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End-of-life research finds people in most deprived areas far more likely to die alone

By The Press Association13th September 2018News Scotland

People in Scotland’s most deprived neighbourhoods are almost a quarter more likely to die alone at home than others, new research says. The research says those living in the most

Scottish child abuse inquiry names 17 more institutions to be investigated

By Hilary Duncanson13th September 2018News Scotland

Seventeen further institutions are to be investigated by a far-reaching inquiry into historical allegations of the abuse of children in care. The 17 are in addition to the 69 establishments

Apology issued as 1,761 women in Scotland not invited for final breast screening appointment

By The Press Association13th September 2018News Scotland

Almost 1,800 women are being contacted by the NHS after it emerged they were not invited for breast screening appointments. It comes after a review of the Scottish Breast Screening

Labour call on First Minister to apologise for rejected mental health treatment referrals

By The Press Association13th September 2018News Scotland

Almost 25,000 referrals for mental health treatment for young people have been rejected since Nicola Sturgeon became First Minister in 2014, Labour has said. Leader Richard Leonard (pictured) called on

‘Operational challenges’ sees company with four care homes enter administration

By Conor Riordan13th September 2018News Scotland

A company with three care homes in Scotland has gone into administration. Bertinaley Care Limited owns and operates premises in Hamilton, Largs and Dundee – as well as one in

Immediate halt on use of mesh implants for certain conditions in Scotland

By The Press Association12th September 2018News Scotland

The use of mesh implants has been immediately halted in NHS Scotland for certain conditions, the health secretary has announced. In a statement at Holyrood, Jeane Freeman said an effective

Health professionals warn NHS staffing bill ‘will not achieve objective’ in current form

By The Press Association12th September 2018News Scotland

Health leaders have warned a law to ensure safe staffing in the NHS will not achieve its objective as it currently stands. A panel of expert witnesses told Holyrood’s Health

Young people with learning difficulties identify priorities to improve their lives

By The Press Association12th September 2018News Scotland

Young people with learning difficulties have highlighted key areas of research which could help to improve their lives. The 10 priorities include devising approaches to tackle bullying and creating the

Murder victim’s mother tells of ‘dreadful’ justice system treatment

By The Press Association12th September 2018News Scotland

The mother of a murder victim has said she hopes a planned support service will help other families avoid her “dreadful” experience of the justice system. Lynn Burns’ only child

All Scottish councils meeting school uniform grant pledge, Cosla says

By The Press Association11th September 2018News Scotland

Every council in Scotland is offering eligible families a grant of at least £100 to help with the cost of school uniforms, officials have confirmed. Council umbrella body Cosla said

Category: News Scotland

End-of-life research finds people in most deprived areas far more likely to die alone

Scottish child abuse inquiry names 17 more institutions to be investigated

Apology issued as 1,761 women in Scotland not invited for final breast screening appointment

Labour call on First Minister to apologise for rejected mental health treatment referrals

‘Operational challenges’ sees company with four care homes enter administration

Immediate halt on use of mesh implants for certain conditions in Scotland

Health professionals warn NHS staffing bill ‘will not achieve objective’ in current form

Young people with learning difficulties identify priorities to improve their lives

Murder victim’s mother tells of ‘dreadful’ justice system treatment

All Scottish councils meeting school uniform grant pledge, Cosla says

Mother of woman who took own life brands daughter’s abuser ‘a monster’

MPs reject Tory bid to launch another national inquiry into grooming gangs

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Category: News Scotland

End-of-life research finds people in most deprived areas far more likely to die alone

Scottish child abuse inquiry names 17 more institutions to be investigated

Apology issued as 1,761 women in Scotland not invited for final breast screening appointment

Labour call on First Minister to apologise for rejected mental health treatment referrals

‘Operational challenges’ sees company with four care homes enter administration

Immediate halt on use of mesh implants for certain conditions in Scotland

Health professionals warn NHS staffing bill ‘will not achieve objective’ in current form

Young people with learning difficulties identify priorities to improve their lives

Murder victim’s mother tells of ‘dreadful’ justice system treatment

All Scottish councils meeting school uniform grant pledge, Cosla says