Stories
- Article
How your hairdresser could save your life
Barbers and hairdressers have a unique view of us – one that means they can spot potentially dangerous health problems. Find out how buzzcuts can lead to blood-pressure checks, and dip-dyes show the way to the dermatologist.
- Book extract
Winter blues and the story of SAD
In ‘Chasing the Sun‘ Linda Geddes reveals why for some people, winter is literally depressing, showing how we first came to recognise seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
- Article
Children in burns prevention campaigns
Whose responsibility is it to prevent accidental burns and scalds in the home? Shane Ewen’s research shows that it’s everyone’s concern.
- Article
Menstruation, magic and moon myths
Why do stories cloaking periods in magic and mystery persist? Pragya Agarwal argues against myth-making and for inclusive menstrual education, grounded in fact.
Catalogue
- Archives and manuscripts
- Online
Annual Reports 108th-117th
Date: 1947-1956Reference: DGH1/2/2/1/8Part of: Records of Crichton Royal Hospital- Archives and manuscripts
Annual Reports 1931-1946
Date: 1931-1946Reference: SA/NBT/C.17Part of: National Birthday Trust Fund- Archives and manuscripts
Annual Reports 1947-1953
Date: 1947-1953Reference: SA/NBT/C.18Part of: National Birthday Trust Fund- Archives and manuscripts
Annual Reports 1954-1971
Date: 1954-1971Reference: SA/NBT/C.19Part of: National Birthday Trust Fund- Archives and manuscripts
Annual Reports 1970-1980
Date: 1970-1980Reference: SA/MIN/B/80/7/3Part of: Mind (The Mental Health Charity): archives