3 d. ago Police warn Starmer of ‘stark choices’ on investigating crimes if faced with cuts under spending review

Met Police chief Sir Mark Rowley among senior police officers who reportedly issued direct warning in letter to prime minister ahead of spending review

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3 d. ago Steven Gerrard issues demand to Liverpool chiefs after Florian Wirtz bids rejected

Liverpool are desperate to complete a deal for Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz this summer but are struggling to agree on a fee - though club legend Steven Gerrard feels the club should do what it takes to get the signing done

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3 d. ago Health officials issue plea to 'take up vaccine' as cases of superbug surge

Those eligible for the jab have been urged to get vaccinated after a "concerning jump" in cases

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6 d. ago Disposable vapes banned in Scotland from midnight in bid to clean up health and streets

The ban is in force across the UK from tomorrow.

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9 d. ago East Kilbride MP says NHS Lanarkshire 'is in decline' under the SNP as patients are left languishing

Statistics from Public Health Scotland show that outpatient treatments fell by 2,301 (over five per cent) – the third worst figure in Scotland.

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9 d. ago Measles cases soar in Scotland as health chiefs issue vaccination plea

Measles is a highly contagious disease which is spread by coughs and sneezes. The virus can lead to pneumonia, brain swelling and death.

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1 week ago Met Police chief Mark Rowley issues stark warning over government plan to let out prisoners early

Sir Mark Rowley said his force spent huge resources yesterday hunting for 'machete attack' teenager released on bail in London

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2 w. ago Lewis Hamilton 'stop' plea issued as Ferrari F1 chief spells out situation

Fresh from his best Grand Prix result as a Ferrari drivers, at last weekend's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola, Lewis Hamilton still has plenty of work to do to find his feet

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2 w. ago Hundreds of lives could be lost each year due to ‘first aid fear’, charity warns

Many are hesitant to provide assistance during emergencies, new research shows

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2 w. ago Scotland tops UK weight loss rankings in new Voy and Imperial study

A major study reveals Scots are losing more weight than anyone else in the UK – and it’s not just down to medication, say researchers.

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2 w. ago ‘First aid fear’ is costing hundreds of lives a year as people afraid to act, charity warns

Many are hesitant to provide assistance during emergencies, new research shows

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2 w. ago Protecting the Protectors — How Scotland’s Search and Rescue Dogs are staying protected with year

SARDA and MSD Animal Health team up to ensure Scotland’s heroic rescue dogs stay protected as millions flock to the Highlands

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2 w. ago People’s heart health in the UK declining rapidly in ‘worrying trend’ – report

Cardiovascular deaths in working age adults have risen by 18% since 2019, from 18,693 to 21,975 in 2023.

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3 w. ago Shaping public health: How immunisation research is addressing communication for Scotland’s HPV vaccine

Research to improve cancer-prevention messaging with vulnerable and hard-to-reach groups for the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is ongoing to ensure communication is targeted to ultimately improve uptake rates.

Science

3 w. ago CITB backs new suicide prevention training programme tailored to Scottish construction industry

The programme, from Barratt and David Wilson Homes North Scotland and Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH), is scheduled to launch Autumn 2025

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3 w. ago Opportunity to improve people’s health and happiness comes to Central Scotland

Slimming World is inviting people who’ve successfully lost weight at a local Slimming World group – either former or current members – to run their own weight loss group.

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3 w. ago ‘I didn’t know where to start’: a quarter of adults in Scotland lost in the mental health crisis

A new mental health study released for Mental Health Awareness Week has exposed the grim reality facing people in Scotland revealing that thousands are struggling to access the care they need, with many left confused, disillusioned, or prescribed antidepressants instead of being offered therapeutic support.

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3 w. ago Extreme warning for wildfires issued by fire chiefs as dry spell continues

Over the weekend, 50 firefighters were called out to battle a blaze that affected 40,000 square metres of woodland near Fauldhouse.

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3 w. ago MSP slams Scottish Government’s “broken promise” to eradicate delayed discharge in NHS Lanarkshire.

Meghan Gallacher's call comes after new statistics from Public Health Scotland showed that over 60,000 bed days were lost in March alone because of so-called bed-blocking across Scotland’s hospitals.

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3 w. ago 1 in 3 adults misdiagnosed with depression In Scotland are living with chronic pain – leading NHS pain expert warns

One of UK's leading pain specialists is today raising the alarm as research reveals that 1 in 3 adults in Scotland being treated for depression are living with undiagnosed chronic pain, often neuropathic in origin.

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