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SNP MSP calls on Chancellor to scrap VAT on defibrillators

An SNP MSP has called for the Chancellor to follow the Irish government and scrap VAT on defibrillators. The call from Jenni Minto comes after the Republic of Ireland’s minister for finance announced as part of his budget plans last month that the ...

29 Oct 2022 at 15:00

Scotland

Concerns raised about ‘shocking disparity’ in breast screening rates

Less than two-thirds of women from the poorest areas are attending for routine breast screening, new figures show, with concerns raised about the “shocking disparity in access to care”. Labour’s Carol Mochan is demanding a meeting with women’s ...

25 Apr 2023 at 20:17

Scotland

Expand lung screening programme, Labour tells Government

Scottish Labour has urged ministers to expand a lung screening programme across the country. The Scottish Government has backed a pilot programme by Edinburgh University conducting screenings in four health board areas, which will inform how ...

18 Nov 2024 at 00:01

Scotland

Poorest women less likely to access vital breast cancer screening – figures

Women from the poorest communities are being “overlooked” on breast cancer testing despite screening figures reaching their highest ever level in a three-year period, Scottish Labour has said. More than three quarters of women in Scotland ...

14 May 2024 at 12:10

Scotland

Islay residents forced to travel to collect post after Royal Mail staff quit

Residents on a remote Scottish island are having to collect their post from the local sorting office after numerous Royal Mail employees resigned over “poor” working conditions. A severe staff shortage on Islay has left just three postal ...

02 Nov 2022 at 12:52

Scotland

Review finds ‘multiple, systemic problems’ in NHS audiology services

A review has highlighted “multiple, systemic problems” within audiology services in NHS Scotland, with ministers being told change is needed to “develop the services patients deserve”. Commissioned by First Minister Humza Yousaf when he ...

25 Aug 2023 at 11:25

Scotland

New regulations for Scotland’s funeral sector laid at Holyrood

New regulations, which aim to ensure minimum standards are maintained in the funeral sector, have been laid at Holyrood. Ministers believe inspections, which will be brought in if the regulations are approved by MSPs will promote the ...

15 Nov 2024 at 12:14

Scotland

Labour ‘dismayed’ as Holyrood votes down ‘Milly’s Law’ proposals

New legislation to establish an independent patient safety commissioner for Scotland has been approved by MSPs, despite the Scottish Government failing to include a package of measures dubbed “Milly’s Law” in the Bill. Labour health ...

27 Sept 2023 at 18:31

Scotland

Health minister urged to help women with ‘cruel illness’ which ruins lives

“Heartbreaking stories” from women affected by endometriosis have led to demands for the Scottish Government to act to improve care for sufferers. Conservative MSP Rachael Hamilton said the condition can impact on women’s health, ...

17 Apr 2024 at 18:37

Scotland

Scottish Government will consent to UK-wide vaping curbs

The Scottish Government will consent to UK-wide legislation aimed at curbing vaping, a minister has confirmed. Public health minister Jenni Minto said the Government will shortly bring forward a legislative consent memorandum, ...

26 Mar 2024 at 16:18

Scotland

Alcohol deaths increase by one, remaining at highest level since 2008

The number of alcohol-specific deaths in Scotland remain at the highest level since 2008, rising by one in 2023, new figures show. Last year, according to statistics from National Records of Scotland, 1,277 people died, up ...

10 Sept 2024 at 10:22

Scotland

NHS Grampian patients wait almost a year on average for facial surgeries

Patients of one of Scotland’s health boards waited almost a year on average for surgery on their face, head and neck, figures have shown. Freedom of information data obtained by Scottish Labour showed significant ...

23 Sept 2023 at 19:22

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