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Councils grab millions meant for the disabled

MILLIONS of pounds intended to help disabled children has “disappeared” into council funding pots rather than being spent on support and services, Scotland on Sunday h Further information: Article source

Hi-tech robots give nurses helping hand

THE notion of an army of laser-controlled robots patrolling the corridors of a hospital sounds like a Doctor Who storyline. Further information: Article source

The place to go if dying for food

BETH Taylor has lost more than five stone in six months. John Thomson has almost halved his weight in five years. And Martyn McGovern has dropped 5lb in just a week. Further information: Article source

No quick ban for killer drug ‘meow meow’

THE UK government will be presented with advice before the end of this month on whether to ban a legal drug linked to the deaths of two teenagers. Further information: Article source

“Mixed picture” for stretched care services

RISING demand for care of children and the elderly in Scotland is leading to patchy service provision, according to a report. Further information: Article source

Organ donor drive targets keep-fit fans

USERS of leisure facilities across the city are to be encouraged to sign up to the national organ donor register. Further information: Article source

School nurses failure slammed

LABOUR today accused the SNP of breaking a pledge to boost children’s health checks by doubling the number of school nurses. Further information: Article source

Brain injury support service marks 10 years

PEOPLE who have suffered a brain injury got together to celebrate the 10th anniversary of a service that has provided them with invaluable support. Further information: Article source

Chips are down as pub takes fries off the menu

THEY are the staple of every pub meal – but not any more in one health conscious Edinburgh bar. Further information: Article source

Ten-year project to help prevent dementia uses 1940s study to track mental development over the decades

A BICYCLE is propped up in the corner, the walls are lined with old books and there’s a large oil portrait of a serious-looking, learned chap on the wall. So far, so very Further information: Article source

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