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Day: January 12, 2023

NURSES CARRY ON AROUND THE CLOCK AS NHS CRISIS DEEPENS

January 12, 2023 heaneymedia

Sixty avoidable deaths every week in NHS hospitals confirmed by First Minister By Bill Heaney  The Scottish National Party’s flagship Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, which

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DUMBARTON MSP BAILLIE EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER GP NUMBERS

January 12, 2023 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Pressure on is mounting on local doctors and Dumbarton constituency MSP Jackie Baillie wanted answers this week from  the Scottish Government as

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QUIT SMOKING: Help to become smoke free in 2023.

January 12, 2023 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton As part of our Health and Wellbeing series, the Health Improvement Team at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde will be sharing information

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ENTERTAINMENT: Celtic Connections gears up for 30th edition 

January 12, 2023 heaneymedia

An exceptional extravaganza of stars from an eclectic range of genres lined up for the festival. By Bill Heaney Preparations are well underway for Celtic Connections,

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JOURNALISM: SOCIETY OF EDITORS NEWS BULLETIN

January 12, 2023 heaneymedia

– News Bulletin – Scroll below for more information on: Future of Royal Reporting at SoE conference New-look newsletter National Security Bill Editors’ Code consultation Future

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 FIRST MINISTER: Sturgeon defends Yousaf’s handling of SNP NHS crisis

January 12, 2023 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Nicola Sturgeon today defended Humza Yousaf’s handling of the crisis in Scotland’s NHS, while she accepted that 60 people per week were

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  • HMS Caledonia opens new Welfare Hub for naval personnel
  • Hospital money advice services – dedicated support for patients, families and staff when they are at their most vulnerable
  • Care is being breached for thousands of psychiatric patients, claim LibDems.  
  • New national compendium showcases rethinking innovation ecosystems for inclusive growth
  • Crown Office drops case against woman charged over anti-abortion protest
  • ELECTION: Change could mean a hat-trick of wins for the SNP

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HMS Caledonia opens new Welfare Hub for naval personnel

HMS Caledonia opens new Welfare Hub for naval personnel

RNRMC funding helps deliver a dedicated welfare space supporting serving personnel by Bill Heaney A new Welfare Hub has officially opened at HMS Caledonia, providing

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Hospital money advice services – dedicated support for patients, families and staff when they are at their most vulnerable

Hospital money advice services – dedicated support for patients, families and staff when they are at their most vulnerable

by Lucy Ashton Thousands of patients, families and staff across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) are being supported each year with money worries, thanks

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Care is being breached for thousands of psychiatric patients, claim LibDems.  

Care is being breached for thousands of psychiatric patients, claim LibDems.  

by Bill Heaney Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today said that the SNP “cannot be trusted with your health” as he revealed that

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New national compendium showcases rethinking innovation ecosystems for inclusive growth

New national compendium showcases rethinking innovation ecosystems for inclusive growth

by Charlotte Morris A new study from the University of Glasgow and the UKRI Arts and Humanities Research Council’s Place Programme argues that understanding how

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Crown Office drops case against woman charged over anti-abortion protest

Crown Office drops case against woman charged over anti-abortion protest

Rose Docherty was arrested near the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, which takes patients from  Glasgow and West Dunbartonshire. by Lucy Ashton A woman who was

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ELECTION: Change could mean a hat-trick of wins for the SNP

ELECTION: Change could mean a hat-trick of wins for the SNP

Notebook by Bill Heaney Beware of what you wish for. The candidates for the Dumbarton seat in the Scottish Parliament all want change, but should

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DOCTORS AND CHEMISTS: Early May public holiday reminder

DOCTORS AND CHEMISTS: Early May public holiday reminder

Greater Glasgow and Clyde residents are reminded that GP practices and many pharmacies will be closed on Monday, 4th May, for the bank holiday. People

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Trump says his mother had a crush on King Charles as part of his welcome speech

Trump says his mother had a crush on King Charles as part of his welcome speech

US visit is under heightened security after Saturday’s shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner Robert Jobson in Washington, DC, Holly Evans & Bryony Gooch Trump makes

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