Scotland’s under-18s gender clinic pauses puberty blockers
It follows a landmark review of gender services in England which warned of a lack of research. Source link
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Multiple failures in Scotland’s audiology services, report finds
A Scotland-wide review has made more than 50 recommendations to improve services. Source link
Could decriminalisation solve Scotland’s drug problem?
The mayor of Porto, Rui Moreira, does want changes though. As well as improving housing, cleaning up public spaces, and offering more opportunities for young people, he is calling for criminalisation of drug use in certain areas, such as near schools and civic centres. Source link
BMA chief warns Scotland’s GPs are at ‘tipping point’
A shortage of staff and increased demand has left doctors’ surgeries at “tipping point”, doctors warn. Source link
Can interim care help ease Scotland’s hospital bed shortage?
In Lothian, care homes are used as a temporary measure to help rehabilitate patients before they go home. Source link
Scotland’s A&E waiting times worst on record
Weekly figures show that a record number of A&E patients waited more than four hours. Source link
Can video calls ease the pressure on Scotland’s A&Es?
Virtual consultations with patients are being used to stop unnecessary trips to Scotland’s A&Es. Source link
NHS Scotland’s ‘biggest crisis’ in five charts
Looking at the figures behind the enormous pressures being felt by NHS Scotland Source link
Scotland’s first patients prescribed legal cannabis
The statement added: “Independent clinics must ensure that appropriate consultations take place, that clinicians make informed assessments, that informed patient consent is obtained in accordance with the law and professional guidelines, and that patients understand the risk and benefits of a treatment or medication. Source link
Covid vaccine lowers cases in Scotland’s healthcare worker families
Vaccination of Scotland’s healthcare workers has lowered the rate of infection for people they live with. Source link