Care home bosses to warn sector facing ‘real threat’
Care home operators are to issue a stern warning over what they describe as under-resourcing in the sector as they meet for a conference.
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Improved collaboration urged to deliver health and social care integration
All bodies involved in the integration of health and social care services need to work together better if it is to make a “meaningful difference” to people in Scotland, according to a report.
Shortage of staff now greater threat to NHS than funding, experts warn
The NHS faces a shortage of 350,000 staff by 2030, with experts warning that the workforce crisis is now a greater threat to services than its financial problems.
VIDEO: This student dance project exploring mental health is touring schools across Tayside
A dance project to help young people open up about mental health is touring Tayside schools this month.
Smokers who spend time with vapers more likely to attempt to quit – study
Smokers who regularly spend time with vapers are more likely to attempt to quit, new research suggests.
Medics should not be made to overrule families on organ donations, MSPs told
Healthcare professionals must not be made to force through an organ donation against the wishes of a distressed family, experts have told MSPs.
Unexpected hospital deaths down 11.2%, official figures show
A programme brought in to reduce hospital deaths has saved the lives of almost 10,000 patients, the Health Secretary has claimed.
Fewer dental appointments could increase risk of oral cancer, experts warn
A move to restrict dental check-ups to once every two years could put lives at risk, according to dentists.
New drug to help Scottish children with rare form of cancer
A drug that could improve survival rates for children with a rare and “notoriously difficult to treat” form of cancer has been approved for use by the NHS in Scotland.
Fresh appeal to return stranded cancer sufferer to Scotland
A fresh appeal has been made to raise money for a cancer sufferer desperate to return home to Scotland for treatment after being stuck on an island in the Indian Ocean.