Claim PIP or ADP for mental health issues and you could be due up to £691 each month More than one million people in Scotland experience some form of anxiety which affects their daily lives. Daily Record · May 15, 2023
Humza Yousaf defends National Care Service cost after call to fund junior doctors HUMZA Yousaf has defended the £14 million spent on the National Care Service (NCS) amid looming junior doctor strikes and delays to the… The National (Scotland) · May 10, 2023
National Care Service delay will allow ministers to 'strengthen' controversial bill THE delay to the National Care Service (NCS) will allow ministers to put “more meat on the bones” of the controversial reforms, MSPs have heard. The National (Scotland) · May 10, 2023
National Care Service plan 'hard to get my head around', admits SNP minister responsible for it Maree Todd tried to defend the controversial proposals which have been widely condemned by trade unions and local authorities. Daily Record · May 9, 2023
Old bank building collapses onto road leading to A9 closure AN old bank building has collapsed in Thurso leaving several surrounding streets closed. The National (Scotland) · May 1, 2023
Vote on national care service to be delayed beyond June, says SNP minister The National Care Service (Scotland) Bill was paused earlier this year with the initial vote slated for June 28. Daily Record · Apr 17, 2023
First vote on National Care Service to be pushed beyond June, says minister Social care minister Maree Todd said the delay is to find compromise with bodies who have raised concerns about the Bill already. The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023
Mesh campaigners living in agony blast Scottish Government for repeatedly ignoring them Roseanna Clarkin has hit out at Humza Yousaf, who just weeks ago he said he was "open" to meeting her and others, after another refusal. Daily Record · Apr 9, 2023
Dumfries and Galloway could see new dental practices thanks to support scheme The region’s NHS dental services have suffered a string of blows in recent months, with some practices closing and others de-registering NHS patients Daily Record · Mar 30, 2023
How feminist is Scotland? Seven key laws and policies aimed at helping women LEGISLATION and government plans have historically often excluded the perspective of women, but in modern Scotland we have seen numerous… The National (Scotland) · Mar 8, 2023
Poorer households spend almost 30% of their income on tobacco, says charity Homes in the country’s lowest income group containing two or more people who smoke will spend more than £6,000 on tobacco this year Daily Record · Mar 8, 2023
Abortion buffer zones should be enforced by police, MSP says ABORTION buffer zones are likely to be enforced by police, it was revealed as the First Minister held a third summit on putting forward a “robust” bill aimed at surviving potential legal challenge. The National (Scotland) · Feb 7, 2023
Alcohol minimum unit pricing does help to cut drink consumption in Scotland, report finds Scotland's public health minister Maree Todd insisted minimum unit pricing is 'achieving what it set out to do'. Daily Record · Nov 22, 2022
Fears for new mums as they’re forced to drive 80 miles to give birth MOTHERS and babies could die unless a maternity unit is reopened for deliveries in Stranraer, it has been warned. The National (Scotland) · Nov 20, 2022
Daily Record · Nov 18, 2022 Young Scots footballer with broken leg left in agony on soaking pitch in gruelling ambulance wait Dean Fraser told the Record he was left 'freezing and in agony' while he waited for the ambulance, after breaking two bones in his leg during the match in the Highlands.
Daily Record · Nov 3, 2022 Public Health Minister wants Dumfries and Galloway mums to feel “they are having good care as close to home as possible” Maree Todd visited Stranraer to meet with Galloway Community Hospital Action Group, which is pushing for maternity services to be restored
Daily Record · Oct 30, 2022 Scottish Government accused of 'lack of urgency' as malnutrition action group yet to meet Despite the shocking statistics, a promised pilot of free school meals in secondary schools has also not begun.
Daily Record · Oct 22, 2022 Scots infected with HIV and hepatitis in NHS blood scandal to get £100,000 compensation within days Patients who were infected with Hepatitis C or HIV in the 1970s and 80s - or their partners - will get the interim compensation payment next week.
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2022 Scottish minister welcomes interim blood scandal compensation payments It is estimated about 3,000 people in Scotland were infected with Hepatitis C through NHS blood or blood products in the 1970s through to 1991.
The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2022 SNP members back abortion buffer zones Women’s health minister Maree Todd spoke in favour of the motion.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 9, 2022 NHS Highland issues apology following mistaken Covid vaccine letters RESIDENTS in Alness, Invergordon and Wick who were invited to attend Covid vaccination clinics in the wrong area this week have been issued an…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 30, 2022 Angus Robertson sends message to Team Scotland at Commonwealth Games Team Scotland found record success at the Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow in 2014
The National (Scotland) · Jul 26, 2022 Teenage pregnancy rate in Scotland reaches lowest level since records began THE TEENAGE pregnancy rate in Scotland has now fallen for 13 consecutive years – reaching its lowest level since records began.
Daily Record · Jul 26, 2022 Galloway Community Hospital campaigners push for independent review into maternity services Women's Health Minister Maree Todd met virtually with campaigners and politicians to discuss the situation
Daily Record · Jul 12, 2022 Galloway maternity concerns to be raised with Public Health Minister Maree Todd will meet MSP Finlay Carson and local councillor Jackie McCamon