NHS staffing issues must be addressed urgently, Scottish Government warned
The Scottish Government has been urged to act on NHS staffing levels as new figures show a drop in the number of nurses and midwives.
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NHS Trust pauses hormone service referrals after puberty blockers court ruling
An NHS trust providing treatment to transgender children has paused new referrals for hormone treatment after a landmark High Court ruling over the use of puberty blockers.
Explainer: Why your area has been kept in the same tier for another week
There have been no changes to any coronavirus alert levels in Scotland this week, despite concerns about a number of areas.
Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in Scotland
Here are the latest weekly rates of new cases of Covid-19 for every local authority area in Scotland.
North-east avoids tougher coronavirus restrictions – but changes could be imminent as health officials assess ‘sharp rise’ in cases
The north-east will be kept under close review as medical experts consider if tougher coronavirus restrictions should be imposed.
Mental health waiting times for youngsters ‘intolerable’, say Scottish Labour
The Scottish Government has been challenged to take urgent action to tackle “intolerable” waiting times for specialist mental health services for children and young people.
Campaigners say common sense has prevailed after puberty blockers court ruling
A woman who began taking puberty blockers when she was 16 before “detransitioning” has said she is “delighted to see that common sense has prevailed” after a landmark High Court ruling.
Twitter adds support prompt for users searching about eating disorders
Twitter is adding a support prompt for people suspected of suffering with an eating disorder.
No plans for vaccine passport, says Gove
The Government is not proposing to bring in a “vaccine passport” for people who have had a Covid-19 jab, Michael Gove has said.
Under-16s can consent to puberty blockers if treatment understood, court rules
Children under 16 who wish to undergo gender reassignment can only consent to having puberty blockers if they are able to understand the nature of the treatment, the High Court has said in a landmark ruling.
High Court to rule on case over ‘experimental’ puberty blockers for children
The High Court will rule on a landmark case about whether children who wish to undergo gender reassignment should be prescribed “experimental” puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones.
Transmission of HIV can be eliminated in a decade, minister says
Transmission of HIV in Scotland can be eliminated in the next decade, according to plans being drawn up by ministers.
Scientist would jump queue for Covid-19 vaccine if she was able to
An scientific expert has said she would jump the queue to get the coronavirus vaccine if she was able to.
Council moved at ‘glacial pace’ over poor air quality, inquest told
The family of a young girl who died of an asthma attack have accused the London Borough of Lewisham of acting at a “glacial pace” over illegal levels of air pollution on its streets.
Asymptomatic Covid-19 tests to be carried out ‘much more routinely’ in new year
Pilot mass testing schemes in coronavirus hotspots across Scotland will inform plans to carry out asymptomatic checks “much more routinely” in the new year, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
UK secures 2m more Moderna vaccine doses
Another two million doses of a coronavirus vaccine which trials suggest is 95% effective have been secured by the Government.
UK secures 2m more Moderna vaccine doses
Another two million doses of a coronavirus vaccine which trials suggest is 95% effective have been secured by the Government.
Doctors’ leader warns of ‘massive levels of burnout’ in NHS after Covid-19
The health service risks having a “massive level of burnouts” in the aftermath of the Covid-19 crisis, unless additional care is given to the “very fragile” mental health of staff, a leading doctor has warned.
English hospitals told to prepare for Covid vaccine in 10 days – report
Hospitals in England have been told to prepare for the rollout of a Covid-19 vaccine in as soon as 10 days, it has been reported.
The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic
At least 202 frontline health and care workers have been identified after dying with coronavirus.
Covid-19 rate ‘could easily double’ with relaxed Christmas restrictions
Any relaxation of restrictions over the festive period will result in a “large” rise in coronavirus transmission rates and prevalence “could easily double”, scientists advising the Government have said.
More than 30 travel fines issued in week under Covid-19 legislation
Police Scotland have issued more than 30 travel fines over a week for breaches of coronavirus restrictions.
Excess winter deaths rose nearly 20% in 2019-20, new figures show
Excess winter deaths rose by nearly 20% in 2019-20 compared with the previous winter, new figures show.
Positive pandemic workplace improvements not shared by BAME doctors – survey
Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) doctors have not felt the same positive improvements in the workplace during the pandemic as their white colleagues, according to a survey.
Think carefully before seeing family at Christmas, Sturgeon warns Scots
Nicola Sturgeon has urged Scots to “think carefully” before forming a Christmas bubble with family and friends over the festive season.
Pub landlords claim hospitality restrictions will cause ‘unnecessary hardship’
Pub landlords have hit out at the “unnecessary” new coronavirus restrictions imposed on them, with one saying he will no longer be able to hire three apprentices as a result.
Sturgeon ‘unable to give details’ on Covid-19 patients discharged to care homes
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said she is unable to reveal how many people have been discharged from hospital to care homes without a negative Covid-19 test.
Space worms provide insight into how gravity affects genes
Living in space affects cells at the genetic level, according to a study of roundworms.
Extra funding for NHS to help tackle backlog welcomed
The Government has pledged more money to “get our country through coronavirus”.
Aberdeen community healthcare plans move forward
Plans to set up localised groups to improve healthcare in communities across Aberdeen are moving forward.