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Incredible $13,500 iPad bill racked up as Scottish government official hit by avoidable cellular roaming charges

One Scottish member of parliament faces repaying an £11,000 data roaming bill because he didn't switch out a SIM card.

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Michael Matheson to pay back roaming charges bill in full

MICHAEL Matheson is set to pay back the full roaming charges bill he racked up on a parliamentary iPad while in Morocco.

The National (Scotland)

Michael Matheson explains reasoning for £11,000 roaming charges bill

SCOTLAND’S Health Secretary has explained how he racked up nearly £11,000 on his iPad while on holiday in Morocco.

The National (Scotland)

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Majority of Scottish voters support assisted dying bill, poll reports

YouGov finds 77% in favour of proposal to allow terminally-ill people to take their own lives

The Guardian - UK

Scotland announces public inquiry into disgraced doctor Sam Eljamel

Decision comes after decade-long campaign by ex-patients of neurosurgeon responsible for more than 100 botched procedures

The Guardian - UK

Public inquiry to be held into disgraced surgeon Eljamel

Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf confirmed the move to Parliament on Thursday.

The Independent UK

First Minister confirms 'full public inquiry' into disgraced surgeon Sam Eljamel

THE First Minister has confirmed a public inquiry into disgraced surgeon Professor Sam Eljamel will go ahead.

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Watch: Douglas Ross accused of misleading Holyrood as debate concludes with chaos

AT the end of the debate on Humza Yousaf’s Programme for Government, Douglas Ross was accused of misleading the parliamentary chamber.

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf offers to help UK Government end junior doctor strikes

HUMZA Yousaf has reiterated the Scottish Governments offer to mediate talks’ between the UK Government and junior doctors and consultants after a…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government offers to mediate junior doctor strike talks

The talks, Scottish Health Secretary Michael Matheson said, could take place in London or Edinburgh.

The Independent UK

Scotland's Health Sec offers to 'mediate' UK Government and junior doctors' talks

SCOTLAND’S Health Secretary has offered to intervene in a dispute between the UK Government and junior doctors after a record pay deal was agreed…

The National (Scotland)

Junior doctors in Scotland accept ‘record’ pay deal

Wages will now rise by 12.4% in 2023-24, with Scottish ministers further guaranteeing increases in line with inflation until at least 2026-27.

The Independent UK

UK Government panned for bid to 'involve themselves in devolved areas' amid NHS row

THE UK Government has been told to back off from attempting to “involve themselves in devolved areas” after a row over NHS waiting times.

The National (Scotland)

Barclay ‘open to requests’ for Welsh and Scots patients to be treated in England

The Health Secretary suggested the two nations have worse NHS delays than England in some areas.

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Daily Record

Lanarkshire dad in agony with brain tumour has gone six months waiting for procedure

Graham Scott, 45, who suffers from headaches, blurred vision and seizures, has been told he may have to wait until November before he is seen by a specialist.

Daily Record

Junior doctor strikes suspended after new pay deal offered

A three-day walkout, which was due to start on July 12, has been averted to allow the union to ballot its members.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish junior doctors strike suspended after record pay increase agreed

A record 12.4 percent pay increase for junior doctors and doctors in training for 2023/24 has been agreed with the British Medical Association.

Glasgow Live

Lanarkshire dad with brain tumour suffers six months of agony after diagnosis without treatment

Graham Scott has been in agony and having seizures for six months, but may have to endure another four months of hell before he learns if surgeons can operate on the tumour.

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Perthshire councillor laments 'zero interest' from Scottish Government over village GP closure process

Bailie Alasdair Bailey wrote to health secretary Michael Matheson with concerns over a lack of official community consultation

Daily Mirror

Dad with brain tumour suffers six months of agony without treatment

NHS worker Graham Scott, 45, has a brain tumour and has been told he may not be seen by a specialist until November, leaving him and his family begging for help

Daily Record

Scots dad with brain tumour suffers six months of agony without treatment

Graham Scott is in agony and having seizures, but may have to endure another four months of hell before he learns if surgeons can operate.

Daily Record

Delay to review on Dumfries and Galloway travel scheme for health patients branded "shocking"

Finlay Carson wants NHS Dumfries and Galloway patients to receive support to make appointments, with a similar scheme already running in NHS Highland

The National (Scotland)

SNP hail ‘extraordinary service’ of NHS staff on 75th anniversary

Health Secretary Michael Matheson has led praise for the NHS on its 75th anniversary.

The Independent UK

Junior doctors in Scotland invited to fresh talks after strike dates announced

Scottish Health Secretary Michael Matheson wants fresh talks on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Junior doctors in Scotland reject pay deal as union announces July strike dates

The offer was described by the Health Secretary as ‘final’.

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