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Day: October 5, 2024

Senior doctors criticise Queen Elizabeth University and Royal Children’s hospitals review

October 5, 2024 heaneymedia

Dr Christine Peters, left, and Dr Teresa Inkster both believe parts of the report are misleading. By Lisa Summers BBC Scotland Health Correspondent Parts of

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Audiovisual performers under threat from AI and low earnings, finds UofG survey

October 5, 2024 heaneymedia

Vast majority of actors earn well below the national minimum wage By Charlotte Morris Careers in the UK’s audiovisual performing industry are under threat due

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STARK REMINDER OF CHALLENGE SCOTLAND FACES IN TACKLING ALCOHOL HARM

October 5, 2024 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney In light of the recent reports of an increase in alcohol-related deaths – and the introduction of minimum pricing of alcohol to

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STOP giving grants to companies producing weapons and profiting from deaths in Middle East war

October 5, 2024 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Dumbarton man Patrick Harvie who leads the Green Party at Holyrood has criticised “the world’s failure to address Israel’s impunity, to protect

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BUDGET CUTS RISK LIGHTS OUT AT LIBRARIES AND COMMUNITY CENTRES FOREVER

October 5, 2024 heaneymedia

By Democrat reporter Council “cuts to the bone” risk “switching off the lights” at community centres and libraries forever, Scottish Labour has warned after it

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Royal Navy whistleblower raised alarm about ‘intolerable’ misogyny and bullying

October 5, 2024 heaneymedia

Sophie Brook spoke to Sky News after an investigation into sexual harassment and abuse onboard Faslane-based nuclear submarines By Democrat reporter SKY News is reporting

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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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