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Scottish patient becomes Europe’s first to receive jab for gastro-oesophageal cancer

The vaccine works by harnessing a patient’s own immune system to attack and destroy cancer.

The Independent UK

Scottish NHS boards pay up to £837 an hour for locums amid psychiatry crisis

Quarter of posts in adult psychiatry vacant, forcing hospitals to rely on expensive private cover

The Guardian - UK

Locum psychiatrists providing poor care in Scotland, campaigners say

Scotland’s NHS boards have spent more than £125m since 2019 to provide temporary cover amid drop in consultant numbers

The Guardian - UK

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Victim of disgraced brain surgeon submits evidence against NHS Tayside to police

Jules Rose, 55, was one of dozens harmed by Professor Sam Eljamel, who removed her tear duct instead of a brain tumour in 2013.

The Independent 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

Over 200 patients harmed by Dr Sam Eljamel, campaigner claims

ROGUE doctor Professor Sam Eljamel may have harmed more than 200 patients, a woman campaigning for a public inquiry into the surgeon has said.

The National (Scotland)

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NHS managers who let surgeon work after serious complaints called to resign

Damning report finds NHS Tayside did not adequately monitor neurosurgeon Sam Eljamel

The Guardian - UK

NHS board put patients at risk by ignoring warnings about Eljamel, report finds

A health board “put patients at risk” from a surgeon after ignoring external warnings he was a “poor doctor”, a report found.

The National (Scotland)

'I felt enraged': Eljamel surgery victim did not intend to interrupt Humza Yousaf

THE woman who interrupted Humza Yousaf at the SNP Independence Convention has said she did not intend to shout at the First Minister.

The National (Scotland)

‘Years of trauma came out’: surgery victim on interrupting Humza Yousaf

Theresa Mallett spoke out during first minister’s speech to call for public inquiry into Sam Eljamel

The Guardian - UK

Perthshire community group restores benches for NHS Tayside’s 75th anniversary

The focus of the July 5 anniversary is on thanking all staff who work in health and social care who continue to deliver high quality compassionate care to patients and their families

Daily Record

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 Record

Victim of disgraced Scots surgeon demands public inquiry after disrupting Yousaf speech

Theresa Mallett, 61, suffered life-changing injuries in 2012 after a botched operation by disgraced Sam Eljamel.

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Humza Yousaf meets with SNP convention heckler to discuss NHS Tayside doctor

Theresa Mallett suffered lifechanging injuries after undergoing botched surgery for sciatica by surgeon Professor Sam Eljamel.

Daily Record

Perthshire mobile dental surgery will be driven over 1200 miles to treat soldiers on Ukraine frontline

Tayside and Strathearn Help for Ukraine (T&SH4UKRAINE), based at Errol Airfield, bought the unit at auction for £8000, which was previously used by NHS Tayside

The National (Scotland)

UK-first for NHS Tayside as phage therapy used to treat patient

AN NHS department has become the first in the UK to treat a joint infection with a new treatment.

The Independent UK

Victim of disgraced surgeon interrupts independence convention to demand inquiry

First Minister Humza Yousaf has said he will meet Theresa Mallet, who underwent botched surgery from Professor Eljamel.

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Daily Record

NHS Tayside reveals energy use costs anticipated to “almost double” in space of a year

In response the local health board has rolled out an energy efficiency programme to try and save £1.2 million per year

Daily Record

Perthshire councillor says village GP surgery to close with “zero” community engagement

Invergowrie Medical Practice will cease operations on June 16

Daily Record

Perthshire village GP recommended for closure despite opposing petition with over 500 signatures

The majority of the practice’s 1800 patients would attend Ancrum One Medical Centre in Dundee instead

Daily Record

Water contamination ruled out as cause of stomach bug outbreak at Highland Perthshire kids adventure park

Management at Dalguise Activity Centre, near Dunkeld, decided to close for seven days after a number of school children and staff fell ill last week

Daily Record

Uncertainty surrounding future of Perthshire GP brought to light at Scottish Parliament

Invergowrie Medical Practice patients were told in February the health facility would shut permanently on June 16

Daily Record

Petition launched to save Perthshire village GP from closure reaches 566 signatures

Invergowrie Medical Practice patients were told in February the health facility would shut permanently on June 16.

Daily Record

Scots robo surgeon eradicates waiting list for treatment at busy NHS hospital

Around 400 patients have undergone robotic-assisted surgery since the technology was first introduced at the end of 2021 at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee.

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