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Tory MSP wrong in challenge of minimum alcohol pricing research, say medical experts

A group of medical experts have defended an agency’s research into the effects of alcohol minimum unit pricing (MUP), saying a Conservative MSP…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 12, 2023

Long A&E waits disadvantage women, figures show

WOMEN wait longer than men for emergency medical care in Scotland despite the fact they are more likely to be admitted to hospital after being seen…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 30, 2023

Tennent's six-pack could cost nearly £10 under new minimum unit pricing plans

PLANS to increase miniumum unit pricing to 80p have been put forward by the Scottish Government.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 19, 2023

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MSP complains over ‘misleading’ claims on minimum unit price for alcohol

Dr Sandesh Gulhane has written to the head of the UK Statistics Authority over Scottish Government

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023

Minimum unit pricing has had positive impact but not for poor alcoholics – study

Alcohol deaths fell by 13.4% because of minimum unit pricing, the evaluation by Public Health Scotland suggested.

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023

Drugs minister claims breakthroughs in treatment reforms despite years of delays

Elena Whitham faces a barrage of criticism for SNP's much delayed MAT Standards for drug treatment. She claims right-based treatment is finally getting on track

Daily Record · Jun 21, 2023

Waiting times for hospital appointments in Dumfries and Galloway reach record levels

New figures show more than 15,000 people across the region were waiting for an inpatient or outpatient appointment at the end of March.

Daily Record · Jun 9, 2023

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Water contamination ruled out as cause of stomach bug outbreak at Highland Perthshire kids adventure park

Management at Dalguise Activity Centre, near Dunkeld, decided to close for seven days after a number of school children and staff fell ill last week

Daily Record · May 23, 2023

Latest A&E waiting times for Ayrshire are a 'real worry'

The latest set of figures have been met with dismay from two MSPs.

Daily Record · Apr 24, 2023

We investigated the cause of an unexplained outbreak of hepatitis in children in the UK – here's what we found

In the spring of 2022, a paediatric gastroenterologist treating children in the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow issued an alert to Public Health Scotland (PHS), warning of an unusual outbreak of hepatitis cases in her clinic.

The Conversation · Mar 31, 2023

Cancer risk 30 per cent higher in most deprived areas of Scotland, report finds

THE risk of developing cancer was 30 higher in the most deprived areas of Scotland in 2021, new figures showed...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 28, 2023

No records kept in Scotland for children falling ill from vaping

It comes amid our campaign to outlaw disposable brands of e-cigs which are becoming a growing litter and pollution menace.

Daily Record · Mar 27, 2023

City of Glasgow college hit with deadly infection outbreak as warning to students issued

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has confirmed a number of cases of the severe meningococcal disease at the City of Glasgow College and are working with Public Health Scotland to investigate.

Glasgow Live · Mar 9, 2023

Edinburgh norovirus cases rising as sickness bug symptoms spread across Scotland

The highly contagious stomach virus, which is also known as the 'winter vomiting bug', has been rising in case number across Scotland, including the nation's capital.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 15, 2023

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Insider UK · Jan 31, 2023

Minimum unit pricing 'had no significant economic impact' on industry

Public Health Scotland report does point to changing patterns of consumer and retailer purchasing

Edinburgh Live · Jan 30, 2023

Lothians residents warned by police and health body after deadly new drug detected

Both medical professionals and members of Police Scotland have expressed concern at the arrival of the new drug in six communities across the country and have warned people to be alert of the dangers it poses.

Daily Record · Jan 30, 2023

Health bosses issue warning over new pills that could supercharge Scotland's drug death rate

Public Health Scotland issued the warning on Nitazenes which can be many times stronger than heroin.

Daily Record · Jan 25, 2023

Two more Strep A fatalities in Scotland over last week as death toll rises to 19

Public Health Scotland say there has been an increase in cases of the seasonal infection this year.

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The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023

Suspected drug deaths in Scotland increase in October and November

Public Health Scotland also released an alert for a new synthetic opioid being found on Scotland’s streets and in prisons.

Insider UK · Jan 20, 2023

Ministers set to consider banning disposable vapes

Public Health Scotland is examining the impact of vaping, with an action plan due in the autumn

Daily Record · Jan 18, 2023

Third child in Scotland dies after contracting Strep A

Public Health Scotland say there is an increase Strep A infections than in previous seasons.

Daily Record · Jan 5, 2023

Five deaths linked to Strep A in Scotland between Christmas and New Year

Public Health Scotland said it was aware of 12 deaths among invasive group A streptococcal infections (iGAS) cases over the period October 3 last year to January 1, 2023.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 3, 2023

Rising cost of basics like food and fuel 'pose greatest risk’ to health of Scots

A PUBLIC health chief has warned the cost of basic necessities such as fuel and food is the “greatest concern” when it comes to the health of…

Daily Record · Dec 31, 2022

Scotland records first sunburn-related death in 20 years

A pensioner in her 80s was among the large number of deaths linked to extreme heat in 2021.

The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2022

Two children die with Strep A in Scotland as outbreak death toll rises

Five others have also died north of the border, according to Public Health Scotland

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