Biggest-ever flu vaccination programme launched
The biggest-ever flu vaccination programme Scotland has ever seen has been launched. A fifth of the population will be offered a free flu vaccination, with those aged over 65 and
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NSPCC demands police inquiry into Christian sect that canes children
The children’s charity calls on police to examine the activities of the community at Stentwood Farm near Honiton The NSPCC has called for an investigation into the practises of a
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Child death reports to be archived nationally by NSPCC
Reports on the deaths from abuse of children in England, or the injuries suffered in such cases, are to be archived centrally in an attempt to avoid mistakes being repeated.
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Social care funding petition handed over to Downing Street
A group opposing cuts to social care in Bradford visited 10 Downing Street today to hand over a 900-name petition. Today Bradford Council is expected to change the threshold for
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Alarm over children being sexually exploited in NI care homes raised seven years ago
Reports sounding alarm bells over the sexual exploitation of children in care homes in Northern Ireland date back seven years, the Assembly has been told. The chair of Stormont’s health
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Prisoners in new jail attacked fellow inmates and staff 165 times
Prisoners in Scotland’s newest jail carried out 165 assaults on fellow inmates and staff last year. An inspection report on Low Moss Prison in Bishopbriggs shows in 2012-13, there were
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Dementia project attracts international interest
Motherwell is consolidating a global reputation for supporting people with dementia following another high profile visit from overseas. Earlier this year a delegation from Norway’s national Health Association visited the
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Joint board to manage health & social care service in Aberdeenshire
A joint board of Aberdeenshire Council and NHS Grampian is being recommended as the preferred model to manage the integrated health and social care service in Aberdeenshire. The new joint
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New heart disease resource on its way for social service workers
HEART-E project is a free heart disease educational resource that health professionals across Scotland can access. This resource will enhance knowledge and clinical practice in the delivery of heart
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Incompetent nurses no longer struck off in Scotland
INCOMPETENT nurses will no longer be struck off in Scotland regardless of the harm they cause patients, a health watchdog has confirmed. Politicians and patients’ groups say they are disappointed
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