PA Media A new vaccination programme aimed at protecting newborn babies and older adults against a dangerous respiratory disease is now being rolled out in Scotland. The Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) immunisation programme begins on Monday morning, and will be offered in the other UK nations from September. RSV is common and highly infectious. It … Read more
England vs Scotland shared points in Barbados after their Group B clash was washed out due to rain. The match was interrupted by rain multiple times on the day and was eventually called off after almost four hours and 20 minutes of its scheduled start at 8 PM. The match was earlier cut off to … Read more
MSPs will get the chance to make Scotland the first part of the UK to let people legally end their lives. Source link
Senior politicians from the Scottish and UK governments gave evidence on the inquiry’s third and final week in Edinburgh. Source link
The UK Covid inquiry has upped sticks from London to Edinburgh. Over the next three weeks, the inquiry will hear evidence from government ministers and experts about decisions taken in Scotland during the pandemic. BBC political correspondent Kirsten Campbell outlines what can be expected during the inquiry’s time north of the border. Video by Morgan … Read more
The UK Covid inquiry has upped sticks from London to Edinburgh. Over the next three weeks, the inquiry will hear evidence from government ministers and experts about decisions taken in Scotland during the pandemic. BBC political correspondent Kirsten Campbell outlines what can be expected during the inquiry’s time north of the border. Video by Morgan … Read more
Wegovy, which is delivered via injection, makes people feel fuller and more satisfied so they eat less. Source link
The party’s health spokesman, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, said: “Alcohol deaths are at their highest level since 2008 on the SNP’s watch and it is clear their blanket approach to tackling this crisis is simply not working, or supporting those who most need help with alcohol addiction.” Source link
The strain is highly mutated but not yet considered a concern by health officials. Source link
The 12.4% pay increase for 2023/24 comes after the medics had planned to take strike action. Source link