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Can you compare the NHS in Scotland to the rest of the UK

WEBNHS for Yes, say healthcare spending is higher per head in Scotland, than in Wales, England and NI. They praise free prescriptions and free social care, protected nursing …

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Sky News: Gaza healthcare workers being 'systematically targeted', …

WEBHEALTHCARE workers in the Gaza Strip are having to wear civilian clothing when they leave hospitals as wearing scrubs is a “target sticker on their back,” an …

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What is a GHIC, which countries accept it and how to apply

WEBA UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) allows you to get access to state healthcare in Europe at a reduced cost and sometimes you can get it for free. The UK …

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If you receive a text from the NHS, this is how you know it is not a

WEBWith the number of scams circulating as a result of the pandemic, people are being told what to look out for to know when it is not a scam. The new text message will …

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Humza Yousaf unveils additional £30 million for mental health …

WEBThe Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for adults, and the Children and Young People’s Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Supports, were …

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Interactive map shows life expectancy in your area

WEBThe National Records of Scotland (NRS) data shows male life expectancy was 76.52 years in the period 2020-22, compared to 2010-12 when it stood at 76.51. …

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NHS Scotland hailed for ‘positive example’ of menstrual health …

WEBNHS Scotland has launched its menopause and menstrual health workplace policy – with women’s health minister Jenni Minto hailing it as a “positive example”. The …

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Michael Matheson: Who is Scotland's new Health Secretary

WEBMICHAEL Matheson has been announced as Health Secretary in Humza Yousaf’s new-look Cabinet. The former Cabinet secretary for net zero, energy and …

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MSPs back National Care Service plan amid model concerns

WEBTaskforce launched to help NHS. HOLYROOD'S Health Committee has conditionally backed the Scottish Government's proposed National Care Service (NCS) …

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Patrick Vallance praises 'brilliant' Scottish health data

WEBTHE UK’s top scientist during the pandemic has praised Scotland’s health data as “brilliant”. Patrick Vallance, who served as the UK Government’s chief scientific …

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Scottish celebrities leading mental health drive The National

WEBComedians Des Clarke and Jane Godley are contributing by spending time at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow chatting to people about the issue. …

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DWP to change sickness benefits in bid to push more into workforce

WEBWork and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride announced the planned changes in the Commons on Tuesday afternoon. He told MPs he intends to reduce from 2.4 million …

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Del Amitri's Justin Currie: 10 things that changed my life

WEBDel Amitri returned after a break – and the decision was vindicated. Lorraine Wilson interviewed Justin Currie of Del Amitri to find out 10 things that changed his life

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Who is Michael Mosley

WEBShare. Dr Michael Mosley is a documentary maker and an award-winning science journalist (Image: BBC) Dr Michael Mosley is regarded as one of the most …

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Revealed: Links between Conservatives and private healthcare

WEBMany Tory MPs have various connections to private health care companies. TORY MPs are receiving large donations and earning thousands of pounds from links to …

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Scottish Government responds as NHS 'pauses' puberty blockers

WEBScottish Tory deputy leader Meghan Gallacher said: “This long overdue decision should have been taken weeks ago when NHS England put a pause on the …

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AJ Cronin: The doctor turned novelist whose heart always …

WEBFor one short period Archibald Joseph Cronin was the highest-earning novelist in the world, outselling even Agatha Christie, and he is credited with …

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Labour will force NHS to use private sector, Wes Streeting says

WEBLABOUR have been accused of a “betrayal” of the NHS after their shadow health secretary said he would force it to use services from the private health sector. …

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