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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’.

The Independent UK

Junior doctors reject pay offer and vote to strike in July

JUNIOR doctors in Scotland have rejected a pay offer from the Scottish Government and will strike for three days in July.

The National (Scotland)

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High risk 'code red' patient waited longer than six hours for Scots ambulance

Scottish Labour requested information on the longest response times for the highest-risk patients during each week of 2023.

Daily Record

Humza Yousaf branded 'catastrophic' health secretary as one in seven Scots left on NHS waiting lists

Yousaf stood down as health secretary in March when he succeeded Nicola Sturgeon as First Minister

Daily Record

Scots family launch petition after 'silent killer' condition killed young daughter

Katie McPherson went to two hospitals with concerns about a blood clot, who sent her home with painkillers, only for the Renfrewshire woman to die nine days later.

Daily Record

'Perfectly happy' woman suddenly dies aged 23 after doctors failed to spot silent killer

Katie McPherson was described by her mum as 'absolutely, perfectly happy' before she tragically died aged just 23 from a blood clot days after her GP reportedly told her she was fine

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Edinburgh woman died age 23 after doctors failed to spot blood clot in leg

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and other clot conditions are behind more deaths in Scotland every year than those caused by alcohol and drugs.

Edinburgh Live

'Breaking point' nurse wanted to be in car crash so she didn't have to go to work

More than 74,000 NHS staff across Scotland have missed work with mental illness, with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde having the highest tally of absences in the country.

Glasgow Live

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

Scottish dentists on same contract as junior doctors to take part in strike

The British Dental Association said 91% backed industrial action for better pay, on a turnout of 79%

Insider UK

Scottish Government's record on cancer treatment is unacceptable

Record View says that the dire picture of oncology waiting times is dismal.

Daily Record

Scottish NHS boards asked to draw up contingency plans in case junior doctors strike

NHS boards in Scotland have been asked to draw up contingency plans in case junior doctors go on strike, the Health Secretary said.

The National (Scotland)

Junior doctors in Scotland vote overwhelmingly to strike

A 72-hour walkout is being prepared for at a later date - should government negotiations break down

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Health Secretary 'determined' to avert junior doctor strike over pay

Last week, junior doctors in Scotland voted to strike in what will be their first national walkout over pay.

The Independent UK

Junior doctors’ pay demands simply unaffordable, Health Secretary claims

Scottish Health Secretary Michael Matheson has said the Scottish Government cannot afford a 23.5% pay rise on top of inflation for junior doctors.

Glasgow Live

Junior Doctors in Scotland vote overwhelmingly to strike, BMA says

Members of BMA Scotland voted overwhelmingly to strike, with 97% of those who took part in the ballot backing the walkout, the union said on Friday. Turnout was 71%.

The Independent UK

Junior doctors in Scotland vote overwhelmingly to strike, BMA says

Members of BMA Scotland voted overwhelmingly to strike, with 97% of those who took part in the ballot backing the walkout, the union said on Friday.

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Daily Record

Funding issues blamed for capacity problems at Ayr Hospital as MSP makes 'hopeless' government jibe

Colin Smyth, the South Scotland Labour List MSP, raised the issue during a question session in the Scottish Parliament.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Health Secretary hints at spending increase in bid to reduce A&E wait times

SCOTLAND'S Health Secretary has hinted at a possible increase in spending to buy up care home beds in a bid to reduce hospital waiting times.

Daily Record

Latest A&E waiting times for Ayrshire are a 'real worry'

The latest set of figures have been met with dismay from two MSPs.

The Independent UK

Humza Yousaf: No conspiracy over timing of the arrest of Peter Murrell

The First Minister admitted the situation was ‘difficult and bruising’ for the SNP.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government won't be giving 'running commentary' on SNP finance probe

Matheson said the Scottish Government wouldn't be giving a 'running commentary' on the investigation into the SNP's finances

The National (Scotland)

'Here's what you can judge me on': Scotland's new Health Secretary on reform and NCS

SCOTLAND’S new Health Secretary has denied he has been given the “worst” job in the Cabinet – and laid out how people should judge his…

Daily Record

Humza Yousaf 'did good job' as health secretary insists his successor Michael Matheson

The new man in charge of running the NHS in Scotland said it was "absolutely clear" there was a need to create a National Care Service despite concerns from unions.

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