NHS Tayside on ‘road to recovery’ but still requires ‘transformational change’
A struggling health board is “on the road to recovery” but still needs to make major changes, a new report has said.
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First-of-its-kind bilingual podcast for children visiting hospital piloted in Dundee
A first-of-its kind bilingual podcast offering advice and support to children visiting hospital is being piloted in Dundee.
Council backs ban on ‘go large’ promotions to tackle obesity crisis
Food promotions that encourage customers to “go large” on fast food meals should be banned and healthier alternatives promoted instead, a local authority has said.
Almost three quarters of adults have no end-of-life care plan – survey
Almost three quarters of adults have no plans in place for their end-of-life care, potentially leaving others to make decisions on their behalf, a consumer group has warned.
GP funding ‘not delivered and worsening health inequalities’
Inadequate funding for GP practices in deprived areas of Scotland has led to a failure in addressing health inequalities, it has been claimed.
Disappointment Glenrothes community hub will close in March
A vital Glenrothes centre supporting people with a range of disabilities is to close.
Want to improve your golf game? It’s time to take up yoga
Golfers are been urged to take up half-an-hour of yoga a week if they want to significantly improve their swing.
Repeated urinary infections may mask bladder and kidney cancer, researchers say
Recurring urine infections could mask the symptoms of bladder or kidney cancer, researchers have warned.
Treatment for painful condition will make ‘massive difference’ to women
Health workers in Scotland will apply the same treatment guidelines for women suffering from painful endometriosis as those in place south of the border.
Candice Brown on her struggles in marathon training for dementia drive
Great British Bake Off star Candice Brown said she is getting energy from sugar as she trains for her first London Marathon, which she is running to raise money for a dementia campaign.