27 h. ago Does the shingles jab slash your risk of dementia? Drugs giant GSK launches ground

The trailblazing study will use the data from up to 1.4million NHS patients to test whether its shingles vaccine reduces the risk of the degenerative disease, which is the country's biggest killer.

Events

3 d. ago NHS Greater Glasgow blasted over 'rotten and fatal' culture with staff concerns 'ignored'

John Swinney faced questions after a review that found a "serious breakdown" in relationships among staff and management at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Events

3 d. ago Scottish health board review findings 'completely unacceptable', says John Swinney

A probe found a ‘serious breakdown’ in relationships among staff and management at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Politics

3 d. ago 'Serious breakdown' in staff relationships put NHS patients at risk

The probe by Healthcare Improvement Scotland looked at emergency departments in three hospitals in the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde health board, which serves a population of 1.2 million people and employs 44,000 staff.

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4 d. ago Doctors sound alarm over the risky sex act now linked to heart disease

Human papillomavirus ( HPV ) patients may be at an increased risk of developing heart disease and coronary artery disease, a study suggests.

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1 week ago Patients at risk as one in three hospitals are failing to fill their rotas with nurses

At least a third of hospitals routinely have dangerously large gaps in their rotas, with baby and critical care units worst hit.

Science

2 w. ago Tragic outcome with dementia patients that's so common but can put them at risk

A dementia expert has urged primary caregivers to reach out for support following the tragic deaths of Hollywood megastar Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa

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3 w. ago Drug shortages put patients at risk with chemists unable to dispense prescriptions daily, health leaders warn

The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) said the Government must urgently grant much greater flexibility for pharmacists (pictured, file photos) to substitute medication when it is safe to do so.

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3 w. ago Alarm raised over patient risk as 'frustrating' pharmacy rule causes crisis

Patients are being put at risk by medicine supply shortages and strict rules on prescriptions in pharmacies, health leaders have warned.

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3 w. ago Patients being put at risk by medicine supply shortages, pharmacy leaders warn

The National Pharmacy Association said pharmacies frequently have to turn away distressed, frustrated and sometimes angry patients.

Events

4 w. ago NHS patients face going blind due to treatment delays for sight conditions

Patients with complex eye conditions risk going blind due to treatment delays linked to clinicians prioritising simpler and better paid procedures, say medical professionals and campaigners

Science