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Scotland’s central stockpile of PPE ran ‘very low’ early in pandemic, report finds

By The Press Association17th June 2021News Scotland

Scotland’s central stockpile of personal protective equipment (PPE) ran “very low” in the early stages of the pandemic, a report has found, while the surge in prices cost the NHS

Women should keep right to have abortion at home after pandemic, say campaigners

By The Press Association14th June 2021News Scotland

Changes to the health care system that allow women to terminate pregnancies without visiting a hospital should be made permanent following the coronavirus pandemic, campaigners have insisted. Engender, which campaigns

Mental health of unpaid home carers worsened during pandemic – study

By Lucinda Cameron, Reporter14th June 2021News Scotland

The mental health of unpaid carers deteriorated more during lockdown than that of non-carers, according to a new study. Researchers found that unpaid carers who looked after another member of

Almost two-thirds of alcohol sold was in the lowest price bracket since minimum unit pricing

By The Press Association10th June 2021News Scotland

The proportion of alcoholic drinks costing between 50p and 64.9p per unit more than doubled after minimum unit pricing (MUP) was imposed in Scotland, a new study has found. Analysis

Children’s Commissioner calls for review of guidance preventing parents attending nursery graduations

By The Press Association9th June 2021News Scotland

The Children’s Commissioner has joined calls for ministers to review coronavirus guidance which prevents parents from attending special ceremonies to mark their child finishing nursery. Graduation-style ceremonies are being held

Ending Universal Credit will push thousands of children into poverty – Social Justice Secretary

By The Press Association9th June 2021News Scotland

Ending the £20 Universal Credit uplift is a “callous act” which will push thousands of children into poverty, the Social Justice Secretary has said. Shona Robison (pictured) spoke as MSPs

Drugs designed to treat cancer, lung disease and dermatitis approved in Scotland

By The Press Association8th June 2021News Scotland

Drugs designed to treat dermatitis, different types of cancer and the first licensed treatment of progressive fibrosing interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) have been approved for use in NHS Scotland. Five

At-risk children may have been detained unlawfully in secure accommodation, commissioner warns

By The Press Association6th June 2021News Scotland

Vulnerable children in Scotland may have been detained unlawfully in secure accommodation, an investigation by the Scottish Children and Young People’s Commissioner has found. The commissioner’s investigation concluded that councils

Scot leaves hospital 195 days after being admitted to ICU with Covid-19

By Douglas Barrie, Reporter6th June 2021News Scotland

A Scottish man has finally left hospital nearly 200 days after he was first admitted with coronavirus. Neil McLaughlin was taken to University Hospital Hairmyres in East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire,

Rise in online sex abuse shows need to improve crimefighting on net, say Police Scotland

By The Press Association4th June 2021News Scotland

Police say they need to boost their capabilities to hunt and catch online criminals as figures show a rise in internet child sexual abuse and fraud. A total of 1,966

Category: News Scotland

Scotland’s central stockpile of PPE ran ‘very low’ early in pandemic, report finds

Women should keep right to have abortion at home after pandemic, say campaigners

Mental health of unpaid home carers worsened during pandemic – study

Almost two-thirds of alcohol sold was in the lowest price bracket since minimum unit pricing

Children’s Commissioner calls for review of guidance preventing parents attending nursery graduations

Ending Universal Credit will push thousands of children into poverty – Social Justice Secretary

Drugs designed to treat cancer, lung disease and dermatitis approved in Scotland

At-risk children may have been detained unlawfully in secure accommodation, commissioner warns

Scot leaves hospital 195 days after being admitted to ICU with Covid-19

Rise in online sex abuse shows need to improve crimefighting on net, say Police Scotland

Mother’s anger after coroner finds Army failures contributed to Jaysley’s death

Thirty councils in severe financial distress granted support to protect services

More than half of councils face insolvency over special needs spending – survey

Man with Down’s syndrome died after care worker ‘landed on him’ in swimming pool

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Category: News Scotland

Scotland’s central stockpile of PPE ran ‘very low’ early in pandemic, report finds

Women should keep right to have abortion at home after pandemic, say campaigners

Mental health of unpaid home carers worsened during pandemic – study

Almost two-thirds of alcohol sold was in the lowest price bracket since minimum unit pricing

Children’s Commissioner calls for review of guidance preventing parents attending nursery graduations

Ending Universal Credit will push thousands of children into poverty – Social Justice Secretary

Drugs designed to treat cancer, lung disease and dermatitis approved in Scotland

At-risk children may have been detained unlawfully in secure accommodation, commissioner warns

Scot leaves hospital 195 days after being admitted to ICU with Covid-19

Rise in online sex abuse shows need to improve crimefighting on net, say Police Scotland