3 h. ago SPCA: Orphaned beaver 'nursed back to health' in Scotland after being swept down river during storm

Turnip spent half a year being treated by the Scottish SPCA.

Events

9 h. ago Warning further waves of flu could follow as deaths double in just a week

Health officials have warned Scotland may not be over the worst of the winter flu outbreak despite “reassuring declines” of confirmed cases.

Events

48 h. ago 'Overwhelming' symptom is a key sign of flu as cases surge in Scotland

Public Health Scotland has warned there is currently a 'high level' of flu activity

Science

6 d. ago Native Scottish species under threat from disease and warming climate, warns report

Experts compile most comprehensive analysis yet of the genetic health of Scotland’s native wild species

Events

7 d. ago Hospice announces new measures to protect patients during region's flu outbreak

The new measures came into force on Wednesday and come on the back of advice earlier this week by Public Health Scotland.

Science

7 d. ago Warning Scotland's flu outbreak could 'overwhelm' NHS wards as spread raised to 'high level'

A nursing union has warned that “a surging flu virus could soon overwhelm” wards and A&E departments.

Events

8 d. ago Business leaders warn SNP over NHS and living standards after long

A leading economist has warned politicians need to be “rethinking people’s living standards” to end a trend of long-term economic inactivity due to poor health.

Events

1 week ago NHS Scotland requires 'serious changes' to survive as SNP accused of overseeing health service's downfall

Anas Sarwar said McKirdy report proved "the SNP is the architect of the crisis in our NHS – they will never be the ones to fix it".

Events

1 week ago This SNP Government is incapable of saving Scotland's NHS for future generations

Writing in his regular column for the Record, Anas Sarwar highlights the publication of a major new report examining how and why Scotland's health service continues to struggle.

Politics

1 week 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

1 week ago Scots urged to pay for flu vaccine as outbreak will 'continue to rise over the coming weeks'

The flu outbreak is expected to spread across all of the Scotland in the coming weeks, the Health Secretary has warned.

Science

1 week ago Scots should pay for flu vaccine if they can afford to, Health Secretary Neil Gray suggests

The flu outbreak is expected to spread across all of the Scotland in the coming weeks, the Health Secretary has warned.

Society

1 week ago Health boards have ‘failed to take action’ to protect women from rape and sexual assault in hospitals

Women’s Rights Network Scotland said health boards have ‘failed to take action’ to protect women from rape and sexual assault in hospitals

Events

1 week ago Scots social worker calls for child mental health to be declared national emergency

It comes as Public Health Scotland figures revealed 128 children have waited more than a year for ­treatment, up from 115 last year.

Society

2 w. ago How SNP budget cuts are robbing quadriplegic man of 'essential' social care

The system of health and social care partnerships in Scotland is on the verge of collapse

Events

2 w. ago Flu cases surge in Scotland as visitors restricted amid vaccine mutation fears

Scotland’s flu season has started earlier than last year’s winter surge.

Politics

2 w. ago Huge surge in flu cases across Scotland as new strain takes hold

Public Health Scotland has reported a large increase in infections.

Politics

3 w. ago Persimmon Homes West Scotland wins Best Health and Safety in the Community Award at Homebuilder Safety Awards 2025

Visit to primary school in Monklands was a key factor in the housebuilder's success.

Society

3 w. ago Creating emergency mental health service would free up police officers to catch criminals

About a fifth of the incidents dealt with by Police Scotland relate to mental health and each one can potentially occupy two officers for a full shift

Events