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36 healthcare organisations urge John Swinney to revive women's health minister post

MORE than 30 healthcare organisations have urged John Swinney to revive the women’s health minister post.

The National (Scotland)

MSPs expected to back Bill to regulate ‘wild west’ beauty procedures

The Bill will limit who can carry out procedures.

Evening Standard

Scotland becomes first UK country to legalise water cremations

Hydrolysis uses alkaline and water to break down body in a few hours and is part of demand for more sustainable funerals

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Scotland making 'good progress' towards eliminating HIV transmission

SCOTLAND is making “good progress” towards the goal of eliminating transmission of the HIV virus by 2030, a new report has said.

The National (Scotland)

Illegal Cigarette Trade Is Turning UK High Streets Into Crime Hubs, Experts Warn

The UK's illegal cigarette trade is getting worse. Now, it is even linked to other more serious crimes, such as human trafficking and illegal immigration.

International Business Times UK

‘Hard-won progress’ on cardiovascular disease risks being lost, charity warns

The British Heart Foundation said Scottish heart health declined at the start of the 2020s.

Evening Standard

Snus-style pouches will be included in ‘smokefree generation’ law, says minister

The pouches are placed between the user’s lips and gum to release nicotine.

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Scottish Government urged to extend Glasgow abortion clinic buffer zone

A SCOTTISH Green MSP has called on the Scottish Government to review the size of a buffer zone for anti-abortion protests outside of a Glasgow…

The National (Scotland)

Minister to meet Highland mothers amid maternity service crisis

SCOTLAND's women’s health minister has agreed to visit patients in the Highlands and islands who face travelling for more than 100 miles to give…

The National (Scotland)

Woman who gave kidney to friend urges Scots to consider donation

Lisa Wright, 60, donated her organ to her 68-year-old friend Valerie Jack after finding out she had kidney disease.

The Independent UK

Calls for adoption of action plan on disease affecting one in 10 Scots

A working group led by charity Kidney Research UK will unveil an action plan on Wednesday evening.

Evening Standard

Health experts set out necessary action to drive down deaths in Scotland

Non-Communicable Disease Alliance Scotland has set out a 10-year vision seeking to fundamentally change Scotland’s poor health.

The Independent UK

'Quite right': Buffer zones at abortion clinics come into force in Scotland

THE implementation of a new law banning anti-abortion protesters from demonstrating outside clinics has been hailed as a “crucial day for…

The National (Scotland)

Anyone breaking abortion buffer zone laws face 'significant' fines, minister warns

SCOTLAND'S public health minister has warned people who break new laws creating buffer zones around abortion clinics that they face…

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Scotland to move to 'regional model' of gender identity healthcare for under-18s

THE NHS in Scotland is set to follow England in moving to a "regional model" of providing gender identity healthcare for under-18s.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government responds to publication of Infected Blood Inquiry report

THE Scottish Government has said it is determined to ensure “lessons have been learned” from the infected blood scandal after a UK inquiry into…

The National (Scotland)

Reports into Scottish baby death spikes delayed to next year

Reports into spikes in the number of deaths of babies have been delayed to next year, the Scottish Government has said.

The National (Scotland)

NHS Scotland hailed for ‘positive' menopause and menstrual health policy

SCOTLAND'S largest employer has introduced a new policy to help women going through the menopause or suffering from menstrual difficulties.

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Hundreds of women travelling from Scotland to England for abortion care

HUNDREDS of women have been forced to travel from Scotland to England to access abortion care in just over four years, according to official data,…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government urged to put disposable vapes 'out of sight' quickly

The Scottish Government is being urged to remove vaping products from open display in stores, amid concerns that children as young as eight are…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government 'fully considering' transvaginal mesh review recommendations

THE Scottish Government is “fully considering” a number of recommendations following a review into transvaginal mesh cases ...

The National (Scotland)

Minister 'alert' to threat of Westminster interference over decriminalising abortion

It comes as pro-choice campaigners warn that it will be 'challenging' to bring in decriminalisation in Scotland

The National (Scotland)

Buffer Zones Bill reaches key support threshold within 30 minutes of FMQs ending

THE final proposal for the Buffer Zones Bill reached the quota for the number of MSPs needed to back it just 30 minutes after

Daily Record

Evening dental appointments to be offered in Dumfries and Galloway

It is hoped the pilot programme will help "unlock a little extra capacity" after thousands of NHS dental patients were de-registered

Daily Record

SNP bins plan to stop energy drinks being sold to Scots children despite parental concerns

Jenni Minto, the public health minister, admitted the consumption of energy drinks by children was a "significant concern" among parents.

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