Terminally ill man with MND urges right to die on day of final journey
On the day he is due to die at Dignitas a terminally ill man has made a final plea to politicians to enable people in his situation to end their
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Inspectors call for urgent improvement at home for vulnerable adults in Falkirk
A care home in Falkirk must make urgent improvements in the care experienced by residents, inspectors have said. The Care Inspectorate has served a formal Improvement Notice on Southfields care
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Mental health services review finds ‘systemic shortcomings’ at Polmont YOI
A review of mental health provision at a young offenders institution where two people took their own lives has found the “risks and vulnerabilities” of some inmates are not given
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Major study finds death of friend can impact health for years with women most affected
The death of a close friend can have an impact on your health and wellbeing for up to four years, research has found. Academics at the University of Stirling and
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Progress made at HMP Perth after inspectors had raised healthcare concerns
Progress has been made at a Scottish prison where serious concerns were raised over its provision of healthcare, according to inspectors. On a visit to HMP Perth in May last
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Study finds violence and verbal abuse of care home staff has become ‘normalised’
Violence against staff at care homes has become “normalised” and most incidents go unreported, a new study suggests. Physical assault, verbal abuse and sexual harassment are some of the risks
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World experts on dementia and design set to gather in Stirling for major conference
The world’s leading experts on designing environments for people living with dementia are set to gather in Stirling, Scotland for a major event looking at the latest developments in the
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Leading psychiatrist appointed to review mental health support for young prisoners
A leading psychiatrist has been appointed to oversee an independent review of the mental health support services available to young people behind bars. Consultant forensic child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr
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Call for improved integration of health and social care in Clackmannanshire and Stirling
Health and social care services in Clackmannanshire and Stirling are performing well at present but need to work together more effectively as partners to meet the needs of people in
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Death of 10-year-old Perth and Kinross boy being treated as murder
The death of a 10-year-old in a house in Perth and Kinross is being treated as murder. Kane Morris died at the scene in Union Street, Coupar Angus, in the
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