Ambulance staff to trial wearing body worn cameras as number of attacks rise
Ambulance staff in the north-east will pilot body worn video cameras following a 23% rise in reported attacks by patients this year.
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UK beaten into 23rd place in longevity league despite increasing lifespan
The average lifespan in the UK is expected to rise slightly from 80.8 years to 83.3 by 2040, research has shown.
Winter deaths in Scotland hit ‘staggering’ 18-year high
A charity has described the number of winter deaths in Scotland as “staggering”, with statistics showing an increase to the highest level in 18 years.
Scots urged to get flu jabs as winter deaths hit 18-year high
The number of winter deaths is at its highest level in almost 20 years.
GPs urged to ‘prescribe activity’ for people with common conditions
GPs are being urged to “prescribe movement” to patients with some of the most common conditions.
‘Thomas fly, Thomas die’: Doctor’s warning after north-east baby falls ill on holiday
A north-east mum told today how her family holiday in Turkey turned “terrifying” after her baby son was hospitalised with suspected pneumonia.
Diabetes patients ‘more at risk of death from alcohol, accidents and suicide’
Diabetes patients are more likely to die from alcohol-related factors, accidents or suicide, new research has found.
Trouble sleeping? Try sheep’s clothing instead of counting sheep
Wearing woollies in bed may be a more effective insomnia remedy than counting sheep, research suggests.
‘Mental health levy’ proposed for social media companies
Social media companies could pay a “mental health levy” to help address problems linked to online use, the head of the NHS has said.
Minister vows to cut ‘demoralising’ use of agency staff in NHS
The Health and Social Care Secretary has vowed to clamp down on agency spending in the NHS, saying the use of such staff can be “demoralising” for workers.
Anti-psychotic drug costs soar due to shortages, statistics show
The cost of anti-psychotic medication increased by more than 200% in a year mainly due to drug shortages, new data shows.
Statins benefits inconclusive for non-heart conditions
Medicines commonly prescribed to cut people’s risk of having a heart attack may have limited use for treating other diseases, analysis of hundreds of scientific studies has suggested.
Robot medical secretaries introduced at NHS trust
A hospital trust has brought in robot medical secretaries to work alongside its human staff in what it claims is a first for the NHS.
Scientists develop TB test that uses your smartphone camera
Scientists have developed a way to test for tuberculosis with a smartphone camera.
Leukaemia drug is one of four accepted for use by NHS in Scotland
A medicine which helps to improve the quality of life for patients with an aggressive form of leukaemia is one of four drugs approved for use by the NHS in Scotland.
Charity aims to double number of children it helps
A children’s charity has launched a campaign to double the number of youngsters it supports over the next five years.
Family ‘incredibly saddened’ by second Pret death after allergic reaction
The parents of a teenager who died from an allergic reaction to a Pret A Manger sandwich have said they are “incredibly saddened” by the death of a second customer.
Bake Off star Prue Leith urges Government to teach children to love food
TV chef Prue Leith has called on the Government to teach children to love cooking or the obesity problem will never be solved.
Cocktail finals bartender hopes sugar-free recipes can encourage inclusivity
A bartender who has honed his craft for sugar-free cocktails says he is on a mission to make bars more inclusive.
Majority of Britons not eating enough fish, survey finds
Two-thirds of Britons are not eating the recommended two portions of fish a week, a survey suggests.
Health board debts written off by ministers
The Scottish Government is to write off around £150 million of debt owed by NHS boards.
Flu vaccination campaign launched with plea to get immunised
Scots eligible to receive the flu vaccine are being urged to make immunisation a priority as the national protection programme gets under way.
Family doctors are not technophobic dinosaurs, says top GP
Doctors are not “technophobic dinosaurs”, the UK’s leading GP has said, as she blamed a lack of resources for outdated methods.
Beverley Craven diagnosed with breast cancer for second time
Singer Beverley Craven has been diagnosed with cancer for a second time.
Post-grad course aims to produce doctors with ‘passion’ for general practice
Scotland’s first post-graduate course for doctors is an “accessible option” for those considering a career in medicine, the Health Secretary has said.
Post-grad course aims to produce doctors with ‘passion’ for general practice
Scotland’s first post-graduate course for doctors is an “accessible option” for those considering a career in medicine, the Health Secretary has said.
Prison’s mental health service hit by shortage of nursing staff
A shortage of nursing staff is hampering the delivery of a comprehensive mental health service at a Scottish prison, it has been found.
Health Secretary pledges improvement in bed blocking figures
Scotland health secretary has said delayed discharge performance “needs to improve” after as official figures revealed the problem is increasing.
Publish plans to tackle bed blocking increase, says Scottish Health Secretary
The Scottish Government has been urged to publish its plans to cut delayed discharges in hospital as official figures revealed the problem is increasing.
Gogglebox’s Steph and Dom host programme about medicinal cannabis
Former Gogglebox stars Steph and Dom Parker are to present a programme exploring whether cannabis can help their son, who suffers from severe epilepsy and autism.