Ovarian cancer centre to improve diagnosis and treatment opens in Edinburgh
A new ovarian cancer centre named in honour of a woman killed by the disease at the age of just 34 will investigate ways to improve diagnosis and treatment. Nicola
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Social workers honoured at SASW Social Work Awards in Edinburgh
The outstanding achievement of social workers in Scotland was recognised when Children and Young People Minister Aileen Campbell presented the SASW Social Work Awards last night in Edinburgh. The annual
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West Lothian early years service wins inspection praise
A nursery in Bathgate has been praised by the Care Inspectorate for delivering excellent care to children. The Bathgate Early Years Service, which provides care for up to 76 children,
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Robison announced as keynote speaker at conference on elderly care
Cabinet Secretary for Health, Wellbeing & Sport, Shona Robison MSP, has been confirmed as keynote speaker of a conference exploring the care of older people in Scotland. The ‘Care of
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George Clooney comes out in support of homeless project in Edinburgh
George Clooney has swapped the glitz and glamour of Hollywood for a humble sandwich shop which helps the homeless. Rather than the red carpet, he walked the cobbles of Edinburgh’s
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Expert board tackling violence against women and girls meets for first time
An expert board tasked with combatting violence against women and gender inequality has met for the first time this week. In a significant step in taking forward the Scottish Government’s
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Cancer Research UK worried by ‘trial gap’ for young Scottish patients
Young cancer patients in Scotland could be missing out on experimental treatments, with research showing less than a third of clinical trials are available north of the border. Researchers in
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Police involved as elderly care home resident is seriously injured
A police investigation has been launched after a 98-year-old woman was seriously injured at a Edinburgh care home. The woman, who is a resident at Strachan House in the Blackhall
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Sir Chris Hoy launches new sports based mental health initiative
Sir Chris Hoy let his arms rather than his legs do the work as he started a climb to launch a mental health initiative. Britain’s most successful Olympian was at
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Project enhances support for people with autism and sight loss
A two year collaborative project has shown that educating autism practitioners in vision awareness has increased access to eye care and improved day-to-day support services for people with autism and
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