Could assisted dying be coming to Scotland?
MSPs will get the chance to make Scotland the first part of the UK to let people legally end their lives. Source link
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UK Covid inquiry in Scotland: Five things we learned in week three
Senior politicians from the Scottish and UK governments gave evidence on the inquiry’s third and final week in Edinburgh. Source link
UK Covid inquiry comes to Scotland… in 90 seconds
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
UK Covid inquiry comes to Scotland… in 90 seconds
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
Weight-loss drug approved for use by NHS Scotland
Wegovy, which is delivered via injection, makes people feel fuller and more satisfied so they eat less. Source link
Proposal to raise minimum alcohol price to 65p in Scotland
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
Covid: New BA.2.86 variant found in Scotland
The strain is highly mutated but not yet considered a concern by health officials. Source link
Junior doctors in Scotland accept new pay offer
The 12.4% pay increase for 2023/24 comes after the medics had planned to take strike action. Source link
Steve Barclay calls talks with Scotland and Wales on cutting NHS waiting lists
The government said under Labour in Wales more than 73,000 people have been waiting at least 77 weeks for treatment, and under the SNP in Scotland more than 21,600 people have been waiting over 78 weeks for outpatient, day-case or inpatient appointments. Source link
Faulty concrete fears at 250 NHS Scotland sites
The buildings could contain a material which NHS Scotland warns is vulnerable to “catastrophic failure”. Source link