5 h. ago NHS Lanarkshire’s Treatment Rooms helping reduce winter pressures by offering patients quicker access to care

With services now standardised across Lanarkshire, most procedures can be booked directly with local Treatment Rooms.

Sport

25 h. ago Dilbert creator reveals he’s paralyzed from the waist down after Trump vowed to help with cancer treatment

Comic strip creator says cancer has metastasized to his spine, which has affected his mobility

Politics

27 h. ago NHS 24 offering Lanarkshire residents advice on how to distinguish between colds and flu

Flu tends to hit harder and faster, often leaving you feeling wiped out and unable to carry on as normal.

Sport

43 h. ago Shoppers rush to buy 'comfy' Ann Summers bra now on sale for £14

Ann Summers has reduced a load of products in its winter sale

Economics

3 d. ago Homes will heat up for cheaper if you do quick thermostat job

One expert has shared a simpke heating maintenance tip that could help reduce bills this winter.

Society

3 d. ago Figures reveal stark reality of US funding cuts as 1,394 family planning clinics shut

Survey by world’s largest network for sexual and reproductive health shows devastation to services, particularly in Africa and the Middle East, and amplification of anti-rights voicesCuts to US aid funding have directly led to the closure of more than 1,000 family planning clinics, new figures shared with the Guardian reveal.Millions of people have been left without access to contraceptives or care, including those who have suffered sexual assault, as part of a “radical shift towards conservative ideologies that deliberately block human rights”, according to the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF). Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Major new dentistry plan vows to ‘end the postcode lottery’ for treatment

Dentists across England will receive increased payments for providing urgent patient treatment under new government reforms designed to enhance access to care.

Politics

4 d. ago Machado backs Trump’s ‘regime change war’ against Maduro as Venezuela tension escalates with tanker seizure

Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado offers careful praise of Venezuela pressure campaign, which has led to more than 80 dead

Events

7 d. ago NHS 24 urging people to check supplies and ensure they have enough prescribed medicines to last through festive period

December’s rush and excitement often cause people to overlook their repeat prescriptions, which leads to unnecessary anxiety and disruption over the holidays.

Politics

8 d. ago Half of London arrestees may have undiagnosed ADHD, major study finds

Researchers say routine screening in custody could help vulnerable people get support and fairer treatment

Events

8 d. ago Full list of energy suppliers offering £150 rebate to help reduce winter fuel bills

Eligible people in Scotland may need to claim this year’s £150 Warm Home Discount.

Economics

8 d. ago GP shares simple 'secret' to reducing risk of catching colds and flu this winter

Colds, the flu, and other bugs appear to be rife at the moment, which has prompted Dr Sophie Newton to reveal a simple way of boosting your immune system during winter

Events

8 d. ago GP details simple method to reduce chances of catching colds and flu this winter

As the winter months roll in, so many of us contract a cold, the flu and other viruses, but Dr Sophie Newton says there is one easy way to give our immune systems a helping hand

Politics

9 d. ago The new treatment which could help millions with painful, throbbing condition

The therapy involves patients listening to modified sounds in a bid to disrupt patterns of activity in their brains and quieten the ringing

Economics

9 d. ago NHS Lanarkshire launches survey to gather feedback from women and families on services

The views will help shape future services and ensure they meet the needs of those who matter most.

Politics

9 d. ago Doctor is fired for saying the only treatment that would help clinically obese patient was 'Auschwitz'

Employees said the physician remarked: 'Only more Auschwitz would help here', referring to the patient.

Science

1 week ago Abuse victims pursue £3.3m group action against GP sex creep and Scots health board

Thirty-one women abused by disgraced GP Krishna Singh are pursuing group legal action against him and NHS Lanarkshire.

Economics

1 week ago M&S Christmas jumper perfect for Christmas Day now £16.10 in sale

Marks and Spencer's sparkly jumper is festive enough for December 25 but can be worn all throughout winter, and it's reduced by 35% in the sale

Economics

1 week ago Eamonn Holmes sends message to Ruth amid divorce battle as he opens up on radical treatment which may help him walk

EAMONN HOLMES has sent a Christmas goodwill message to his ex-wife Ruth Langsford – saying she deserves “the best”. The veteran TV presenter held out a festive olive branch amid his ongoing divorce proceedings with the Loose Women host. Eamonn, 66, made the peace offering at a Christmas lunch for the broadcasting industry’s Tric Awards,...

Events

2 w. ago Parents under pressure offer creative tips for moving Santa's spy Elf on the Shelf

Santa's spy known as Elf on the Shelf is turning 20 this year

Events