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 · Jun 15, 2023
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. Daily Record · May 30, 2023
Abortion clinic buffer zones working group had ‘run its course’ says Green MSP A MINISTERIAL working group set up to consider issues around access to abortion had “run its course”, the MSP spearheading legislation to bring… The National (Scotland) · May 4, 2023
Anger as Scots abortion buffer zone working group ends It's understood that members of the buffer zone working group were told of its closure on Tuesday. Daily Record · May 3, 2023
Scottish Government decision to scrap buffer zones working group slammed by campaigners Back Off Scotland has accused decision makers of 'sitting on their hands' following the decision to scrap a working group dedicated to buffer zones outside healthcare settings. Glasgow Live · May 3, 2023
Young Scots women 'patronised and minimised' accessing healthcare, report finds Young women said they felt as if they were not taken seriously in healthcare settings, were often dismissed, and their experiences minimised. The National (Scotland) · Apr 24, 2023
Jeremy Hunt urged to scrap VAT on defibrillators by SNP CHANCELLOR Jeremy Hunt is being urged to “give the gift of life this Christmas” by scrapping VAT charges on defibrillators. The National (Scotland) · Dec 23, 2022
Jeremy Hunt urged to scrap VAT on life-saving defibrillators to encourage more places to buy them SNP MSP Jenni Minto believes the cost of installing the life-saving devices is putting off charities and sports clubs from buying them. Daily Record · Oct 30, 2022
Nicola Sturgeon hails Scottish school after winning top global award A SCOTTISH school was the only UK school to be nominated for the prize The National (Scotland) · Oct 19, 2022
Scots farmer forced to live in caravan after £2.25 petrol price leaves him penniless Karl Hughes, a crofter who has lived on Tiree for 20 years, had to sell his home last year after falling behind on mortgage payments due to an accident that left him unable to work. Daily Record · Jun 23, 2022