The country’s most senior clinician is encouraging patients to get more involved in their treatment and care options. Scotland’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Catherine Calderwood is calling for a move away from the “doctor knows best” culture in her annual Practising Realistic Medicine report, which sets out steps to help patients get more involved in their medical consultations. Continue reading Chief Medical Officer calls for move away from “doctor knows best”
Scottish SPCA Chief Executive Kirsteen Campbell is taking on the London Marathon in aid of the charity. Kirsteen will experience one of the world’s largest running events in aid of Scotland’s abused, abandoned and injured animals tomorrow. Continue reading Chief executive goes the extra mile for Scotland’s animal welfare charity
350,000 Scottish tenants could be at risk of losing their homes as 90 percent of landlords say they will sell their rental properties if rising costs lead to them making a loss, according to a letting agent. Continue reading Scottish tenants risk losing homes as landlords feel pressure of new laws
Youth players from Civil Service Strollers are celebrating after being awarded £1,000 by The Old Kirk and Muirhouse Parish Church. The local church organised a participatory budgeting event last weekend and Civil Youth was among six local projects to share in the £4500 ‘Your Voice, Your Choice’ fund. Continue reading Strollers youth section celebrate local funding boost
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There have been too many coincidences for comfort happening over the last few weeks. The posion attack in Salisbury, followed by the almost immediate blaming of the Russians by leading political figures – before any official tests on the poison had taken place. Continue reading Letters: Salisbury – cui bono?
Police in Edinburgh are urging fans of both Hibernian and Celtic to behave responsibly and keep themselves safe during today’s match. The clubs kick-off their SPFL Premiership match at 12.30pm at Easter Road Stadium, with a sell-out crowd expected. Continue reading Advice to supporters ahead of Easter Road clash
