange, Starbucks, Henderson House, and Lochgelly South Nursery, were among the 112 Fife businesses tested in March.

Every Fife business that passed and failed the hygiene test in March

In a letter to Mr Edwards, Mr Baker urged him to help bring a solution

In a letter to Mr Edwards, Mr Baker urged him to help bring a solution

MP calls on new NHS Fife boss to back long-delayed Lochgelly health centre project

Charlene Buchanan before & after weightloss.

Charlene Buchanan before & after weightloss.

Cowdenbeath childminder cut her weight in half and no longer has diabetes

The inspection took place last month.

The inspection took place last month.

Cowdenbeath care home praised for compassionate staff and ‘very good’ care

Ben was diagnosed with testicular cancer last September.

Ben was diagnosed with testicular cancer last September.

'The doctor sat me down and said, ‘I’m sorry to tell you, it’s cancer.’

NHS Fife Chief Executive Carol Potter

NHS Fife Chief Executive Carol Potter

NHS Fife pays tribute to retiring health chief

NHS Fife say there is no increased risk.

NHS Fife say there is no increased risk.

'No evidence' of any increased risk of meningitis in Fife

Annabelle Ewing MSP raised the long-standing issue in her final address to the parliament.

Annabelle Ewing MSP raised the long-standing issue in her final address to the parliament.

Annabelle Ewing asks FM about 'shovel-ready' Lochgelly Health Centre

Club president Craig Bennet wades in to get the duck race started at the Meedies

Club president Craig Bennet wades in to get the duck race started at the Meedies

Cowdenbeath Rotary Club's quacking project to give Fife three new defibrillators

NHS Fife's Victoria Hospital

NHS Fife's Victoria Hospital

Fife health chief warns over cuts amid £34m budget gap

A mental health car pilot saw a

A mental health car pilot saw a

Plans to bring back Fife mental health car

Brandon from Lochore Meadows, Karen Hunter from Friends of Lochore Group, Stephen Bradshaw, Yvonne Izatt, Danielle Miller and Karen Waite from ExxonMobil

Brandon from Lochore Meadows, Karen Hunter from Friends of Lochore Group, Stephen Bradshaw, Yvonne Izatt, Danielle Miller and Karen Waite from ExxonMobil

Mountain biking

New Fife biking therapy scheme to launch after support from ExxonMobil

The funding totalling £5,000, could help 10 Ukrainian soldiers suffering from PTSD

The funding totalling £5,000, could help 10 Ukrainian soldiers suffering from PTSD

Rotarians back new approach to treating PTSD inspired by Ukrainian soldier