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Woman who gave kidney to friend urges Scots to consider donation

Lisa Wright, 60, donated her organ to her 68-year-old friend Valerie Jack after finding out she had kidney disease.

The Independent UK

Calls for adoption of action plan on disease affecting one in 10 Scots

A working group led by charity Kidney Research UK will unveil an action plan on Wednesday evening.

Evening Standard

Health experts set out necessary action to drive down deaths in Scotland

Non-Communicable Disease Alliance Scotland has set out a 10-year vision seeking to fundamentally change Scotland’s poor health.

The Independent UK

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'Quite right': Buffer zones at abortion clinics come into force in Scotland

THE implementation of a new law banning anti-abortion protesters from demonstrating outside clinics has been hailed as a “crucial day for…

The National (Scotland)

Anyone breaking abortion buffer zone laws face 'significant' fines, minister warns

SCOTLAND'S public health minister has warned people who break new laws creating buffer zones around abortion clinics that they face…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland to move to 'regional model' of gender identity healthcare for under-18s

THE NHS in Scotland is set to follow England in moving to a "regional model" of providing gender identity healthcare for under-18s.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government responds to publication of Infected Blood Inquiry report

THE Scottish Government has said it is determined to ensure “lessons have been learned” from the infected blood scandal after a UK inquiry into…

The National (Scotland)

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Reports into Scottish baby death spikes delayed to next year

Reports into spikes in the number of deaths of babies have been delayed to next year, the Scottish Government has said.

The National (Scotland)

NHS Scotland hailed for ‘positive' menopause and menstrual health policy

SCOTLAND'S largest employer has introduced a new policy to help women going through the menopause or suffering from menstrual difficulties.

The National (Scotland)

Hundreds of women travelling from Scotland to England for abortion care

HUNDREDS of women have been forced to travel from Scotland to England to access abortion care in just over four years, according to official data,…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government urged to put disposable vapes 'out of sight' quickly

The Scottish Government is being urged to remove vaping products from open display in stores, amid concerns that children as young as eight are…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government 'fully considering' transvaginal mesh review recommendations

THE Scottish Government is “fully considering” a number of recommendations following a review into transvaginal mesh cases ...

The National (Scotland)

Minister 'alert' to threat of Westminster interference over decriminalising abortion

It comes as pro-choice campaigners warn that it will be 'challenging' to bring in decriminalisation in Scotland

The National (Scotland)

Buffer Zones Bill reaches key support threshold within 30 minutes of FMQs ending

THE final proposal for the Buffer Zones Bill reached the quota for the number of MSPs needed to back it just 30 minutes after

The National (Scotland)

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Daily Record

Evening dental appointments to be offered in Dumfries and Galloway

It is hoped the pilot programme will help "unlock a little extra capacity" after thousands of NHS dental patients were de-registered

Daily Record

SNP bins plan to stop energy drinks being sold to Scots children despite parental concerns

Jenni Minto, the public health minister, admitted the consumption of energy drinks by children was a "significant concern" among parents.

The National (Scotland)

Abortion clinic buffer zones working group had ‘run its course’ says Green MSP

A MINISTERIAL working group set up to consider issues around access to abortion had “run its course”, the MSP spearheading legislation to bring…

Daily Record

Anger as Scots abortion buffer zone working group ends

It's understood that members of the buffer zone working group were told of its closure on Tuesday.

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Glasgow Live

Scottish Government decision to scrap buffer zones working group slammed by campaigners

Back Off Scotland has accused decision makers of 'sitting on their hands' following the decision to scrap a working group dedicated to buffer zones outside healthcare settings.

The National (Scotland)

Young Scots women 'patronised and minimised' accessing healthcare, report finds

Young women said they felt as if they were not taken seriously in healthcare settings, were often dismissed, and their experiences minimised.

The National (Scotland)

Jeremy Hunt urged to scrap VAT on defibrillators by SNP

CHANCELLOR Jeremy Hunt is being urged to “give the gift of life this Christmas” by scrapping VAT charges on defibrillators.

Daily Record

Jeremy Hunt urged to scrap VAT on life-saving defibrillators to encourage more places to buy them

SNP MSP Jenni Minto believes the cost of installing the life-saving devices is putting off charities and sports clubs from buying them.

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon hails Scottish school after winning top global award

A SCOTTISH school was the only UK school to be nominated for the prize

Daily Record

Scots farmer forced to live in caravan after £2.25 petrol price leaves him penniless

Karl Hughes, a crofter who has lived on Tiree for 20 years, had to sell his home last year after falling behind on mortgage payments due to an accident that left him unable to work.

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