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Strong link between socio-economic deprivation and tendency to miss GP appointments

By John von Radowitz5th December 2017News Scotland

Poorer patients living in affluent areas are the most likely to miss GP appointments, a study suggests. Researchers who conducted an anonymous survey of more than 500,000 patients in Scotland

First part of £48m Royal Edinburgh Hospital redevelopment aims to improve mental health care

By The Press Association30th November 2017News Scotland

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has officially opened the first part of a £48 million hospital redevelopment aimed at improving mental health care. Ms Sturgeon and Mental Health Minister Maureen Watt

Independent whistleblowing officer to support NHS staff in UK first

By The Press Association30th November 2017News Scotland

NHS whistleblowers who are not satisfied with internal investigations will soon have support from an independent whistleblowing officer. The Independent National Whistleblowing Officer (INWO), said to be a UK first,

Nun ‘killed’ young boy at South Lanarkshire orphanage, child abuse inquiry hears

By The Press Association30th November 2017News Scotland

A nun “killed” a four-year-old boy at an orphanage, a child abuse inquiry has heard. A witness, who cannot be named, said he heard the boy being beaten then never

Committee calls for code of practice draft before Named Person recommendations

By The Press Association30th November 2017News Scotland

A Holyrood committee has warned it will not be able to recommend parliamentary approval for key named person legislation until ministers provide details of crucial guidance for professionals. The Education

Orphanage abuse victim breaks down as he recalls beatings and sexual assaults

By Conor Riordan30th November 2017News Scotland

A former altar boy has waived his anonymity to tell a child abuse inquiry of beatings and sexual abuse at an orphanage. William Connelly broke down in tears as he

MP brands Universal Credit self-certification rules for terminally ill ‘cruel and heartless’

By Jon Vale29th November 2017News Scotland

Terminally ill people should stop being forced to “self-certify” they have only months to live in order to claim Universal Credit, an SNP MP will tell the Commons. Drew Hendry

Some banks have been advised not to lend against Universal Credit, says MP

By Peter Cary28th November 2017News Scotland

Some banks have been told not to lend money to anyone claiming Universal Credit, an SNP MP has claimed. Philippa Whitford added that claimants looking for loans could be driven

First Minister reaffirms commitment to improving outcomes for children in Kilbrandon Lecture

By Iain MacDonald27th November 2017News Scotland

The First Minister of Scotland has given a prestigious lecture at the University of Strathclyde, on children’s services and the rights of children. Nicola Sturgeon delivered the 14th Kilbrandon Lecture

Aberdeen care home told to make urgent improvements

By Iain MacDonald22nd November 2017News Scotland

A care home for elderly people has been ordered by Scotland’s social care watchdog to make urgent improvements to the services it provides. The Care Inspectorate has served a formal

Category: News Scotland

Strong link between socio-economic deprivation and tendency to miss GP appointments

First part of £48m Royal Edinburgh Hospital redevelopment aims to improve mental health care

Independent whistleblowing officer to support NHS staff in UK first

Nun ‘killed’ young boy at South Lanarkshire orphanage, child abuse inquiry hears

Committee calls for code of practice draft before Named Person recommendations

Orphanage abuse victim breaks down as he recalls beatings and sexual assaults

MP brands Universal Credit self-certification rules for terminally ill ‘cruel and heartless’

Some banks have been advised not to lend against Universal Credit, says MP

First Minister reaffirms commitment to improving outcomes for children in Kilbrandon Lecture

Aberdeen care home told to make urgent improvements

England’s hospitals within hours of running out of some PPE items – Matt Hancock

Minister admits ‘unacceptable’ rise in children subject to Deprivation of Liberty orders

Warning of ‘stark failure’ in social care after children placed in caravan and Airbnb

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Category: News Scotland

Strong link between socio-economic deprivation and tendency to miss GP appointments

First part of £48m Royal Edinburgh Hospital redevelopment aims to improve mental health care

Independent whistleblowing officer to support NHS staff in UK first

Nun ‘killed’ young boy at South Lanarkshire orphanage, child abuse inquiry hears

Committee calls for code of practice draft before Named Person recommendations

Orphanage abuse victim breaks down as he recalls beatings and sexual assaults

MP brands Universal Credit self-certification rules for terminally ill ‘cruel and heartless’

Some banks have been advised not to lend against Universal Credit, says MP

First Minister reaffirms commitment to improving outcomes for children in Kilbrandon Lecture

Aberdeen care home told to make urgent improvements