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'It's not a panacea': Humza Yousaf rejects calls for army to plug NHS staffing hole

The Health Secretary also rejected claims that the Scottish Government had done “no resilience planning” ahead of winter.

The National (Scotland)

Call in the Army to boost capacity across the NHS in Scotland, urges Labour

Soldiers were brought in to drive ambulances during the height of the covid pandemic and Labour has now called for similar action.

Daily Record

Scots council tenant fears for family's health with mouldy walls in house

Derek McKenzie noticed the mould in his Dumbarton home two months ago which he believes is being caused by a leaky roof.

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Tenant's health fears as mouldy walls spread throughout West Dunbartonshire home in safety risk

Derek McKenzie has been trying to get the cause of the problem - which he believes is a leak in the roof - to be looked at by the council. It comes after the death of a two-year-old exposed to a mouldy house.

Glasgow Live

Scots pensioner who suffered stroke lifted into car by family and driven to A&E after 'no ambulance available'

Moira Buchanan's son, daughter and her partner had to lift her into a family car to rush her to A&E - despite suffering severe stroke symptoms.

Daily Record

Dumbarton Football Club prepare to mark their 150th anniversary on December 23

Formed on December 23, 1872, the Sons of the Rock were one of the most successful teams in the early years of Scottish football – lifting the first two Scottish Football League titles, and winning the 1883 Scottish Cup.

Daily Record

Dumbarton and Alexandria commuters 'let down' by ScotRail, MSP claims

Figures released after a Freedom of Information Request showed that over 6000 local Scotrail services have been cancelled since 2020.

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Anas Sarwar urged to condemn Wes Streeting's 'appalling' attack on health union

SCOTTISH Labour have been told to urgently condemn an "unconscionable attack" on a health union by Keir Starmer’s shadow health…

The National (Scotland)

Warning over lack of antibiotics to treat Strep A in Scotland as infections soar

As the death toll in the UK from Strep A reached 16 yesterday, GPs were warned them to expect drug shortages to last for the rest of the year.

Daily Record

Dumbarton pensioner slams Scottish Government after she was denied breast screening appointment

The 77-year-old contacted MSP Jackie Baillie after she was told she couldn’t have a mammogram due to her age.

Daily Record

Scottish Labour support for gender recognition law 'very fragile' as final Holyrood vote looms

Anas Sarwar's party still intends to support the Bill later this month, but no decision has been reached and MSPs want the Government to accept amendments.

Daily Record

Scottish opposition parties reject SNP’s plan to treat election as referendum

Nicola Sturgeon says making general election a de facto vote on independence is only lawful way for Scots to express their will

The Guardian - UK

Scotland risks 'grinding to a halt' as teachers join nurses and train drivers in voting for strikes

Ministers being urged to get round the table with trade unions to prevent the country from sliding into "strike chaos" this winter.

Daily Record

Scottish Labour push back on Keir Starmer's 'too many overseas workers in NHS' claim

SCOTTISH Labour have distanced themselves from Keir Starmer’s claim there are “too many people from overseas” working in the NHS.

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Daily Record

Scottish Government civil servants told to 'cuddle pets' at £6,000 away day after budget cuts

EXCLUSIVE: Labour's Jackie Baillie accused Ministers of 'squandering' money at the same time as making deep cuts.

Daily Record

Dumbarton MSP presses Cabinet Secretary over Royal Burgh anniversary 'snub'

Jackie Baillie has hit out over a lack of fanfare by the Scottish Government to recognise the historic occasion.

Daily Record

Cost of living crisis 'to cripple NHS' this winter as poverty-related hospital admissions rise

Winter hospital admissions linked to poverty set to soar as the health service faces a surge in flu cases along with the return of covid.

Daily Record

Humza Yousaf branded 'worst health secretary since devolution' as Labour warns over winter crisis

The SNP health secretary admitted the NHS was struggling but insisted the Scottish Government had already taken measures to ease pressure on staff.

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Daily Record

'National scandal' as poorest Scots 74 per cent more likely to die from cancer

Cancer remains the main cause of death in Scotland, with 16,438 deaths caused by the disease in 2021, according to the latest figures from Public Health Scotland.

Daily Record

Labour demands Humza Yousaf improve NHS Scotland winter plan or resign

The SNP health secretary has warned Scotland's already stretched health service faces one of its most difficult winters ever.

The Independent UK

Labour now defenders of union after Tory turmoil, says Baillie

Scottish Labour’s deputy leader made the call after Prime Minister Liz Truss announced she would stand down.

Daily Record

Humza Yousaf accused of going 'AWOL' as people waiting over 8 hours at A&E soars to record levels

Statistics from Public Health Scotland released on Tuesday show that some 3,553 people waiting more than eight hours at emergency departments in the week up to October 9.

Daily Record

Scottish abuse victims demand faster compensation payouts for lifesaving therapy

Victims have opened up on their ordeal suffered while in care as they call for action with delays in payments.

Daily Record

Domestic abuse has increased in West Dunbartonshire according to Police Scotland

There were 14 crimes were recorded under the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 – double last year’s figure of seven.

The Independent UK

Scottish Tories attack ‘skewed priorities’ in Nicola Sturgeon’s keynote speech

Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross said the SNP conference speech was ‘narrow’ and ‘independence-obsessed’.

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