Waiting List Crisis As NHS Cuts Costs
Drastic cost-cutting ordered by the Government across the NHS has derailed its flagship policy to ensure that no patient waits longer than 18 weeks for hospital treatment.
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One In Six Adults Classed As A ‘Problem Drinker’
More than eight million people in Britain are considered problem drinkers, according to figures released yesterday by the Department of Health.
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Thousands Missing Out On Compensation For Caring
People providing substantial care for their spouse or partner are less likely to consider themselves as ‘carers’, putting them at risk of missing out on the extra cash benefits they are entitled to, according to Age Concern.
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Raigmore Expansion In Bid To Slash Waiting Lists
A major expansion of Raigmore Hospital is being proposed which would enable 75 per cent of patients undergoing non-emergency surgery to be sent home on the day of their operation.
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Scotland Could Need Seven New Jails, Expert Warns
Scotland will need seven new prisons if current policies are not changed, according to a confidential report which has been sent to the new Justice Secretary.
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SNP Delivers On Pledge To Save Two A&E Units Marked For Closure
A key manifesto pledge by the SNP is expected to be delivered today with the announcement that two hospital accident and emergency departments earmarked for closure will now be saved.
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Care Chief Plundered Pensioner’s Account For Spending Spree
A care manager in charge of a residential home for the elderly stole a pensioner’s cash machine card and went on a spending spree.
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Judges Dismiss Care Home Claims
Judges have thrown out claims for compensation by former residents of a children’s home run by nuns in Glasgow.
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NI Review Of Gay Rights Law Opens
Religious organisations in Northern Ireland “need to know where they stand with the law” following the introduction of new ‘gay rights’ legislation, Belfast’s High Court was told yesterday.
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Disability Conference To Discuss Independent Living
A two-day conference on independent living opens in Dublin today with campaigners claiming the Government has failed to live up to a United Nations treaty on the rights of the disabled.
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