MPbacks Alzheimer’s campaign
A new public awareness campaign from Alzheimer’s Research UK – aimed at encouraging people to look after their brain health throughout their life to reduce the risk of dementia – is being backed by Linlithgow and East Falkirk MP, Martyn Day.
The Think Brain Health campaign has been launched by the UK’s leading dementia research charity to help the public understand the potential for them to reduce the risk of developing dementia.
Martyn Day said: “Tragically, many people in Linlithgow and East Falkirk will be aware of the devastating impact dementia has on individuals and their families. It is vital we do all we can to spare people from this condition and that’s why I fully support Alzheimer’s Research UK’s Think Brain Health campaign. We can all play our part in promoting and improving our brain health.”
To find out more about Alzheimer’s Research UK’s Think Brain Health campaign,
West Lothian has been paying its respects to charity hero Captain Sir Tom Moore, who passed away last week.
Flags were flown at half-mast at the civic centre in Livingston following his death. He was 100 and died with coronavirus.
West Lothian Council leader, Lawrence Fitzpatrick, led tributes to Captain Sir Tom, who managed to raise over £30million for NHS charities.
He said:“At an immensely difficult time for the country, the story of Captain Sir Tom Moore was a beacon of positivity.
“As a veteran of the second world war he proved he was still heroic approaching his 100th birthday through his momentous fund raising effort for the National Health Service. He reminded us all of the difference that we can make as individuals and filled us all with hope. May he rest in peace.”
West Lothian Provost Tom Kerr added: “Captain Sir Tom Moore was a veteran of the armed forces having served during the second world war and he certainly continued to serve the nation with distinction at the age of 100.
“The amount of money he raised for the NHS was remarkable and his positivity was just what many people needed at an otherwise bleak period. May he rest in