Victim tells inquiry sexual abuse was ‘whitewashed’ by children’s home staff
A man has told an inquiry how the sexual abuse he suffered as a child was “whitewashed” during his time at a children’s home. A witness told the Scottish Child
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Cheap drugs that could prevent dementia after stroke to be tested in new trial
A clinical trial is to find out whether cheap, readily available drugs can prevent dementia after stroke. Two charities, the British Heart Foundation and Alzheimer’s Society, are working together to
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Programme for Newly Qualified Social Worker conference in Edinburgh announced
The School of Social and Political Science at the University of Edinburgh has announced details of their 2018 conference for Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSW). The theme of the NQSW
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UK first as village offering stable accommodation to homeless opens in Edinburgh
A new village has opened to provide stable accommodation to homeless people as part of campaign to eradicate the issue in Scotland. Social Bite Village launched on Thursday in Granton,
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Family ‘utterly devastated’ as body found is confirmed as missing musician
The family of Frightened Rabbit singer Scott Hutchison has said they are “utterly devastated” at his death. Police confirmed on Friday that a body found by police on Thursday evening
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Edinburgh researchers pinpoint dozens of genes linked to depression
Scientists have pinpointed nearly 80 genes which they believe could help explain why some people are more susceptible to depression. A team of experts led by the University of Edinburgh
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Neil Lennon backs mental health project supporting middle-aged men
Neil Lennon has helped launch a new football mental health project to encourage middle-aged men to open up. The Hibernian head coach, who has previously spoken out about his own
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Attempt to secure annonymity for rape accused in civil case is refused
An attempt to grant a man acquitted of rape anonymity in a civil case brought by his alleged victim has been rejected. Stephen Coxen, from Bury in Lancashire, is being
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Simple bedside chart could reduce cancer patient pain, study
A simple bedside chart can help reduce pain among cancer patients, a study has found. Researchers at the University of Edinburgh worked with doctors to develop the Edinburgh Pain Assessment
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Inspectors call for urgent improvements at Midlothian care home
A care home for older people in Bonnyrigg, Midlothian has been told to make urgent improvements in the care provided to vulnerable residents. The Care Inspectorate has served an Improvement
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