Hospital whistleblower dismissed as ‘head of nothing’, inquiry told
A microbiologist working at a hospital at the centre of infection concerns was told she was “head of nothing” when she tried to blow the whistle on patient safety issues,
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Cosla defends pay deal amid threat of 90,000 council workers going on strike
Council leaders have said they remain “hopeful” union members will accept the latest pay offer – after it emerged that 90,000 council staff could be balloted for strike action. Cosla,
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Robison cuts £115M from health and social care budget as Holyrood returns after recess
Scotland’s Finance Secretary Shona Robison has announced up to £500 million of spending cuts as she insisted “urgent action” was needed to ensure the Government can balance its budget for
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Hospital water system filled ‘too early’ before receiving patients, inquiry told
A hospital water system was filled “too early”, increasing the opportunity for contamination, a microbiologist has told the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry. The inquiry heard that the water system at the
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Inmate who injured prison officers in escape bid during hospital visit is jailed
A convicted murderer who permanently disfigured a prison guard and injured another while trying to escape custody during a hospital visit has been jailed for more than three years. James
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Scotland’s drug deaths remain Europe’s worst after ‘heartbreaking’ 12% rise
Scotland’s drug deaths remain the worst in Europe as ministers vowed to intensify efforts to deal with the problem, after a “hugely concerning” 12% rise in fatalities last year. Health
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‘Difficult to imagine a greater loss’ says judge ahead of newborn death inquiry
A judge has said “it is difficult to imagine a greater loss” ahead of a Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) into the death of a baby girl who died in hospital
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Rayner vows to tackle homelessness during visit to charity scheme in Edinburgh
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner said the new UK Labour Government will reduce homelessness across the country, during a visit to a housing scheme set up by a charity in
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Driver, 91, who killed toddler may have had ‘undiagnosed dementia’, FAI told
An elderly driver who killed a three-year boy after crashing into a shop may have been suffering from undiagnosed dementia, an inquiry has heard. Xander Irvine died after he was
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Edinburgh woman jailed after stealing £120,000 from mother with dementia
A woman who embezzled more than £100,000 from her dementia-stricken mother and used the money to fund an “extravagant lifestyle” has been jailed. Hayley Matthews, 44, from Edinburgh, stole £120,000
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