Lockdown measures have been reimposed around Glasgow and western parts of Scotland as coronavirus cases rise. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the move after 66 new positive tests were recorded
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A stroke charity has called on the Scottish Government to put in place a long-term plan for care. Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) said a proposal which brings together
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Same-sex couples in Northern Ireland can apply to have a religious wedding ceremony following a change in the law. From Tuesday, couples will be able to register to marry in
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The number of children and young people being referred for specialist mental health help fell by more than 55% in first three months of the Covid-19 pandemic. New figures show
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Nicola Sturgeon has announced a review of adult social care with the aim of creating a National Care Service in Scotland. The First Minister said the service could be a
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Marcus Rashford is spearheading a task force on the issue of child food poverty and is warning of “devastating” effects on the stability of the country if action is not
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Diabetics will be encouraged to try a soup and shakes weight-loss plan as the health service steps up efforts to tackle a condition that costs the NHS billions a year.
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The UK Government is being urged to “do the right thing” and make care workers from outside the UK eligible for visas. Scottish ministers said they were “dismayed” that their
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Doctors and nurses are being encouraged to refer stroke patients to a new aftercare “lifeline” to help them in their recovery. The Stroke Connect service has helped more than 500
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A three-month high in coronavirus cases in Scotland is “undoubtedly a concern”, Nicola Sturgeon has said. The First Minister said she feels “a greater sense of anxiety today” than at
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