NHS Highland apologise after email addresses of HIV patients made public
A formal review is being carried out at a health board after the email addresses of almost 40 people living with HIV were accidentally made public. In an email sent
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Scottish Government announce appointment of new NHS Scotland chief executive
NHS Scotland has appointed a new chief executive. Malcolm Wright, who had been carrying out the role on an interim basis, will take up the post following the departure of
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More than 70 payments awarded to in-care abuse survivors
More than 70 survivors of abuse in care who are elderly or terminally ill have been awarded £10,000 compensation payments by the Scottish Government. Since the Advance Payment Scheme was
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Majority of drugs deaths linked to people facing considerable adversity, study
The majority of drugs deaths occur among people who have experienced considerable adversity in their lives, often from a young age, research has found. In a report focused on drug
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Catholic Church in Scotland urged to create independent safeguarding watchdog
The Catholic Church in Scotland should create a stronger independent safeguarding service as a critical step to “rebuild trust” following abuse scandals, a review group has recommended. The Independent Review
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Carers convicted of murder after making vulnerable woman’s life a ‘living hell’
A man and a woman who made the life of the young woman they should have been caring for “a living hell” have been convicted of her murder. Margaret Fleming,
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Former teacher claims boys were abused by other pupils at religious school
A former teacher at a residential childcare institution has claimed boys would sexually assault younger children at the home. The witness, who cannot be named for legal reasons, worked at
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Jury retires to consider verdict in case of vulnerable woman missing for 19 years
Jurors in the trial of a couple accused of murdering a missing woman more than 19 years ago have been sent home for the night. Edward Cairney and Avril Jones
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Legislation proposed to ‘simplify and modernise’ disclosure system in Scotland
Legislation to “simplify and modernise” the disclosure system in Scotland has been introduced at the Scottish Parliament. The Disclosure (Scotland) Bill would seek to strengthen the protection of children and
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‘Clear sense of urgency’ needed to tackle Scotland’s child poverty targets
Meeting Scotland’s child poverty targets could cost almost £1 billion a year – although a report has said that making more “modest” payments of just £10 a week could make
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