Tag: NHS lothian

Kids’ ward at breaking point over staff shortage

A CHILDREN’S ward at a Scots hospital is at “breaking point”, health chiefs have warned. A severe staff shortage means that doctors fear they will...

Young women failing to be tested for cervical cancer

THOUSANDS of young Scots women could be putting their lives at risk by failing to be checked for cervical cancer. Figures from one of Scotland’s...

Medics issue festive warning to revellers

SCOTS revellers have been warned not to clog up A&E departments with minor injuries after a day that saw medics at one hospital treat...

Investigation after patient’s details used for Facebook pestering

A HOSPITAL cleaner tracked down a woman and pestered her on Facebook after stealing her details from a computer screen. An investigation is now under...

Health board to axe 400 nurses

By Niamh Anderson   A MAJOR Scottish health board is slashing another 400 nursing posts, it emerged today. NHS Lothian has already made 800 job...

Sexual health clinic sign too indiscreet for patients

By Kirsty Topping   A BRAND new sexual health clinic is putting off patients because of its enormous sign. The name of Chalmers Sexual Health Clinic...

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