10 h. ago Mum told health board is too skint to fund child's autism assessment after three year wait

Charmaine Lacock’s daughter Sarah has been on a listing waiting with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) since 2022.

Society

16 h. ago Anger over 'absurd and dangerous' Ofsted guidance suggesting autistic pupils could become terrorists

In training notes for inspectors, the education standards body states: 'Children and young people with autism are at increased risk of being susceptible to extremism.

Events

3 d. ago 'Shameful': Planned closure of GP surgery and dispensary in Renfrewshire village finalised

Seal of approval from Inverclyde Health and Social Care Partnership noted at integration joint board.

Politics

3 d. ago NHS urges thousands in Scotland to complete health check 'as soon as possible'

A major health board has urged thousands of university and college students to take action without delay

Politics

4 d. ago Staff furious with health board set to make move away from hospital permanent

When staff were moved last year over safety concerns with the roof they said they were told the move would be temporary, but they now say they've been told they won't be returning to the hospital

Science

9 d. ago 'Upset' at hospital as health board plans to strip out every inpatient bed over 'safety concerns'

Swansea Bay University Health Board said there were 'staffing pressures' at its inpatient ward at Gorseinon Hospital in Swansea

Science

9 d. ago Ambulance chaos branded 'unacceptable' as families blast deadly delays

The Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has said one of its main aims must be to tackle ambulance handover delays at its hospitals including the Grange University Hospital near Cwmbran

Events

9 d. ago Mum devastated after being banned from Greggs store along with autistic son

Full-time mum Zoe Glover said staff told the pair they were no longer welcome at the store "because of her son's behaviour" on a previous visit - the company has since apologised

Events

9 d. ago EastEnders fans 'rumble' who's after Zoe after 'he's alive' comment

EastEnders viewers think they know who Zoe Slater was talking about when she told mum Kat Moon 'he's alive', after a flashback twist in the latest episode on the BBC soap

Politics

1 week ago Nurse suspended after complaining about sharing changing room with trans doctor issues new legal proceedings against health board and senior staff

Sandie Peggie was suspended from work at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy, after complaining about being made to change next to trans medic Dr Beth Upton on Christmas Eve 2023.

Society

1 week ago Trans row nurse raises fresh legal action against health board and senior staff

An employment tribunal brought by Sandie Peggie has been taking place in Dundee.

Politics

1 week ago Sandie Peggie announces second legal action against NHS Fife over further allegations in Dr Beth Upton case

Sandie Peggie, the nurse at the centre of an employment tribunal against NHS Fife, is taking further legal action against the health board and three senior colleagues.

Events

1 week ago Mum told family she was going on holiday before text confirmed tragic death

Maureen Slough, 58, never told her children how much she was suffering. She only confided in a friend, whom she only met on TikTok, in her final hours.

Events

1 week ago Health board ‘in grip of a delusion’ over trans medic row, tribunal hears

NHS Fife took action against Sandie Peggie because of the ‘objectionable’ way she manifested her gender-critical beliefs, the tribunal heard.

Science

2 w. ago Couple abused by catfish discover it's girl's mum who told daughter 'kill yourself'

Lauryn Licari and Owen McKenny appear in the Netflix documentary Unknown Number: The High School Catfish which charts two years of vicious catfishing the couple endured

Events

2 w. ago Patients could be forced to travel long distances due to huge hospital shake

A consultation on the Hywel Dda University Health Board's Clinical Services Plan, which focuses on nine healthcare services that are "fragile and in need of change," is coming to an end in days, with final decisions expected to be announced later this year

Science

2 w. ago 'Disgusting' moment blood drips from ceiling in hospital with 'rats in ceilings'

The health board said the incident 'does not reflect the standards we strive to uphold'

Events

2 w. ago Pictures show 'disgusting' moment blood drips from ceiling of Welsh hospital

The health board said the incident 'does not reflect the standards we strive to uphold'

Events

2 w. ago Possible autism breakthrough as 40 per cent of children with autism found to be lacking key nutrient

Studies have long shown those with the condition are five times more likely to be picky eaters and a fear of new foods than typically developing youngsters.

Politics

2 w. ago She told DWP the £20,000 was for her elderly mum, now she's facing the consequences

Janet Davies swindled almost £20,000 - and her mum knew nothing about it

Economics