Data released by Bowel Cancer UK, the leading bowel cancer charity, has revealed that over a third of people (34%) eligible for bowel cancer screening in Scotland don’t complete their test.
April has been designated Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and the charity is highlighting that more people should take part in bowel cancer screening.
The uptake of the test in Highland is 69.1%, several points above the national average. A spokesperson for Bowel Cancer UK said that bowel cancer is Scotland’s third most common cancer, but screening is one of the best ways to spot the disease early and to remove polyps that might develop into cancer.
The earlier bowel cancer is found, the more treatable it is likely to be, with more than 9 out of 10 people surviving the disease when diagnosed at the earliest stage.
Two Wester Ross housing projects will share funding support of over a million pounds from the latest round of the Regeneration Capital Grant Fund operated with the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities.
Coigach Community Development Company is building ten new affordable homes at Achagarry and will receive £575,920 with a further £42,500 from Crown Estate Scotland’s Sustainable Communities Fund.
The Sustainable Living Project in Applecross will receive £552,000 towards its aim of attracting and retaining economically active households, young families and key workers, helping Applecross to retain a viable population which will support the nursery and primary school rolls and continuation of core public services.
An Ullapool teacher has won the Highland Heroes Secondary Teacher of the Year award.
Geography and guidance teacher at Ullapool High School, Clare Cormack, was presented with the award at the Highland Heroes ceremony last week and paid tribute to everyone else in the school community who helps her job become a joy every day.
Clare has lived in Ullapool for 16 years and describes the High School as a special place making her feel part of the community.
