Archived Health News
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30th January: BMA Scotland warns of ageing workforce 'timebomb'Commenting on NHS Workforce figures published today [Tuesday 30 January 2007], the BMA in Scotland warned of impending crisis as more than one in three doctors will retire in the next 10 years. Read more ... |
30th January: Smoking ban in Wales to start on April 2Health Minister Dr Brian Gibbons applauded “the single most important public health measure” that the Assembly has addressed, as the final regulations were passed on a complete ban on smoking in all enclosed public places in Wales. Read more ... |
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30th January: Cash for voluntary groupsMore than 70 organisations across Scotland will receive a share of £1.3m from the Voluntary Sector Development Fund, it was announced today. Read more ... |
29th January: £6m 'diverted' from care budgetA local authority criticised after it refused free care to a 90-year-old man has been accused of diverting millions of pounds from its elderly care budget. Read more ... |
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29th January: Deaths from alcohol-related liver disease rising in ScotlandDeaths from alcohol-related liver disease in Tayside and Fife have more than doubled in just nine years—well above the Scottish average. Read more ... |
27th January: Drug shock-therapy trials 'hit' by lack of Executive cashTrials of a controversial treatment for drug addiction will start today despite the failure of researchers to get funding from the Scottish Executive. Read more ... |
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26th January: One Plus just tip of iceberg warn childcare charity chiefs Voluntary sector childcare in Scotland is facing a cash crisis after the country’s largest pre-school care provider went into liquidation. One plus, one of the country’s largest charities, went into liquidation last Tuesday after funders failed to come up with a rescue package. Read more ... |
24th January: Widespread hidden prejudice against disabled people highlights segregation concerns Sir Bert Massie, Chairman of the Disability Rights Commission (DRC), warned today that widespread hidden prejudice against disabled people could result in further social segregation and exclusion. Read more ... |
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23rd January: ASH Scotland manifesto for 2007: tobacco remains the biggest challenge to Scotland's healthAs smokers across Scotland and the UK get to grips with their New Year’s resolution to stop smoking, ASH Scotland today sets out what politicians need to do next to win the health battle against tobacco. Read more ... |
22nd January: Scheme to give therapy to addicts . . . and familiesGlasgow is to pilot a revolutionary addict therapy scheme involving the whole family. Read more ... |
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19th January: Treasury plans Scots lotto raidThousands of community projects in Scotland will be in dire financial straits if the Treasury raids the lottery fund supporting them to meet the soaring costs of the London Olympics. Read more ... |
18th January: Joseph Rowntree Foundation reports on poverty among Scottish childrenGlasgow has some of the worst levels of child poverty in the UK, according to a new report. Read more ... |
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18th January: Funding for cocaine project endsScottish Executive funding to a project dealing with cocaine addiction has run out after two years of support. Read more ... |
17th January: Parents campaign for improved services for children with learning disabilitiesParents of children with special needs have mounted a campaign for improved therapy services in the north-east. Read more ... |
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16th January: MSPs support school meal changesA new law laying down nutritional standards for school meals has been backed by a committee of MSPs. Read more ... |
15th January: Gene 'increases Alzheimer's risk'People born with a particular gene may have an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease later in life, according to researchers. Read more ... |
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15th January: Risks of drink and drugs abuse examinedA study of the long-term risks posed to Scottish society by drug and alcohol abuse will be launched today at Holyrood. Read more ... |
13th January: £20m to plug health research gapResearch to prevent serious illness will be boosted by a £20m fund to encourage public health projects. Read more ... |
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11th January: Call to help children hit by alcoholDedicated services should be set up to help the thousands of Glasgow children from families affected by alcohol abuse, says a Scottish Executive- funded report. Read more ... |
11th January: Ban fast-food outlets from opening in poorer areas Chip shops and fast-food outlets should be barred from opening in areas of high deprivation in an attempt to combat obesity, medical experts urged yesterday. Read more ... |
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10th January: Parent alcohol abuse support pleaChildren with alcohol-abusing parents need the same level of services directed at families of drug-users, according to a new report. Read more ... |
10th January: MSPs back health board electionsA Labour MSP has received the support of a Holyrood committee over his plans for directly-elected health boards. Read more ... |
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8th January: Successful Sick Kids' drop-in set to expandThe Sick Kids drop-in centre is set to expand after proving a massive hit with hundreds of poorly youngsters and their families. Read more ... |
8th January: Major funding boost for Ayrshire housing Residents in three Ayrshire housing estates are set to benefit from a new fund which will help demolish unwanted low-quality properties and create 400 new affordable homes. Read more ... |
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4th January: Edinburgh "tsar" Tom Wood calls for measures to reduce alcohol misuse in Scotland. When it comes to balancing our relationship with booze in Edinburgh in 2007, we need to consider the three main areas for action: enforcement, rehabilitation and treatment, and information. Read more ... |
4th January: Obesity research group launchedScots academics from a wide range of backgrounds have set up a new research group to fight obesity. Read more ... |
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4th January: Addicts to be given financial advice to avoid debtAlcoholics are to be given financial advice to help them avoid the crippling debts which can hinder their path to recovery. Read more ... |
3rd January: Women drinkers 'depression link'The link between binge drinking and depression is stronger in women than men. Read more ... |