Another winter crisis? Five key markers for NHS performance
As the Scottish Government publishes its winter plan for the NHS in 2024/25, the Herald takes a look at whether the NHS is doing better than it ...
Chief medical officer and team often worked 16-hour days, Covid inquiry told
Professor Sir Gregor Smith also said he needed to hire several deputies to deal with the workload as they attempted to keep ...
NHS staff urged to only use medical gloves if needed in bid to cut costs
A health board's call for staff to reduce the number of disposable gloves they use must not compromise safety, a union has ...
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Vote: Who should be the 2024 Most Influential Woman in UK Tech?
Each year, we ask our audience who should be named the most influential woman in UK technology. Tell us what you think – the ...
Son gave hospital ‘clear evidence’ his mum planned to take her own life
The son of a woman who took her own life in a hospital says he gave a nurse “clear evidence” that his mum was planning her ...
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New RSV jab could prevent thousands of older people dying, researchers say
However, babies and older people are at risk of severe infection with RSV, as well as premature babies, those with heart and lung disease, or anyone with a weak immune system. The study, published in ...
Tory MSP and practising GP 'terrified' of what winter will bring for NHS in Scotland
Dr Sandesh Gulhane criticised the Scottish Government for its lack of a ‘credible plan’ A Tory MSP and practising GP has said ...