3 d. ago Stroke survivor climbs historic Wallace Monument to celebrate recovery

Jake MacDonald has been an active participant in an Active Stirling programme designed to help people living with health conditions.

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6 d. ago Skier makes history skiing down Everest without bottled oxygen

Poland’s PM hails compatriot as Andrzej Bargiel completes challenge after two previous failed attemptsA Polish adventure skier has made history by becoming the first person to climb up and ski down Mount Everest without the use of additional oxygen.The ascent was Andrzej Bargiel’s third attempt at climbing Everest – the tallest mountain on earth at 8,849-metres (29,032ft) high – after dangerous conditions forced the 37-year-old to abandon earlier attempts in 2019 and 2022. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Polish climber makes history skiing down Everest without bottled oxygen

Poland’s PM hails Andrzej Bargiel’s completion of the challenge after two previous failed attemptsA Polish adventure skier has made history by becoming the first person to climb up and ski down Mount Everest without the use of additional oxygen.The ascent was Andrzej Bargiel’s third attempt at climbing Everest – the tallest mountain on earth at 8,849 metres (29,032ft) high – after dangerous conditions forced the 37-year-old to abandon earlier attempts in 2019 and 2022. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Stirling to host Scotland's Recovery Walk this weekend for those impacted by drug and alcohol abuse

The free national event is dedicated to challenging stigma, celebrating recovery, and making recovery visible by supporting individuals, families, and communities

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2 w. ago MSP praises compassion of workers at residential rehab facility in Blantyre

Central Scotland Labour MSP Monica Lennon has praised the life-changing work of Calderglen House following a visit to the facility as part of Recovery Month, a national campaign celebrating the power of recovery from addiction.

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last month Stroke survivor turns policymaker to push for urgent NHS reform

A stroke survivor and former Member of Parliament has stepped into a powerful new role to transform chest, heart and stroke care across Scotland.

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