A ban comes in place today, 5th of September 2022, on smoking within hospital grounds.
Smoking Ban In Force In Hospital Grounds
4.5% Pay Rise for Dental & Medical Staff in Scotland
“This announcement means that our senior medical staff will continue to be the best paid in the UK. ” Humza Yousaf, Health Secretary in the Scottish Government
“Huge step forward in improving responses to rape in Scotland.”
“Self-referral means that if someone doesn’t feel ready to make the decision about reporting they can ensure all the evidence is captured and make the decision when they are ready.” Sandy Brindley, Chief Executive of Rape Crisis Scotland
Appointment of Professor Jacqueline Taylor as the chair of a National Audiology Review Group Welcomed
“Where issues emerge it is important to understand what went wrong and how this can be rectified.” Professor Taylor
Scotland Sends More Medical Supplies to #Ukraine
More than 130,000 items urgently requested by the Ukrainian Government and donated by NHS Scotland will be flown from Stansted Airport to Poland on Sunday for onward transport to Ukraine.
Scotland Needs ‘Birthplaces that are fit for the future’
“The pandemic has exposed the extent and the impact on care of this crumbling infrastructure.” Jon Skewes, Executive Director for External Relations at the RCM
4% Pay Rise to NHS Workers: Unite ask ‘Is It Enough?’
The monthly pay rise will vary between individuals and because of this Unite will be putting this offer to their members without recommendation.
Improving IVF Treatment
New equipment has been installed at the Aberdeen Fertility Centre that could help to improve women’s chances of having a baby through IVF.
On to the next stage. Getting ready for post-op therapy.
I look back to where I have come from and where I’m going this week.
My Story Continues: ‘Change is the only constant’
“Reflecting on being in hospital on the receiving end of care after brain surgery the ‘Angels’ applause on doorsteps was definitely not enough. It never will be. “
