8 h. ago Scots as young as 15 seeking advice after suffering botched botox and filler treatments

MSPs are considering tightening the rules on clinics which offer cosmetic procedures.

Politics

12 h. ago Patients as young as 15 have reported botched cosmetic procedures, MSPs told

Advice Direct Scotland has backed the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill.

Science

4 d. ago Leaked report reveals culture of bullying and harassment at scandal

Exclusive: report into Blackpool Victoria hospital by Royal College of Physicians finds systemic failings have affected patient safetyA culture of systemic bullying and harassment has been allowed to flourish among staff at one England’s most scandal-hit hospitals, a damning leaked report reveals.The safety of patients at Blackpool Victoria hospital was affected as a result of the failings, the report by the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) found. Continue reading...

Events

5 d. ago NHS braced for 'devastating' winter as boss slams 'totally reckless' doctors striking days before xmas

The government is acting with 'insufficient urgency' to address the crisis of patients spending hours languishing on trolleys in corridors and cupboards, report says.

Sport

7 d. ago Lawyer, 32, who helped botched plastic surgery victims dies during hair transplant

Russian lawyer Andrei Kapustin, 32, known for helping victims of botched cosmetic surgery, died on the operating table during a hair transplant

Events

8 d. ago Nurses warn of 'mission impossible' as wards overflow and winter flu crisis hits

New figures reveal an explosion in serious incidents involving patients which have had to be reported to regulators as hospitals struggle to cope.

Events

2 w. ago Watchdog calls for stronger protections for people buying Botox, fillers and cosmetic surgery

MSPs are considering new laws on cosmetic procedures dubbed the 'butt lift bill'

Politics

2 w. ago Doctor's warning about lesser discussed Mounjaro side effect

Dr Ross Perry, medical director of Cosmedics Skin Clinics, has said an increasing number of patients on the drugs have reported 'significant bowel changes'.

Events