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Legionella found in water supply on cancer treatment ward in Edinburgh hospital

By The Press Association1st August 2023News Scotland

Legionella has been found in water supplying parts of a cancer treatment ward at a hospital. The bacteria was found in the water of the radiotherapy unite at the Western

Complaints about care services see increase of 85% in decade, says Care Inspectorate

By The Press Association1st August 2023News Scotland

Complaints about care services reached a 10-year high last year – with complaints about homes for older people making up more than two fifths of them. The latest report from

Health board reprimanded after staff shared patient information on WhatsApp

By The Press Association1st August 2023News Scotland

A watchdog has reprimanded a health board after staff members shared patients’ personal data on WhatsApp hundreds of times. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued a reprimand to NHS

Credibility of Scottish Covid Inquiry called into question on first day

By Paul Cargill, Reporter26th July 2023News Scotland

Families in Scotland who lost loved ones to Covid-19 have questioned the credibility of an inquiry reviewing the Scottish Government’s response to the pandemic on its first day. Proceedings started

First Minister visits ‘inspirational’ youth project that transforms lives

By The Press Association26th July 2023News Scotland

The First Minister has met with members of an organisation that helps build the skills and confidence of some of Scotland’s most vulnerable young people. Heavy Sound in Cockenzie, East

Brother faces life sentence for ‘depraved’ sexual assault and murder of his teenage sister

By The Press Association25th July 2023News Scotland

A man is facing a life sentence after being convicted of the sexual assault and murder of his 16-year-old sister in a “depraved” attack. Connor Gibson, 20, was convicted of

Two-child benefit cap affects more than 80,000 children in Scotland, study shows

By Neil Pooran, Reporter19th July 2023News Scotland

The two-child benefit cap has affected more than 80,000 children in Scotland in the last year, research commissioned by the SNP has found. Analysis by the House of Commons Library

Woman who lost her wife to hospital-acquired Covid tells inquiry of trauma

By Neil Pooran, Reporter18th July 2023News Scotland

A woman who lost her wife to a hospital-inquired coronavirus infection has recounted her traumatic experience to the UK inquiry. Jane Morrison (pictured right), of the Scottish Covid Bereaved group,

Four out of five young offenders have history of head injuries, study suggests

By Ryan McDougall, Reporter13th July 2023News Scotland

A study has found 80% of young men in a young offenders institution in Scotland had at least one significant head injury in their lifetimes. The study, led by researchers

Leading social care provider warns staff shortages could worsen

By The Press Association12th July 202313th July 2023News Scotland

A leading Scottish care provider has said it is “in crisis” amid staff shortages and warned that things are only going to get worse unless something changes. Andrew Williamson, deputy

Category: News Scotland

Legionella found in water supply on cancer treatment ward in Edinburgh hospital

Complaints about care services see increase of 85% in decade, says Care Inspectorate

Credibility of Scottish Covid Inquiry called into question on first day

First Minister visits ‘inspirational’ youth project that transforms lives

Brother faces life sentence for ‘depraved’ sexual assault and murder of his teenage sister

Two-child benefit cap affects more than 80,000 children in Scotland, study shows

Woman who lost her wife to hospital-acquired Covid tells inquiry of trauma

Four out of five young offenders have history of head injuries, study suggests

Nottingham triple killer care report a ‘horror show’, victim’s mother says

Lucy Letby convictions branded ‘one of major injustices of modern times’

Minister expects priority to be children’s life chances as Ofsted plans unveiled

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Category: News Scotland

Legionella found in water supply on cancer treatment ward in Edinburgh hospital

Complaints about care services see increase of 85% in decade, says Care Inspectorate

Health board reprimanded after staff shared patient information on WhatsApp

Credibility of Scottish Covid Inquiry called into question on first day

First Minister visits ‘inspirational’ youth project that transforms lives

Brother faces life sentence for ‘depraved’ sexual assault and murder of his teenage sister

Two-child benefit cap affects more than 80,000 children in Scotland, study shows

Woman who lost her wife to hospital-acquired Covid tells inquiry of trauma

Four out of five young offenders have history of head injuries, study suggests

Leading social care provider warns staff shortages could worsen