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NHS Scotland

NHS Scotland are the publicly funded health care system of the country. The service employs about 158,000 staff including 50,000 nurses.

Urgent measles symptoms warning as UK city on high alert for infectious disease
Children
Parents are being urged to be aware of the measles warning signs with the potentially dangerous infectious disease spiking in an area of the UK.
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Key signs your back pain is a medical emergency and when to call 999
Lifestyle
Back pain is often something that goes away on its own. However, the pain can be a sign of something more serious in some cases.
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GP shares tips to get an appointment with doctor and one thing you should never do
Lifestyle
Calling to make an appointment for yourself or a family member can be frustrating, especially if there are no slots left after waiting in a long telephone queue.
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Number of Scots patients receiving urgent referrals for cancer treatment rockets
Cancer
Scottish Labour claimed the dramatic spike in urgent referrals was likely due to overstretched services and the Scottish Government failing to invest in primary care.
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Cracks in Scotland's NHS were appearing before coronavirus pandemic
NHS Scotland
The increasing number of Scots being referred for urgent cancer treatment is further proof of an overstretched NHS, says Record View.
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Queen Elizabeth University Hospital is the scene of the biggest scandal of the devolution era
NHS Scotland
In his regular column for the Daily Record, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar questions why senior figures at NHS Greater Glasgow have been allowed to remain in their posts.
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Woman 'felt like she would die' after over 20-hour wait to see doctor in A&E
Hospitals
Jakki Leonard began calling her GP on November 3 and had to try another 388 times before she got through.
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Two diabetes symptoms that may spotted in your mouth
Lifestyle
There are hundreds of thousands of undiagnosed cases of diabetes across the UK, meaning it is key to know the warning signs to look out for.
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NHS should put lives above drug costs and not cut essential treatments
NHS Scotland
Record View says our politicians must get behind the campaign to keep Kaftrio and other life-saving CF drugs available to all who need them.
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Scots mum hails 'family' nurses after tiny baby arrives 12 weeks early
Babies
Little Hallie Newrick was due to be born on November 17, which coincidentally coincides with World Prematurity Day.
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UNISON Scotland on how NHS is 'One Team'
Health Awards
Wilma Brown – Chair of the UNISON Scotland Health Committee says that NHS staff are One Team
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Former NHS boss says Scotland's approach to health and care not sustainable
NHS Scotland
Paul Gray, who headed the NHS in Scotland from 2013 to 2019, says the time for change is now.
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NHS budget cuts should not put price on children's lives
NHS Scotland
Plans to remove three lifesaving drugs would be a 'death sentence' for children born with cystic fibrosis, says Record View.
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Pharmacist's warning over 'autumn sneezing syndrome' similar to cold rising in UK
In The News
'Autumn sneezing syndrome' cases are surging with an increasing number of cases put down to a bout of allergic rhinitis – better known as hay fever.
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Michael Mosley says one unusual walking habit can help with back and knee pain
In The News
Speaking on the diet guru's podcast, he stated that the simple act has a lot of "real benefits" to the body, including pain in your back and knees.
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Dementia expert urges everyone to take cheap '2p' tablet to slash risk of disease
NHS Scotland
Recent research has suggested that those who take this vitamin supplement are potentially able to reduce the occurrence of dementia by a whopping 40 per cent.
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Blind Scots pensioner had to wait hours for ambulance after falling in hospital
Hospitals
Kathy Blue, 90, had to be transported from one Glasgow hospital to another for treatment.
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Humza Yousaf urged to sack NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde board amid homicide probe
NHS Scotland
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde was named as a suspect in the criminal investigation into the deaths of a number of patients at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
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Scotland paid fitting tribute to war veterans on Remembrance Day while Braverman played with fire
Remembrance Day
It was no surprise far-right thugs took to the streets in London, but things were much more respectful in Scotland.
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Top Scots docs feared for patient safety after hospital parking permits cancelled
Glasgow Royal Infirmary
Hours after the Daily Record contacted NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, the health board reversed the decision.
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Perth radio star Georgie Williams wins the Volunteers Award at the recent Scottish Health Awards
Perthshire News
The 28-year-old, who has quadriplegic cerebral palsy and isn’t able to talk unaided, has been heralded for brightening the days of hospital patients and care home residents
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'Clinical expertise' should guide Scottish Government over future of neonatal ICU in Lanarkshire
Lanarkshire News
Clare Adamson MSP says 'life changing care' will continue at the Wishaw unit
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Victim of disgraced brain surgeon gives evidence against NHS Tayside to police
NHS Scotland
Jules Rose, 55, was one of dozens harmed by Professor Sam Eljamel.
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Healing heroes hailed at 2023 Scottish Health Awards ceremony
Health Awards
Georgie Williams, who presents a hospital radio show, was just one of the many inspiring people recognised on the night
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