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Scot’s battle against addiction took him from Heroin to Hero

WebYoung Scottish heroin addict Paul Boggie was at death’s door – but with incredible courage pulled back from the brink and ended up as a soldier guarding the …

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Council warned social care cutbacks will see ‘hospitals, care homes

WebUnions and charities urge the council to reject a package of cuts to health and social care, which includes the closure of two care homes and funding for support …

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Former NHS buildings sold on in £5m deal The Edinburgh Reporter

WebScarlett Land and Development and Cushman & Wakefield have completed the sale of a portfolio of NHS Lothian properties, now deemed surplus to their …

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Doctors demand active travel improvements in Edinburgh

WebLeading health professionals and doctors in Edinburgh have sent an open letter to The City of Edinburgh Council supporting the retention and expansion of …

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New public health director appointed at NHS Lothian

WebDona Milne will take up the post within Scotland’s second largest health board. She currently holds the post of Director of Public Health in NHS Fife and will commence her role with …

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Coronavirus – drop-in clinics in Edinburgh

WebCraigmillar Medical Centre, 106 Niddrie Mains Road, Edinburgh EH16 4DT. Saturday and Sunday. 9.30am – 3.30pm. Gracemount Health Centre, 24 Gracemount …

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Mental Health services moving to the new Sick Kids today

WebMental Health Services run by NHS Lothian for children and young people are moving to a new purpose built home today at Little France. The NHS Lothian’s Child …

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NHS Lothian opening drop in vaccination clinic at The Gyle on …

WebThe clinic will open for business on Tuesday July 27 and be open seven days a week, from 10am to 6pm. The pop-up clinic is part of the campaign to target younger …

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More social care cuts creating fear in Edinburgh

WebA sense of “dread and fear” is being felt in Edinburgh as the city faces cuts in vital health and social care services – which bosses warn would have a “direct impact” …

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Edinburgh’s Sick Kids to open on 23 March

WebNHS Lothian said on Wednesday that the new Royal Hospital for Children and Young People will fully open on Tuesday 23 March 2021. From then all the services …

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Dendritic cell therapy in cancer treatment The Edinburgh Reporter

WebOctober 27, 2022 2:02 pm. 456. 0. Dendritic cell therapy is a type of personalized cancer immunotherapy. Scientists create individual vaccines based on the unique tumor …

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£33 million cut from health and social care in Edinburgh

WebCuts of £33 million have been made to Edinburgh’s health and social care budget amid a crisis in funding and staffing essential services for the city’s most …

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Ross is focused on the priorities

WebAt the Scottish Conservatives conference in Glasgow today, leader Douglas Ross said that the Scottish Conservatives is the only party focused on the country’s real …

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Health Walks pave way for mental health conversations in …

WebPaths for All has been working closely with a group of SHWN members to design and deliver a mental health campaign. The campaign will offer the network a …

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Helen is ‘climbing’ Kilimanjaro – every single day

WebHelen Wass O’Donnell is a self-confessed mad person. And the challenge she is undertaking is a little bit of madness too. Helen has health challenges which in …

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Five GP practices in Edinburgh to prescribe ‘nature’ as part of

WebGPs at five practices in Edinburgh, East Craigs Medical Centre, Leith Mount Surgery, Inchpark Surgery, St Triduana’s Medical Practice and Mill Lane Surgery have …

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Edinburgh restores homeless centre at The Haymarket Hub

Web0. Edinburgh Council has restored its homeless centre set up last year during the pandemic at The Haymarket Hub Hotel. This is regarded as a last resort …

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Penguins get a health check The Edinburgh Reporter

WebOver 100 penguins received their annual health check at Edinburgh Zoo yesterday. Every year, a determined team of vets and keepers weighs and checks each …

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Full Scottish Government ministerial team now appointed

Web0. Following the appointment of Cabinet Secretaries earlier today, First Minister Humza Yousaf has now appointed the remainder of his ministerial team. The …

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