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Fears for new mums as they’re forced to drive 80 miles to give birth

MOTHERS and babies could die unless a maternity unit is reopened for deliveries in Stranraer, it has been warned.

The National (Scotland)

Young Scots footballer with broken leg left in agony on soaking pitch in gruelling ambulance wait

Dean Fraser told the Record he was left 'freezing and in agony' while he waited for the ambulance, after breaking two bones in his leg during the match in the Highlands.

Daily Record

Public Health Minister wants Dumfries and Galloway mums to feel “they are having good care as close to home as possible”

Maree Todd visited Stranraer to meet with Galloway Community Hospital Action Group, which is pushing for maternity services to be restored

Daily Record

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Scottish Government accused of 'lack of urgency' as malnutrition action group yet to meet

Despite the shocking statistics, a promised pilot of free school meals in secondary schools has also not begun.

Daily Record

Scots infected with HIV and hepatitis in NHS blood scandal to get £100,000 compensation within days

Patients who were infected with Hepatitis C or HIV in the 1970s and 80s - or their partners - will get the interim compensation payment next week.

Daily Record

Scottish minister welcomes interim blood scandal compensation payments

It is estimated about 3,000 people in Scotland were infected with Hepatitis C through NHS blood or blood products in the 1970s through to 1991.

The Independent UK

SNP members back abortion buffer zones

Women’s health minister Maree Todd spoke in favour of the motion.

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NHS Highland issues apology following mistaken Covid vaccine letters

RESIDENTS in Alness, Invergordon and Wick who were invited to attend Covid vaccination clinics in the wrong area this week have been issued an…

The National (Scotland)

Angus Robertson sends message to Team Scotland at Commonwealth Games

Team Scotland found record success at the Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow in 2014

The National (Scotland)

Teenage pregnancy rate in Scotland reaches lowest level since records began

THE TEENAGE pregnancy rate in Scotland has now fallen for 13 consecutive years – reaching its lowest level since records began.

The National (Scotland)

Galloway Community Hospital campaigners push for independent review into maternity services

Women's Health Minister Maree Todd met virtually with campaigners and politicians to discuss the situation

Daily Record

Galloway maternity concerns to be raised with Public Health Minister

Maree Todd will meet MSP Finlay Carson and local councillor Jackie McCamon

Daily Record

MSP submits Scottish football independent regulator motion at Holyrood and brands elite clubs 'exploitative'

RICHARD Leonard, the Labour MSP for Central Scotland, yesterday branded the treatment of young players by Scotland's leading…

The National (Scotland)

New Scottish minimum pricing for alcohol may come into effect in May 2024

The details of the Scottish Government plans were announced by public health minister Maree Todd. She confirmed any changes to the price would come into effect on May 1, 2024.

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Scottish Government launches review on minimum alcohol pricing

A REVIEW is now underway on minimum unit pricing (MUP) for alcohol in Scotland after it was delayed by the pandemic.

Daily Record

Minimum alcohol pricing in Scotland could rise as SNP ministers launch review

The controversial policy was introduced by the Scottish Government in May 2018 as a way of reducing the appeal of cheap high-strength drinks.

The Independent UK

Delay recess to pass buffer zone legislation, says Labour MSP

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon hosted a summit on improving access to abortion service in Edinburgh on Monday.

The Guardian - UK

Glasgow plans abortion clinic buffer zones to protect patients from activists

Nicola Sturgeon says ‘horrific’ US supreme court decision will embolden anti-abortion protesters in Scotland

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Glasgow anti-abortion buffer zones could be first in Scotland to curb protests outside clinics

Glasgow could be the first local authority in Scotland to see buffer zones introduced to stop anti-abortion protestors being allowed to demonstrate at the entrances and exits of health care settings.

Daily Record

SNP MSP John Mason branded 'offensive' after branding abortion clinics 'conveyer belts'

The Shettleston MSP has come under fire from his own colleagues in the SNP after his latest controversial remarks over abortion access.

The Independent UK

Abortion summit ‘constructive and helpful’ says First Minister

Nicola Sturgeon convened the summit in Edinburgh on Tuesday to ensure women in Scotland can access services without fear, harassment or intimidation.

Daily Record

Glasgow could introduce first abortion buffer zone in Scotland to limit protests outside clinics

Nicola Sturgeon met with police and council chiefs at a summit to consider how best to protect women's access to abortion services.

Daily Record

Abortion buffer zones 'necessary' in Scotland insists minister for women's health

Maree Todd said she "profoundly disagreed" with her fellow SNP MSP John Mason.

The National (Scotland)

SNP's John Mason criticised for supporting US abortion ruling

AN SNP MSP has been criticised for supporting the US Supreme Court's decision to end the constitutional right to abortion.

Daily Record

Scots mum who miscarried shares anguish of hearing newborns crying on ward

Louise Caldwell is campaigning for a separate maternity unit for grieving parents after having to deliver stillborn "next to cooing parents".

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