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Sturgeon warns hospitals that there is no excuse for bad hygiene

By Amanda MacMillan HEALTH Secretary Nicola Sturgeon has slammed bad hygiene in hospitals warning there is “no excuse” for staff not washing their hands properly. Her...

New legislation to help prevent forced marriages

By Amanda MacMillan THE SCOTTISH Government launched a crackdown on forced marriages today (Thurs) – warning offenders they could be jailed under strict new laws. Deputy First Minister...

Nicola Sturgeon meets babies and mums taking part in new project

By Amanda MacMillan HEALTH Secretary Nicola Sturgeon has been meeting the first babies born to young mums taking part in a new US-inspired project. The Family...

Videos launched to help children prepare for cancer treatment

By Christine Lavelle A SERIES of short films are to be posted on youtube to help prepare children facing cancer treatment in hospital. The six two-minute...

Health Secretary To Face Workers At NHS Scotland Event

By Shaun Milne SCOTLAND’S Health Secretary will deliver the opening address at a major NHS conference taking place next week. Nicola Sturgeon will attend NHS Scotland...

Anger as doctors pocket £142 for every cremation

By Michael MacLeod SCOTTISH doctors have pocketed an estimated £1.5 million by charging grieving families to have cremation certificates signed. The £71 so-called “ash cash”...

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