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John Swinney faces backlash over 'reckless' plans to slash Scotland's health boards

Plans to cut the number of regional health boards in Scotland from 14 to just two could be “more reckless than revolutionary”, John Swinney has…

The National (Scotland)

What does Glasgow’s new £6 million private hospital signal for NHS Scotland?

SCOTLAND’S new £6 million “luxury private hospital” – the Elanic Hospital – juts out into Glasgow’s Bath Street.

The National (Scotland)

Man arrested after 'much-loved son' dies from 'serious injuries' in South Lanarkshire

A man has been arrested in connection with the death of a man in South Lanarkshire.

The National (Scotland)

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Doctors’ union warns NHS will struggle to last another year without reform

99% of doctors surveyed by the British Medical Association (BMA) Scotland said they are concerned about increased pressure on the NHS over winter.

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We have clear plan for NHS despite watchdog's warning, Health Secretary insists

THE Health Secretary has insisted that the SNP Government has a “clear plan” for fundamental reform of the NHS, after the spending watchdog…

The National (Scotland)

BMA Scotland chair calls for ministers to consider Highlands medical school

LEADERS of the British Medical Association (BMA) have called on the Scottish Government to consider funding a Highlands medical school.

The National (Scotland)

BMA Scotland chair calls for urgent action to address shortfall of rural GPs

Dr Iain Kennedy calls for higher pay and better facilities and training to stem vacancy crisis in remote areas

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All medics stand with junior doctors as pay talks resume, says BMA chairman

Dr Iain Kennedy also hit out at the Scottish Government’s 6% pay award for 2023 for senior NHS staff.

The Independent UK

Covid left Scotland's NHS in tatters with huge waits and rise in deaths, top doc reveals

Dr Iain Kennedy, chair of BMA Scotland, said the decision to suspend routine health services during the pandemic had a "very detrimental" effect on patients.

Daily Record

Scotland's NHS on its knees as 2000 doctors needed for crippling staffing crisis

Today the Daily Record begins a week dedicated to saving our NHS by shining a spotlight on the huge challenges facing our GP surgeries and hospitals.

Daily Record

Come together to save Scotland's ailing NHS

Put simply, Scotland does not have enough doctors and nurses in post. The staff currently working in the NHS are running on empty.

Daily Record

Health unions call for 'trash talking' to end and push for national NHS conversation

UNION leaders have called for a national debate on the future of the NHS involving the public, instead of opposition politicians “playing the…

The National (Scotland)

Find money to pay Scots doctors and nurses more, BMA chief tells SNP ministers

EXCLUSIVE: Dr Iain Kennedy said "we all know that when governments choose to find money, they can find it" after several health unions rejected pay deals from the Scottish Government.

Daily Record

Doctor treating patients outside accident and emergency due to level of demand

Dr David Caesar claimed there is a sense of “impending doom” among doctors as Hogmanay approaches.

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Scottish NHS board in 'urgent call' for aid amid 'extreme' Covid and flu pressure

A SCOTTISH health board has been forced to put out an “urgent call” for help from staff amid “extreme pressure” on its services.

The National (Scotland)

Doctors' union chief warns Scotland's NHS cannot 'survive' in current state

THE head of a doctor’s union has warned there is “no way that the NHS in Scotland can survive” in its current form as he renewed his calls for…

Daily Record

'No way' NHS in Scotland can survive in current form, warns doctors' union chief

Dr Iain Kennedy of the BMA has warned the "whole health and social care system in Scotland is broken".

Daily Record

Scots believe NHS standards have fallen as union leader warns of 'perilous' situation over winter

A new snapshot reveals public concern about the huge challenges facing the health service

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Paisley golfer raises £6,000 for charity in memory of mum

Morrisons where Susan Dillion worked agreed to match the amount raised for charity

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