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
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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
