Concern as 74,000 nurses in Scotland miss work due to mental illness Shadow health secretary Sandesh Gulhane described the findings as ‘deeply concerning’. The Independent UK · May 13, 2023
Tory MSP tells Michael Russell to resign as SNP chief – after 45 minutes in post BLINK and you might have missed the latest development in the rollercoaster that is the SNP’s leadership contest ... The National (Scotland) · Mar 18, 2023
Tory MSP accuses Nicola Sturgeon of 'sassy diva' behaviour after FMQs gesture A TORY MSP has accused Nicola Sturgeon of “sassy diva” behaviour – claiming she clicked her fingers at Humza Yousaf to silence him. The National (Scotland) · Feb 24, 2023
MSP claims people in rural areas face "far worse" access to healthcare than urban residents Dr Sandesh Gulhane has called for an inquiry during a debate on a petition from Dr Gordon Baird of the Galloway Community Hospital Action Group Daily Record · Feb 24, 2023
Big Tobacco intensifies Scottish Parliament lobbying as new restriction plans loom TOBACCO companies have intensified their lobbying efforts at Holyrood ahead of a potential tightening of smoking legislation and met with MSPs at… The National (Scotland) · Feb 19, 2023
A&E waiting times are 'the best we have seen in eight months', says Health Secretary ACCIDENT and emergency waiting times for this week are "the best we have seen in eight months", says the Scottish Health Secretary. The National (Scotland) · Feb 7, 2023
Cricket Scotland chief disputes 'casual racism' charge after Holyrood committee CRICKET Scotland’s chief executive has denied “casual racism” claims relating to his previous comments on barriers facing ethnic minorities in… The National (Scotland) · Jan 25, 2023
Cricket Scotland chief denies his comments were ‘casual racism’ Gordon Arthur was discussing things he had previously said to a Holyrood committee on barriers facing ethnic minorities in the sport. The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023
Lives ‘at risk’ as some patients wait nearly five years for key tests – Tories The Scottish Conservatives warned of a ‘ticking timebomb’ for the NHS. The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2023
Tory MSP denies knowledge of England's NHS crisis in car-crash interview WHEN is an NHS crisis not an NHS crisis? When it’s happening in England – at least if the Scottish Tories are to be believed ... The National (Scotland) · Jan 10, 2023
Health Secretary rejects call for auditors to investigate ‘informal’ NHS meeting SCOTLAND’S Health Secretary has rejected calls by the Tories for auditors to investigate an NHS discussion on introducing a “two-tier”… The National (Scotland) · Nov 22, 2022
UK has 'moral obligation' to give devolved nations more cash to fund NHS pay rises The Health Secretary told the BBC: "I don't have more money." The National (Scotland) · Nov 13, 2022
'Pathetic': Row as Scottish Tories blame SNP for UK-wide nurses' strike THE Scottish Tories have been branded “pathetic” after they claimed that the fault for nursing strikes across the UK “lies squarely at the… The National (Scotland) · Nov 10, 2022
Nicola Sturgeon under pressure to sack Humza Yousaf over worst ever A&E waiting times In the week ending October 30 just 63.1 per cent of patients were treated and either admitted, transferred or discharged within the target time. Daily Record · Nov 8, 2022
Daily Record · Oct 6, 2022 7 Scottish Conservative MSPs who could become next leader if Douglas Ross quits A tough year in office for Douglas Ross means speculation is mounting over his future. A senior Tory told the Record: "If you think Douglas is bad, the alternatives are even worse".
The National (Scotland) · Oct 4, 2022 Cricket Scotland boss 'determined' to tackle 'appalling' institutional racism THE interim boss of Cricket Scotland has insisted he is “determined” to make the sport a welcoming place as he claimed an action plan for…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 27, 2022 Humza Yousaf welcomes 'immediate improvement' in A&E waiting times HEALTH Secretary Humza Yousaf has welcomed the “immediate improvement” in accident and emergency waiting times.
Edinburgh Live · Sep 26, 2022 Edinburgh hospital operated beyond capacity every day last month as pressure on NHS rises Scottish Tories revealed that routine hourly checks by staff at the hospital showed the A&E capacity of 40 patients was exceeded by more than double throughout August
Daily Record · Sep 26, 2022 Scots A&E department beyond capacity as figures give ‘terrifying snapshot’ of pressure Figures show Edinburgh Royal Infirmary’s emergency department has, on average, been beyond capacity for 22 hours per day since the start of 2022
The National (Scotland) · Aug 22, 2022 Tory MSP ignores FIVE questions on what Westminster should do about energy crisis A TORY MSP refused to say what he felt the UK Government should to do help vulnerable people with the energy bills crisis despite being asked five…
Daily Record · Aug 7, 2022 Scots hospital patient left waiting more than six years to be discharged Statistics show an NHS Grampian patient has had their discharge delayed by 2,312 days waiting for a suitable care plan.
Glasgow Live · Aug 7, 2022 Glasgow NHS patient stuck in hospital for 5 years amid discharge delay Figures show that the NHS Greater Glasgow Clyde patient had their discharge delayed by 1,810 days, with new figures showing patients waited an average of 23 days to leave hospital.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 21, 2022 Public health expert rubbishes Tory claim minimum alcohol pricing 'isn't working' Tory MSP Sandesh Gulhane claimed the policy isn't working and that some were forgoing food in favour of expensive booze, but one expert did not…
Glasgow Live · May 30, 2022 Glasgow City Council slammed for 'failure' to deal with vet clinic's dispute with neighbouring garage Dr Lesley Herd opened a vet surgery in Kinning Park back in 2004 and has faced issues with a car repair business next door in the years since. A row with the council has been ongoing for a decade.
Daily Record · May 25, 2022 Scottish Ambulance Service at 'breaking point' as two-hour waiting times soar, Tories say The number of critically ill people - such as those with heart attacks and strokes - waiting more than two hours has risen fivefold since 2018.