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Donation initiative expands to help more than 50,000 families across Fife and Lothians

By Dan Barker, Reporter7th September 2022News Scotland

Thousands more needy families in Scotland will receive goods ranging from clothing to toiletries as a charity drive spearheaded by former prime minister Gordon Brown expands. More than 50,000 families

New Parkinson’s test developed thanks to woman who could smell the disease

By Ella Pickover, Reporter7th September 2022News Scotland

Scientists have harnessed the power of a woman’s hyper-sensitive sense of smell to develop a test to determine whether people have Parkinson’s disease. The test has been years in the

‘Period dignity officer’ role axed after major backlash over decision to appoint man

By Hannah Carmichael, Reporter6th September 2022News Scotland

The role of Period Dignity Regional Lead Officer has been axed after “threats and abuse” towards individuals, it has been confirmed. It comes after a major backlash erupted over the

Childline in Scotland issues appeal for volunteers after numbers dropped 40% during the pandemic

By The Press Association5th September 2022News Scotland

Childline in Scotland’s biggest city is urgently appealing for volunteers to become counsellors as the cost-of-living crisis increases pressures on young people. The counselling service for children has fewer volunteers

Health Secretary visits care home as residents among first to get Covid-19 booster

By Rebecca McCurdy, Reporter5th September 2022News Scotland

Elderly care home residents are among the first in Scotland to receive their Covid-19 and flu vaccines as a winter booster programme is launched. On a visit to the Victoria

One in four youngsters referred to CAMHS have considered suicide, new study reports

By The Press Association1st September 2022News Scotland

A quarter of children referred for specialist help with mental health problems have either attempted or thought about suicide, new research has found. Researchers from the University of Stirling examined

East Lothian nurseries closed for several weeks after E.coli outbreak have reopened

By The Press Association1st September 2022News Scotland

Two nurseries hit by an E.coli outbreak in East Lothian have reopened their doors to staff and pupils after being closed for several weeks. Church Street Pear Tree Nursery in

Learning disabled children 11 times more likely to die prematurely, study finds

By Katrine Bussey, Reporter31st August 2022News Scotland

Children with learning disabilities are at least 11 times more likely to die prematurely compared with their peers, new research has found. Deaths from causes which were considered treatable were

Council leader issues stark warning that could leave 96% of islanders pushed into fuel poverty

By Craig Paton, Reporter30th August 2022News Scotland

As many as 96% of people living in Shetland could be pushed into fuel poverty by next year, the local authority has warned. Rising fuel prices are expected to impact

Small decrease reported in latest Scotland’s social care workforce figures

By Iain MacDonald, Reporter30th August 2022News Scotland

The size of Scotland’s social work, social care and early years workforce dropped slightly last year to 208,360 people, a drop of 0.6% on 2020, a new report shows. The

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Donation initiative expands to help more than 50,000 families across Fife and Lothians

New Parkinson’s test developed thanks to woman who could smell the disease

‘Period dignity officer’ role axed after major backlash over decision to appoint man

Childline in Scotland issues appeal for volunteers after numbers dropped 40% during the pandemic

Health Secretary visits care home as residents among first to get Covid-19 booster

One in four youngsters referred to CAMHS have considered suicide, new study reports

East Lothian nurseries closed for several weeks after E.coli outbreak have reopened

Learning disabled children 11 times more likely to die prematurely, study finds

Council leader issues stark warning that could leave 96% of islanders pushed into fuel poverty

Mother of woman who took own life brands daughter’s abuser ‘a monster’

MPs reject Tory bid to launch another national inquiry into grooming gangs

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Tag: News Scotland

Donation initiative expands to help more than 50,000 families across Fife and Lothians

New Parkinson’s test developed thanks to woman who could smell the disease

‘Period dignity officer’ role axed after major backlash over decision to appoint man

Childline in Scotland issues appeal for volunteers after numbers dropped 40% during the pandemic

Health Secretary visits care home as residents among first to get Covid-19 booster

One in four youngsters referred to CAMHS have considered suicide, new study reports

East Lothian nurseries closed for several weeks after E.coli outbreak have reopened

Learning disabled children 11 times more likely to die prematurely, study finds

Council leader issues stark warning that could leave 96% of islanders pushed into fuel poverty

Small decrease reported in latest Scotland’s social care workforce figures