Health Secretary under fire over NHS Lanarkshire's A&E waiting times

coronavirus briefing later today amid a rise in cases across the country. It will be the first time the government has held a press conference since the entire country moved out of the levels system on August 9.

Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletterA local MSP has said there is a “crisis” in NHS Tayside’s Accident and Emergency Departments and across Scotland.NHS Tayside has said there has recently been a “marked increase” in people attending A&E at Perth Royal Infirmary and Ninewells.The health board is urging members of the public only to attend A&E if they have a “life-threatening emergency”.The request came after Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser said he

Education Secretary has recently met in person with other members of the Scottish Cabinet or MSPs.In her online message Somerville said: “After losing my sense of smell yesterday I went for a Covid test which has come back positive.“I’ll now self isolate and continue to work from home.

NHS crisis. And exactly a week later 67-year-old Helena Walker was kept waiting eight hours for an ambulance before spending another eight hours on a trolley in a hospital corridor after a stroke.

Greens will co-operate at Holyrood on key areas like the environment and economic development. Both parties have pledged to hold a referendum after the covid pandemic has passed - but no date has been set.

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Scots are clambering at the thought of hopping on a plane or merely escaping from the four walls of lockdown life but the issue of money is a tricky one- especially among friends. It might seem like there is no good time to bring up money and it can lead to friends owing each other or even worse one person spending more than the rest.

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blazes broke out in Pollokshields on Tuesday morning as fire crews scrambled to the scene at around 2.35am.Pictures showed massive black smoke clouds billow from Maxwell Road area leaving neighbours shocked.Police confirmed they believe the fires to be 'wilful' and are probing the incident.One vehicle is believed to have been set alight on Herriet Street before the fire spread to a car parked behind it.And another vehicle was then said to have been torched on nearby Maxwell Road, before that

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lockdown may have been welcomed by most people, but for some, the thought of venturing back into society without social distancing measures after many months of restrictions could be a little overwhelming. The relaxation of rules, means that more shops and venues are open, encouraging Scots to go further afield and enjoy their new freedom.

NHS Borders cancelled all scheduled routine operations until the end of next week due to pressure on services.NHS Lothian said increased levels of staff sickness, combined with holidays and those having to self isolate, led to a “significant reduction” in nurses and midwives in the previous two months.This, along with “unprecedented demand” has caused longer waiting times, particularly in the emergency department.This is behind the decision to postpone procedures to enable clinic and theatre

iOS - Android Locals also reported seeing a young bull on the loose in Greenhall Park.A farmer was also seen trying to round up the escapees and get them back to their field.However, police were eventually called to assist in moo-ving the animals along.A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 8.25pm on Tuesday, August 10, officers were called to a report of cows loose on Bardykes Road, Blantyre.

First Minister is due to meet the Scottish Trades Union Congress ( STUC ) general council on Thursday.

iOS - Android He was one of three full time appointments confirmed today.Professor Alison Strath has been confirmed as the Scottish Government’s new Chief Pharmaceutical Officer (CPO), while Professors Nicola Steedman was also appointed Deputy Chief Medical Officer (DCMO).The DCMOs support and deputise for the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and work closely with the Chief Scientist (Health), a number of doctors within the Civil Service seconded from the NHS, and administrative colleagues.The Chief