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Covid vaccine Scotland: Only a third of healthcare workers …

WEBHowever, in winter 2023/24, just 35.1 per cent of healthcare workers were vaccinated against Covid, and 42.2 per cent against seasonal flu. Only a third of health …

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Scotland’s worsening health needs ‘concerted focus’ on obesity …

WEBScotland’s worsening health needs ‘concerted focus’ on obesity and poverty – Public Health Scotland chief Paul Johnston

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Study reveals what diseases Scots are living with and dying from

WEBPublished 13th Jul 2017, 07:00 GMT. Updated 18th Jul 2017, 08:35 GMT. New analysis shows what we are living with and dying from in Scotland. The results show that …

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Covid booster jab walk in centres Edinburgh: where to get third …

WEBThere’s no guarantee of getting a booster jab without an appointment, but you might be able to get your third dose from one of these drop-in clinics.

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37 NHS GP practices have been sold to a private US health …

WEBAn American health insurance company has taken over 37 GP practices in London, sparking fears the NHS is being sold by stealth. Private Eye magazine reported …

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NHS in Scotland: Health spending per head in Scotland is now …

WEBThese are not easy judgements to make but past efforts suggest that Scotland’s health spending needs are higher, compared to England. This was …

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Edinburgh carer struck off after hoist fall leads to death of 90-year

WEBThe negligence of two Edinburgh carers caused a 90-year-old woman to fall from a hoist and later die in hospital, it has been ruled. Agency worker Edward Boateng …

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Researchers find 'clear difference' in health of Scottish and English

WEBIn England, “urgent action is needed” to tackle worsening health in children under five years of age, after researchers found “clear differences” in immunisation, …

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NHS Scotland: After the winter, why is Scotland's healthcare …

WEBPressure on the NHS is now being sustained over the spring and summer, figures show, with claims Scotland is “simply lacking the workforce it needs” to sustain …

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100 day cough: What is it and what are the symptoms

WEB100 day cough is another term being used to describe whooping cough. Whooping cough is a highly contagious bacterial infection, which is spread through …

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Prescription of puberty blockers paused for children in Scotland

WEBMinisters have welcomed the decision to pause the prescription of puberty blockers for children who identify as transgender in Scotland. SNP health secretary Neil …

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Comedian Geoff Norcott is right. We need to take men's health …

WEBWe need to take men's health seriously – Euan McColm. Appearing on the BBC’s Politics Live show a couple of months back to promote his book, “The British …

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SNP ministers criticised for ‘sneaking out’ £30m cut to mental …

WEB“Between the Scottish Government and NHS boards we expect spending on mental health to be well in excess of £1.3 billion in 2023-24. The revised direct mental …

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Sex without a condom is good for you, says professor

WEBHAVING sex without a condom is good for your mental health, according to controversial research conducted by a leading Scottish psychologist. Professor Stuart …

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Analysis: The challenging in-tray on education, health, transport, …

WEBHere our specialist correspondents Calum Ross, Joseph Anderson, Alastair Dalton and Brian Ferguson take a look at the in-trays on the key portfolios of education, …

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10 best breeds of dog for people struggling with anxiety

WEBHere are the 13 most popular breeds of cute and adorable dog in the UK. 1. Cocker Spaniel. Particularly well-suited to supporting children with mental health …

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Driverless cars: How Scottish scientists can help cyclists avoid

WEBAutonomous cars are likely to become commonplace on public roads in the future, so experts are keen to ensure suitable safety features are developed -- a team at …

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10 breeds of adorable dog with most predisposed health problems

WEBPhoto: Canva/Getty Images. 2. Cocker Spaniel. Owners of friendly and loyal Cocker Spaniels should be aware that their pet is susceptible to a range of health …

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Edinburgh Castle gun told to fire quieter amid health and safety row

WEBEdinburgh Castle gun has been told to fire quieter following a row over health and safety. The “One O'Clock Gun” ritual, started in 1861, and has seen it fire every day …

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10 best breeds of dog for people struggling with anxiety

WEBPhoto Sales. 3. Border Collie. One of the most intelligent dog breeds, the Border Collies is used to responding to cues to herd sheep. This extends to sensing …

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These 10 cat breeds that are often sadly born with health conditions

WEBHere are 10 breeds of beautiful cat most likely to have a pre-existing condition. Cr: Getty Images/Canva Pro

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The hitman and her: Barbara Kuklinski

WEBWhen he caught Barbara smoking, he made her sit outside on a hard metal stool all night. She lost the baby the following day, and later miscarried a second time. …

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