Campaigners believe there is still a “huge gap” between the cost of raising a child in Scotland and family incomes despite recent government efforts to provide additional support. New analysis
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Cancer patients living on Scottish islands were more likely to die within a year of diagnosis than those on the mainland, according to a study. The research, which looked at
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Safer drug consumption facilities (SDCF) and drug checking could provide “vital support” to users living in the Scottish capital, a study has said. According to a team of experts at
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An NHS worker has thanked colleagues for saving her life after she suffered a stroke – while working on a stroke ward. Caroline Swan, 65, is a healthcare support worker
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Scotland’s finance secretary has warned local authorities they will not receive money to cover a council tax freeze if they opt to increase the levy. Shona Robison (pictured) said authorities
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A charity that prevents homelessness and is celebrating its 200th anniversary has said it plans to extend its reach to help a further 2,000 people this year. Right There, a
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A dog trained to help people with dementia is seeking a new family it can support. The Dementia Dog project is hoping to match a young Labrador with someone who
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First Minister Humza Yousaf has appointed one of his key allies as Scotland’s new Health Secretary, after Michael Matheson quit the post after months of pressure over iPad roaming charges.
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The Scottish Government is to increase the minimum price at which alcohol can be sold by 30%, it has confirmed. Deputy First Minister Shona Robison said the hike in the
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Michael Matheson has resigned as Scotland’s health secretary following backlash over his parliamentary iPad bill of almost £11,000. Mr Matheson racked up the charges while holidaying in Morocco over Christmas
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