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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 Mirror

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

Daily Record

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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 National (Scotland)

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

Daily Mirror

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’.

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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%

Daily Record

Scottish Government's record on cancer treatment is unacceptable

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

The National (Scotland)

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.

Insider UK

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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The National (Scotland)

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.

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.

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