The proximity app for tracing coronavirus contacts is an “extra piece of armour” which will be “very private”, Scotland’s national clinical director has said. Jason Leitch said the launch of
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Health Secretary Jeane Freeman refused to say if the owners of a care home hit by a Covid-19 outbreak in which 10 elderly residents died would make a profit, after
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A former drug addict has converted a minivan into a safe consumption room for substance users in a bid to reduce death rates. Peter Krykant has kitted out the vehicle
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Granting indefinite leave to remain to health and social care staff would “send out a message that we recognise, value and appreciate the work that so many people have done
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New figures show the SNP has failed to improve the educational attainment of looked-after children, Scottish Labour has said. An official report released on Tuesday said the proportion of care-experienced
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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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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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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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