“Utterly repugnant”: human traffickers jailed at High Court

“Such crimes are utterly repugnant. They involve the degradation of other humans, treating them as if they were objects or animals to be transported and sold for exploitation.” – Lord Beckett

Four people who trafficked women from Slovakia to Scotland and forced their victims into prostitution and sham marriages have been jailed. Continue reading “Utterly repugnant”: human traffickers jailed at High Court

Researchers discover coffee drinkers could halve their risk of liver cancer

A research team from Queen’s University Belfast has found that coffee drinkers have a lower risk of the most common type of liver cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

The results were presented at the National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) conference in Glasgow this week and was published in British Journal of Cancer earlier this year. Continue reading Researchers discover coffee drinkers could halve their risk of liver cancer

Paramedic degree programme set to boost patient care

A degree that enhances patient care and boosts training opportunities for budding Paramedics will be delivered at five different universities across Scotland, it was announced this week. Continue reading Paramedic degree programme set to boost patient care

Turtle Tots raises over £11,000 for neonatal unit

TURTLE Tots Edinburgh & East Lothian is delighted to announce it has raised an incredible £11,246 for local charity, Simpsons Special Care Babies.

A nominated charity for the Edinburgh-based swim school, over the past four years, Turtle Tots has now raised over £20,700 for the charity.  Continue reading Turtle Tots raises over £11,000 for neonatal unit

Scottish midwives call for more perinatal mental health training

New survey shows midwives struggle to get training needed

Scottish midwives are asking for more specialist training around perinatal mental health (PMH) so they can support pregnant women and new mothers better. Continue reading Scottish midwives call for more perinatal mental health training

Edinbugh glows red for Scottish Poppy Appeal

This weekend, more than 120 Scottish landmarks will be glowing red in support of the Scottish Poppy Appeal – with more and more joining the national campaign each day.

Buildings large and small – from globally iconic castles to locally loved churches and schools – will ‘Light Up Red’ for Poppyscotland in a wonderfully modern display Remembrance. Continue reading Edinbugh glows red for Scottish Poppy Appeal