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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)

More than 600 referrals made from UK’s first drug consumption room, figures show

According to the council, 11,348 visits to The Thistle in Glasgow were made by 575 registered users in the first year.

Evening Standard

£2m announced to support 'unique challenges' faced by women impacted by drug use

MORE than £2 million in additional funding will be given to charities to tackle the “unique challenges” faced by women impacted by drug use ...

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Drug misuse deaths in Scotland decrease by 13 per cent to lowest rate since 2017

THE number of deaths caused by drug misuse fell by 13 per cent to 1017 last year – the lowest level registered since 2017

The National (Scotland)

Urgent warning after synthetic opioids linked to 38 deaths in Scotland over just three months

Between January and March 2025, nitazenes were detected in 38 deaths

The Independent UK

World Health Organisation chief to attend opening of Edinburgh research hub

The director-general of the World Health Organisation (WHO) will be among the guests attending the opening of a…

The National (Scotland)

Care reform Bill passes unanimously at Holyrood

PLANS to transform social care across Scotland will be progressed after the Care Reform Bill was unanimously approved in Holyrood ...

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Labour accused of 'shipping' London councillor 650 miles to fight Highlands seat at Scottish elections

Eva Kestner has been chosen by Anas Sarwar’s party to contest the Holyrood constituency in 2026, despite living in London

Evening Standard

Care home workers to meet with ministers after feeling ‘abandoned’ during Covid

It follows a recent poll where GMB members working in private care homes said things had either stayed the same or worsened since covid.

The Independent UK

Minister promises action after allegations of cruelty at Skye House

A BBC documentary aired earlier this month focused on the mental health facility in Glasgow.

Evening Standard

Scottish Labour pledge free swimming lessons for pupils if they win election

Primary school pupils would be given free swimming lessons under a Scottish Labour government, the party has pledged.

The National (Scotland)

Former health secretary 'angry' as SNP shelve National Care Service plans

SCOTLAND’S former health secretary has said she is “angry” and “dispirited” after the SNP Government shelved plans to create a National…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government drops National Care Service plans

THE Scottish Government has dropped plans for a National Care Service.

The National (Scotland)

Ministers to inject £100 million into tackling delayed discharge in Scotland

THE Scottish Government is to inject £100 million of funding into tackling delayed discharge.

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Scottish Government still 'absolutely committed' to National Care Service – minister

Scotland’s social care minister Maree Todd has said she is “absolutely committed” to delivering a new National Care Service amid ongoing…

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Trade union drops National Care Service support over pay concerns

A TRADE union has withdrawn its support from the Scottish Government's proposed National Care Service ...

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Keir Starmer's weather comment proves fuel poverty point, warns minister

A SCOTTISH minister has taken aim at a comment Keir Starmer made about the weather during a major speech in the Downing Street rose garden ...

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney issues statement on Labour 'austerity' after Keir Starmer speech

SNP leader John Swinney has issued a statement in response to Prime Minister Keir Starmer saying that his Labour government’s first Budget will…

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Energy was the burning issue at this Highlands hustings

PROSPECTS of wind farms, giant transmission pylons and high energy costs have been powering voter concern in the Highlands as UK parliamentary…

The National (Scotland)

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross: SNP face ‘small mountain’ in ousting Lib Dems

NO party that wins 81 of the available seats in a General Election is going to come away feeling remotely disappointed.,,

The National (Scotland)

SNP minister Maree Todd's fiery response to Alex Cole-Hamilton receiving therapy

AN SNP minister has put out a fiery response to the news Alex Cole-Hamilton has been receiving therapy for online abuse.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish LibDem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton receiving therapy for online abuse

Scotland’s political discourse must be improved to stop politicians facing abuse, the leader of the Scottish Lib Dems has said after revealing he…

The National (Scotland)

Mental health commission to be set up to support Scotland’s LGBT youth

THE SCOTTISH Government has announced a new commission is to be set up in a bid to boost mental health support among LGBT children and young…

The National (Scotland)

National care service rollout delayed to 2029 in bid to make savings

THE rollout of Scotland’s national care service (NCS) has been pushed back by three years as ministers outlined significant amendments aimed at…

The Independent UK

Minister ‘hopeful’ strike by junior doctors in Scotland can be avoided

Social care minister Maree Todd said talks between the Scottish Government and BMA Scotland ran late into the night on Tuesday.

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