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Council warned social care cutbacks will see ‘hospitals, care homes

WEBUnions and charities urge the council to reject a package of cuts to health and social care, which includes the closure of two care homes and funding for support …

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New public health director appointed at NHS Lothian

WEBDona Milne will take up the post within Scotland’s second largest health board. She currently holds the post of Director of Public Health in NHS Fife and will commence her …

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Former NHS buildings sold on in £5m deal The Edinburgh Reporter

WEBScarlett Land and Development and Cushman & Wakefield have completed the sale of a portfolio of NHS Lothian properties, now deemed surplus to their …

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Coronavirus – drop-in clinics in Edinburgh

WEBCraigmillar Medical Centre, 106 Niddrie Mains Road, Edinburgh EH16 4DT. Saturday and Sunday. 9.30am – 3.30pm. Gracemount Health Centre, 24 Gracemount …

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Doctors demand active travel improvements in Edinburgh

WEBLeading health professionals and doctors in Edinburgh have sent an open letter to The City of Edinburgh Council supporting the retention and expansion of …

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Edinburgh psychologist launches innovative new mental health …

WEBA new mental health clinic, Purple House Clinic (PHC) Edinburgh, is set to open its doors in the city on 29th April 2024. Led by Sarah Gallacher, the Clinical …

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Stafford Centre rises to challenge of mental health during …

WEBThe dedicated team of staff and volunteers at the Stafford Centre have managed to provide compassionate mental health support to almost 150 people each …

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NHS Lothian apologise for failures The Edinburgh Reporter

WEBNHS bosses have apologised to a patient who did not receive adequate mental health support for over a year after they were admitted to Royal Infirmary …

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Dendritic cell therapy in cancer treatment The Edinburgh Reporter

WEBOctober 27, 2022 2:02 pm. 456. 0. Dendritic cell therapy is a type of personalized cancer immunotherapy. Scientists create individual vaccines based on the unique tumor …

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More social care cuts creating fear in Edinburgh

WEBA sense of “dread and fear” is being felt in Edinburgh as the city faces cuts in vital health and social care services – which bosses warn would have a “direct …

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NHS Lothian opening drop in vaccination clinic at The Gyle on …

WEBThe clinic will open for business on Tuesday July 27 and be open seven days a week, from 10am to 6pm. The pop-up clinic is part of the campaign to target younger …

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Scottish Government appoints senior health officers

WEBProfessor Ellis has been working within the Scottish Government since November 2019, initially as a clinical adviser to the CMO and latterly as Senior Medical …

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£33 million cut from health and social care in Edinburgh

WEBCuts of £33 million have been made to Edinburgh’s health and social care budget amid a crisis in funding and staffing essential services for the city’s most …

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Penguins get a health check The Edinburgh Reporter

WEBOver 100 penguins received their annual health check at Edinburgh Zoo yesterday. Every year, a determined team of vets and keepers weighs and checks each …

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Ross is focused on the priorities

WEBAt the Scottish Conservatives conference in Glasgow today, leader Douglas Ross said that the Scottish Conservatives is the only party focused on the country’s real …

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Government commits more funding for mental health

WEBThe Scottish Government has announced monies for two funds to help mental health projects for children and young people as well as adults. The …

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Five GP practices in Edinburgh to prescribe ‘nature’ as part of

WEBGPs at five practices in Edinburgh, East Craigs Medical Centre, Leith Mount Surgery, Inchpark Surgery, St Triduana’s Medical Practice and Mill Lane Surgery have …

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Full Scottish Government ministerial team now appointed

WEB0. Following the appointment of Cabinet Secretaries earlier today, First Minister Humza Yousaf has now appointed the remainder of his ministerial team. The …

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‘Thrive Edinburgh’ to Explore Mental Health Issues Across the Capital

WEBOrganisations across Edinburgh have joined forces to start an open and honest conversation about the future of citizens’ mental health. Inspired by similar …

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