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Hunt urged to scrap VAT on defibrillators

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is being urged to “give the gift of life this Christmas” by scrapping VAT charges on defibrillators. SNP MSP Jenni Minto made the plea, saying removing the levy could help develop a more effective network of defibrillators ...

23 Dec 2022 at 00:01

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

MSPs back creation of Patient Safety Commissioner

MSPs have unanimously backed the general principles of new legislation that will create a Patient Safety Commissioner. Public health minister Jenni Minto said the commissioner would be an “independent public advocate, focused on ensuring ...

10 May 2023 at 17:11

Scotland

End of abortion buffer zones group shows lack of leadership, campaigners claim

Abortion campaigners have accused Scottish ministers of lacking leadership following the conclusion of a buffer zone working group. Back Off Scotland, which has urged the Scottish Government to impose the safe access zones around ...

03 May 2023 at 16:19

Final proposal on abortion buffer zone Bill before summer recess – Green MSP

Scotland

Abortion clinic buffer zones working group had ‘run its course’, says MSP

The final proposal for a Bill to create buffer zones outside abortion clinics should be published by the end of next month, the MSP bringing forward the legislation has said. Gillian Mackay said her member’s Bill will be ...

04 May 2023 at 14:56

Scotland

Patients ‘likely’ to pay more as NHS dental charges system changed

Scots who pay for NHS dental work could see an increase in costs as part of changes announced by the Scottish Government – even though the SNP pledged more than two years ago to scrap the charges. In the run-up to the ...

27 Jul 2023 at 15:48

Scotland

Mesh surgery service concerns could exacerbate trauma for sufferers – committee

The trauma experienced by women who underwent transvaginal mesh surgery could be exacerbated by a system set up to treat victims without urgent ministerial intervention, a Holyrood committee has warned. Women’s ...

23 Jun 2023 at 09:00

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 ...

25 Aug 2023 at 11:25

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 ...

23 Sept 2023 at 19:22

Scotland

NHS Grampian patients ‘waited almost a year on average for dental treatment’

Patients in one of Scotland’s health boards waited almost a year on average for dental treatment, figures have shown. Freedom of information data obtained by Scottish Labour showed significant ...

24 Sept 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

Public health minister urges Scots to register organ donor status

Scots are being urged to make their decision on organ and tissue donation known as new statistics have been revealed. With Organ and Tissue Donation Week under way, anyone who has not ...

18 Sept 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

Convenience store body calls for ‘nuanced debate’ on vaping

A body representing Scottish convenience stores has called for a “nuanced debate” on vaping in the country. Trade association the Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) has written to ...

13 Sept 2023 at 09:53

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