Health

The care service was commended by inspectors

Greenock-based care service receives positive inspection report

Carers Gateway Inverclyde

Carers Gateway Inverclyde

Carers Gateway Inverclyde run health workshop

Morton in the Community and Mind Mosaic Child and Family Therapies team up for children's wellbeing sessions

Morton in the Community and Mind Mosaic Child and Family Therapies team up for children's wellbeing sessions

Inverclyde charities team up to help young people reach health and wellbeing goals

James Cunningham, from Greenock, suffered a horror fall at work

James Cunningham, from Greenock, suffered a horror fall at work

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Lorry driver who suffered horrific injuries in fall feels 'abandoned' by care team

Your Voice encourages people to speak up about mental health

Members of Inverclyde's recovery community outside the Waterfront Cinema before the screening of their short films

Members of Inverclyde's recovery community outside the Waterfront Cinema before the screening of their short films

Members of Inverclyde's recovery community celebrate creative success

Frank and Jean Lang have been left without washing facilities after their shower room ceiling caved in

Frank and Jean Lang have been left without washing facilities after their shower room ceiling caved in

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'If my mum had been in the shower she'd be dead', son blasts after ceiling collapses

Gordon Kay has had to adapt to a new pace of life

Gordon Kay has had to adapt to a new pace of life

How charity got Greenock man back on his feet after Covid left him unable to walk

Greenock firefighters hosted a Macmillan coffee morning to raise awareness of the dangers faced by firefighters

Greenock firefighters hosted a Macmillan coffee morning to raise awareness of the dangers faced by firefighters

Greenock fire station fundraiser focuses on firefighters' cancer risks

Just over 15 per cent of locals are smokers, statistics say.

Just over 15 per cent of locals are smokers, statistics say.

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Statistics estimate that just over 15 per cent of Inverclyde locals are smokers

S3 pupils at St Columba's in Kilmacolm took part in #TalkaGoodGame

S3 pupils at St Columba's in Kilmacolm took part in #TalkaGoodGame

Kilmacolm school pupils develop sporting skills and learn about mental health

The Haven lifts the lid on its services to the Tele to mark recovery month.

The Haven lifts the lid on its services to the Tele to mark recovery month.

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Look inside residential rehab facility which has saved over 1,000 lives

Councillor Francesca Brennan and Stuart McMillan MSP share their views on minimum unit pricing for alcohol

Councillor Francesca Brennan and Stuart McMillan MSP share their views on minimum unit pricing for alcohol

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Inverclyde needs 'specific and targeted response to alcohol misuse', not MUP

The Telegraph focused on recovery in a month-long series of articles, many of which featured inspiring stories

The Telegraph focused on recovery in a month-long series of articles, many of which featured inspiring stories

Every article from Tele's month-long focus on recovery from drugs and alcohol

Minimum unit pricing is increasing in Scotland from today

Minimum unit pricing is increasing in Scotland from today

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Minimum unit price of alcohol in Scotland increases by 30 per cent from today

Willie Sutherland with his works exhibited at Beacon Arts Centre last year

Willie Sutherland with his works exhibited at Beacon Arts Centre last year

Artist who runs new Greenock museum describes how George Wyllie inspired his recovery

The Telegraph team have been trained in administering naloxone

The Telegraph team have been trained in administering naloxone

Telegraph team show their support for Recovery Month in naloxone training course

Your Voice hosts the Involve Inverclyde Network.

Your Voice hosts the Involve Inverclyde Network.

Community project Your Voice runs health group

Through the Lens of Recovery

Through the Lens of Recovery

Events to celebrate recovery will take place in Greenock today

Merino Court care home dance sessions with Billy Johnstone

Merino Court care home dance sessions with Billy Johnstone

Move on up: Inverclyde care home shares the secret of its dance floor success

ASH Scotland wants Inverclyde groups to sign up to its smoking reduction charter.

ASH Scotland wants Inverclyde groups to sign up to its smoking reduction charter.

Health charity calls on Greenock groups to sign up to smoking reduction charter

Brendan and Kristin Hamill were honoured at the Inverclyde Inspirational awards.

Brendan and Kristin Hamill were honoured at the Inverclyde Inspirational awards.

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Inspirational brother and sister honoured at Inverclyde awards ceremony

John McCrae says he's being shunted from pillar to post as he tries to get support with his mental health.

John McCrae says he's being shunted from pillar to post as he tries to get support with his mental health.

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Blind Greenock man 'feels pushed from pillar to post' in bid for mental health help

Broomhill Gardens and Community Hub

Broomhill Gardens and Community Hub

Find out more about intergenerational activities at training session in Greenock

Barnard's Court Mission

Barnard's Court Mission

Popular singer to perform at praise event to support people with addiction

Stuart McMillan MSP visited David Wyse Opticians in Port Glasgow to mark the start of National Eye Health Week.

Stuart McMillan MSP visited David Wyse Opticians in Port Glasgow to mark the start of National Eye Health Week.

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Worrying new figures reveal how sight loss in Inverclyde is set to soar by 2032

The Salvation Army hall on Roxburgh Street, Greenock will host the event.

The Salvation Army hall on Roxburgh Street, Greenock will host the event.

Support group for people living with Parkinson's will be held in Greenock on Friday

Four fantastic nurses receive prestigious long service award.

Four fantastic nurses receive prestigious long service award.

Four fantastic nurses with more than a century of service given prestigious award

Michael Trail with some of the players who took part in the tournament.

Michael Trail with some of the players who took part in the tournament.

Football tournament shows how the beautiful game is helping save lives in Inverclyde

Megan leaves Jericho House after nine months on the project's 12-step abstinence programme.

Megan leaves Jericho House after nine months on the project's 12-step abstinence programme.

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Inverclyde mum-of-two says she has a future after support service saved her life

The Jericho House women's house opened in 2015.

The Jericho House women's house opened in 2015.

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Women who lose their children through drug addiction are given hope at Jericho

Rachel Taylor (second from right) and some of the Friday family support group

Rachel Taylor (second from right) and some of the Friday family support group

The charity helping Inverclyde families cope with alcohol and drug use of loved ones

Rankin Maternity reunion Margaret Copland with the organisers front left Shirley Roche, Brenda Darrah and Patricia McCracken. Back Margaret Robertson.

Rankin Maternity reunion Margaret Copland with the organisers front left Shirley Roche, Brenda Darrah and Patricia McCracken. Back Margaret Robertson.

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PICTURES: Former Rankin Maternity's midwives are reunited 30 years on

The Involve Inverclyde event takes place at Your Voice in Clyde Square.

The Involve Inverclyde event takes place at Your Voice in Clyde Square.

People aged 50 and over can share views on local services at Greenock meeting

Inverclyde's IRISE project will be closed down at the end of the year.

Inverclyde's IRISE project will be closed down at the end of the year.

Inverclyde Council

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Plan to close down support project for men in Inverclyde is backed by councillors

Warm spaces across Inverclyde will continue to receive support until 2027.

Warm spaces across Inverclyde will continue to receive support until 2027.

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Plan to extend backing for 'warm spaces' across Inverclyde backed by councillors

Newark Care Home, where Gillian Hannah was working as a senior care assistant when she attacked a resident.

Newark Care Home, where Gillian Hannah was working as a senior care assistant when she attacked a resident.

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Care worker who repeatedly attacked man at Inverclyde care home is struck off

Cycling Without Age Scotland's Inverclyde service has been officially launched in Gourock.

Cycling Without Age Scotland's Inverclyde service has been officially launched in Gourock.

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Trishaw project will help socially isolated and less mobile people see Inverclyde

Lyle Gateway Memories Cafe

Lyle Gateway Memories Cafe

Inverclyde memories cafe is using old photos and music to help people with dementia

Research has shown widespread concern over household energy costs (PA)

Research has shown widespread concern over household energy costs (PA)

Pensioners across Inverclyde urged to apply for pension credit

Linda and Andrew trapped in lift in Patrick Street

Linda and Andrew trapped in lift in Patrick Street

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Greenock pensioners say broken lift has left them 'prisoners' in their flat

Inverclyde carers received more than £450,000 in Carers Allowance Supplement during June, according to government statistics.

Inverclyde carers received more than £450,000 in Carers Allowance Supplement during June, according to government statistics.

More than £450,000 given out to Inverclyde carers through Scotland-only benefit

Father Jim, Margaret and Father Patrick

Father Jim, Margaret and Father Patrick

Life-saving priest who founded the Jericho Society marks 50th anniversary

Jamie Greene has called for action to tackle high rates of death linked to dementia and alcohol in Inverclyde.

Jamie Greene has called for action to tackle high rates of death linked to dementia and alcohol in Inverclyde.

Jamie Greene MSP: Death rates from dementia and alcohol demand urgent action

A community walk is being held in Kilmacolm

A community walk is being held in Kilmacolm

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Community walk in Inverclyde set to mark National Fitness Day

Skelmorlie Nature Festival

Skelmorlie Nature Festival

More than 500 people attend celebration of wellbeing and the outdoors

Councillor Robert Moran, chair of the Inverclyde IJB, welcomed the news

Councillor Robert Moran, chair of the Inverclyde IJB, welcomed the news

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Big improvement in delayed discharge figures in Inverclyde, new report reveals

Inverclyde's alcohol death toll rose from 28 to 33 in the latest figures.

Inverclyde's alcohol death toll rose from 28 to 33 in the latest figures.

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Alcohol abuse going 'hand in hand' with drug addiction in Inverclyde, says charity

Martin McCluskey said the National Care Service proposals had turned into

Martin McCluskey said the National Care Service proposals had turned into

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National Care Service branded 'a shambles' during fiery Inverclyde debate

Port Glasgow Sports Club

Port Glasgow Sports Club

Behind the scenes at Port Glasgow sports club for people with additional needs

Parkinson's UK seeks people in Inverclyde to join new group on physical activity

Parkinson's UK seeks people in Inverclyde to join new group on physical activity

Parkinson's UK seeks people in Inverclyde to join new group on physical activity

Jai McFarlane with partner Hannah Kinnon, their daughter Lilly and her baby sister Evie.

Jai McFarlane with partner Hannah Kinnon, their daughter Lilly and her baby sister Evie.

Parents' emotional tribute to 'heroes' who saved their little girl's life in Greenock

The Shipbuilders statue was lit yellow and orange to mark World Suicide Prevention Day.

The Shipbuilders statue was lit yellow and orange to mark World Suicide Prevention Day.

Column: We all have a part to play in helping to prevent suicides in Inverclyde

Inverclyde drug services budget faces big underspend - despite high death toll

Inverclyde drug services budget faces big underspend - despite high death toll

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Inverclyde drug services budget faces big underspend - despite high death toll