care home staff have been tested for coronavirus, according to new figures. The huge number of deaths from the deadly bug in care homes sparked plans to introduce tests.
Scotland's NHS would have struggled during pandemic without 'massive' contribution of migrant workers
25.05.2020 - 06:55 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Scotland's NHS would have struggled during the pandemic without the "massive" contribution made by workers from overseas, Holyrood's immigration minister has said.
Ben Macpherson has written to the UK Government urging them to recognise "the crucial importance" of migrants in delivering essential front-line services north of the Border.
The SNP MSP wants Home Secretary Priti Patel to halt planned immigration reforms as he claims they will cause long-term economic damage to Scotland.
Macpherson told
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10.06.2020 / 13:13
Over twenty patients died in NHS Lanarkshire after virus outbreaks in non-covid wards
coronavirus outbreaks in non-covid hospital wards in one of the country’s biggest health boards.NHS Lanarkshire figures also show nearly 100 patients and staff were infected during the outbreaks.An official board document states: “Staff clusters of cases are becoming an area of increased concern.”Get all the top Scottish politics news sent straight to your Inbox by signing up to our Politics newsletter.We cover Holyrood, Westminster and local councils, with a current focus on how our governments
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07.06.2020 / 19:29
Prince William, Kate Middleton Have Been Answering Helpline Calls During Pandemic
Britain's Prince William has revealed that he has been anonymously helping out on a crisis helpline during the coronavirus lockdown. The Duke of Cambridge's work with Shout 85258 — an around-the-clock text messaging helpline developed by the Royal Foundation — was made public to mark Volunteers Week.
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06.06.2020 / 17:09
Coronavirus Scotland: New figures show COVID-19 growth rate is slowing in Ayrshire
Ayrshire is continuing to slow down, new figures show.
dailyrecord.co.uk
05.06.2020 / 07:05
NHS Scotland spent £26million on life-saving Coronavirus equipment
A £26million shopping list of life-saving medical equipment bought by NHS chiefs to cope with coronavirus in Scotland has been revealed.
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30.05.2020 / 15:29
'Dysphoria seems to be running my life again': LGBT+ people isolated and unable to access medication during pandemic
The wide-ranging effects the coronavirus pandemic is having on the lives of many LGBT+ people in the UK have been revealed in new figures released today.
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29.05.2020 / 14:19
Care home resident, 98, is halfway through 100-day charity piano marathon for NHS
One of the oldest residents of a Lanarkshire care home has embarked on an astonishing feat of musical endurance – to offer a note of reassurance.
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29.05.2020 / 02:23
How Scottish soldiers have helped deliver 1.8 BILLION pieces of PPE to the NHS
More than 20,000 Armed Forces personnel have been ready to help the nation as part of the Covid Support Force, which was formed in March.
dailyrecord.co.uk
28.05.2020 / 20:19
Mum of young Scots cancer fighter Lily Douglas praises 'amazing' NHS care during coronavirus crisis
The mum of a young Scots cancer fighter has praised NHS staff for their "amazing" care during the corronavirus pandemic.
dailyrecord.co.uk
27.05.2020 / 17:45
Brewdog create new 'Barnard Castle Eye Test' beer poking fun at Dominic Cummings with profits going to help NHS
Scots beer brand Brewdog has poked fun at the recent controversy surrounding Dominic Cummings with a new beer they've named Barnard Castle Eye Test.
dailyrecord.co.uk
25.05.2020 / 06:15
Scotland could miss out on coronavirus antibody test made in Midlothian unless NHS strike deal soon
Scotland is in danger of missing out on a Covid-19 antibody test developed in a laboratory just 10 miles from Holyrood.
dailyrecord.co.uk
22.05.2020 / 11:11
Bikes stolen from NHS frontline staff outside Edinburgh hospital as cops charge teens
Police have recovered thousands of pounds worth of bikes that were stolen in Edinburgh - including some used by frontline NHS staff.
dailyrecord.co.uk
18.05.2020 / 20:39
Coronavirus Scotland: NHS share information on new COVID-19 symptom
NHS Ayrshire & Arran has shared information on a new coronavirus symptom today.
dailyrecord.co.uk
18.05.2020 / 07:11
Fury as Scotland's Theme Park partly re-opens after 165 workers were axed
Former workers have reacted with fury after part of M&D’s theme park site opened for business.
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13.05.2020 / 21:13
Scots brewer Brewgooder offers public chance to say thanks to NHS with beers and messages of support
A clean water social enterprise and craft beer brand is offering the nation the chance to gift NHS staff a four-pack of beer and message of appreciation.
dailyrecord.co.uk
13.05.2020 / 14:56
Vital funding allows East Kilbride laundry firm to support NHS during pandemic
An East Kilbride-based laundry company have secured Royal Bank of Scotland funding to support operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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12.05.2020 / 12:44
Lewis Capaldi sends heartfelt thanks to NHS staff on International Nurses Day
Lewis Capaldi has sent a heartfelt celebration message to Scots nurses as they fight the coronavirus.
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12.05.2020 / 12:05
Coronavirus Scotland: 302 NHS Ayrshire and Arran staff test positive for COVID-19
More than 300 NHS Ayrshire & Arran healthcare heroes have tested positive for coronavirus.