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09.02.2023 / 13:07

DWP encourages older people to check entitlement for health benefit worth up to £92 each week

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is encouraging older people with a physical or mental health condition, or a disability, to check if they are entitled to claim a benefit worth either £61.85 or £92.40 every week.

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BBC The Apprentice Scots star Reece Donnelly quits show due to health issues

Reece Donnelly has quit The Apprentice due to health reasons, it has been confirmed.

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Dumfries and Galloway homelessness levels higher than before coronavirus pandemic

The level of homelessness in Dumfries and Galloway is higher than it was before the pandemic.

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Scots doctor probed over alleged theft of thousands of pounds of PPE at height of Covid pandemic

A doctor is being probed over the alleged theft of thousands of pounds of protective equipment at the height of the Covid pandemic.

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People of State Pension age with health issues could be due up to £369 each month

State Pension provides essential financial support for nearly 12.5 million older people across Great Britain, including 981,399 living in Scotland. This regular payment is available for those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which is now 66 for both men and women, and have paid at least 10 years' worth of National Insurance Contributions.

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Health bosses issue warning over new pills that could supercharge Scotland's drug death rate

Lethal new pills on the street have sparked a major warning they could fuel Scotland’s drug death toll.

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Two-thirds of Scots parents have worse mental health because of cost of living

Almost two thirds of Scottish parents say they're suffering mentally because of the cost-of-living crisis. A new poll of parents and carers found that 64 per cent of those asked thought the rising prices of food, energy and bills had "negatively impacted" their mental health.

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BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 'returning to Dundee in May' after 2020 event killed off by Covid

BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend is understood to be making a landmark return to Dundee, three years after the city's second turn at the event was kiboshed by Covid. The Record understands from festival insiders that the City of Discovery will play host to the annual festival on May 26-28, boasting a world-class line-up of big hitters.

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Scots cancer patient says her life has been 'ruined' after treatment delayed by Covid

A cancer patient told how her life was “ruined” afer she was denied cancer treatment because of the Covid lockdown. Fiona Weir, 44, was concerned about the changing shape and colour of a mole but she was unable to see a doctor face to face during lockdown.

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Spain Covid rules as face masks urged in tourist hotspot amid spread of new strains

People in one travel hotspot of Spain are being asked to wear face masks to help reduce the spread of new Covid-19 variants.

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Symptoms of Orthrus Covid variant that could 'take over' as dominant strain in UK

A new Covid strain has been identified by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) as a likely contender to become the most dominant across the UK.

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Given up smoking? Health charity ASH wants to hear from you

People in West Lothian who have given up smoking in recent years are being encouraged by a health charity to share their experiences about how they have successfully managed to quit.

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Scottish Secretary Alister Jack given £2million Covid loan from UK Government

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack benefited from a Government-backed £2million Covid loan, the Sunday Mail can reveal.

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Fears raised over bird to human transmission of avian flu sparking new pandemic

A team of global scientists have raised fears the devastating bird flu outbreak could eventually transmit to humans and create a new pandemic.

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'Kraken' Covid variant and Omicron strain to dominate UK as 'most infectious' yet

A Covid variant has been named as the strain that could become dominant in the UK, experts have warned.

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Ayrshire hospitals at 'full capacity' as health chiefs admit services under extreme pressure

Health chiefs have tonight confirmed that both Ayr and Crosshouse hospitals have reached their full capacity.

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Scots radio DJ Ewen Cameron says he's 'got life back' in mental health update

Scots radio DJ Ewen Cameron has beamed he's got his life back after opening seeking help for his mental health.

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Scots health board ordered to pay £250,000 to family of woman who took own life

A health board which acted negligently in caring for a mentally ill mum of two who committed suicide has been ordered to pay £250,000 to her family. Judge Lord Arthurson found that Lanarkshire Health Board failed to look after 35-year-old Lynette Giblen who lost her life at her mother’s house in Glasgow on October 10 2016.

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Scots footballer desperate to battle back to health after devastating illnesses threaten career

A Scots footballer was delighted to see the back of 2022 after two catastrophic illnesses affected his mobility and could mean he never plays the sport again. Ex-Kilmarnock midfielder Will Graham, 23, was playing for Hurlford United in a friendly match in July when he collapsed with a burst brain aneurysm.

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People on Universal Credit with certain health conditions could be due up to £156 extra every week

The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that in August 2022 there were 5.6 million people across the UK receiving financial support through Universal Credit, a benefit intended to help those out of work or on a low income with daily living costs.

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Older people with any of these health conditions could be due up to £369 each month

State Pension provides essential financial support for nearly 12.5 million older people across the UK, including 981,399 living in Scotland. This regular payment is available for those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which is now 66 for both men and women, and have paid at least 10 years worth of National Insurance Contributions.

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Michelle Mone's husband gifted Tories 'at least £171k' before Covid PPE payments

A company linked to the husband of Scottish businesswoman Michelle Mone ploughed tens of thousands of pounds into the Conservatives.

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North Lanarkshire Council choses site for memorial to COVID victims

North Lanarkshire councillors have chosen to have a single pandemic memorial installed in Motherwell’s Strathclyde Park rather than several smaller ones in various towns.

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Scots council tenant fears for family's health with mouldy walls in house

A Scots council tenant fears for the health and safety of his family due to mouldy walls in his home.

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PIP providing up to £627 each month for over 3m people living with these 21 health conditions

The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that by the end of October, there were more than three million people across the UK claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP). The regional breakdown includes nearly 330,000 claimants living in Scotland, 2.6 million in England and 226,000 in Wales.

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Lanarkshire mum's inspirational mental health campaign continues as Health Secretary weighs in on petition

A Lanarkshire mum campaigning for better mental health services once again had her petition heard in Scottish Parliament.

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Scots family living in council flat 'covered in mould' fear kids' health at risk

A Scots family have been left fearing for the health of their son and premature baby after a chronic mould problem in their council flat has made their lives a 'nightmare'.

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Universal Credit claimants with any of these health conditions could be due up to £156 extra every week

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Nine SPFL clubs in financial 'distress' over Covid payment cutoff as financial study highlights pain

The number of Scottish clubs on red alert for financial problems has soared over the past six months, a shock new study has revealed.

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Lanarkshire Armed Forces veteran fronting new mental health campaign

A Lanarkshire man is fronting a new campaign from a national mental health programme to help more veterans open up about their mental health.

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Covid symptom breaks into top 10 of list of common virus warning signs

A Covid symptom has been added to the list of the most prevalent signs of the virus as coronavirus cases rise across many parts of the UK.

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Janey Godley gives health update to fans after confirming cancer has returned

Janey Godley has given fans a determined health update after confirming last week that her cancer has returned.

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West Lothian man fronts campaign aimed at getting veterans to open up about their mental health

A West Lothian man is fronting a new campaign from a national mental health programme to help more veterans open up about their mental health.

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Health and social care services prepare for "more challenging" winter

Perth and Kinross health chiefs are anticipating a "more challenging" winter due to an increase in demand across all health and social care services.

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Unison celebrates Scottish Health Awards winners

Last month, health professionals from around Scotland gathered at O2 Academy in Edinburgh to celebrate the hard work done by those in the industry over the past year.

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Michelle Mone under pressure over £18m office complex linked to firms at centre of Covid PPE scandal

An £18million office complex run by Michelle Mone is linked to the same network of companies at the centre of a Covid PPE scandal. The bra baroness is now being urged to explain if the Neospace site in Aberdeen was funded by public money from UK Government Covid contracts.

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Nathan Patterson shares Rangers regret over Covid breach but insists it was the making of him

Nathan Patterson has already lived some intoxicating highs. Making his Rangers debut at 18. Scoring for his boyhood club in Europe. Winning 55. A record-breaking £16million move to Everton. Thriving in the Premier League. And becoming Scotland’s new right-back.

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Lanarkshire health board announces major expansion of primary care occupational therapy service

NHS Lanarkshire is set to become one of the first health boards in Scotland to provide a primary care occupational therapy (OT) service to all local GP practices.

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Health body provides Strep A update which should reassure worried parents in Lanarkshire

Parents in Lanarkshire who may be concerned that their child has been infected by Strep A should seek the advice of a health professional.

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Health unions say Forth Valley Royal report vindicate staff concerns over hospital

A pair of health unions representing NHS staff say the recent report into the state of the hospital have backed up long-held concerns raised by members for some time.

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Lanarkshire health board launches new website to help with job search

Lanarkshire's health board has launched a new website to help them fill job vacancies in the region.

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South Lanarkshire College pandemic marketing campaign recognised at national awards

A team at South Lanarkshire College has been recognised for its talent and innovation in times of uncertainty at the National College Development Network (CDN) awards.

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Matt Hancock accuses Michelle Mone of sending 'threatening' message over covid contracts

Matt Hancock has accused former Scots bra tycoon Michelle Mone of sending him a "threatening" message after a firm she was helping did not secure a deal during the covid pandemic.

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Motherwell Concert Hall hosts first in-person Justice Conference since pandemic

Social Work staff from justice services and representatives from Police Scotland, NHS, Education, Housing and third sector gathered at Motherwell Concert Hall recently for the first in-person Justice Conference since 2019.

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Stephen Robinson says St Mirren will do all they can to protect players' health amid brain disease fears and discusses friendly plans

Stephen Robinson insists St Mirren will “play their part” in protecting players from developing dementia after they’ve retired.

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"I am sorry" - Health Secretary Humza Yousaf apologies for ambulance and treatment waits for Scots

Health Secretary Humza Yousaf has told Scots “I am sorry” over long waits for treatment in our crisis-hit NHS.

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Newly-launched choirs in Dumbarton and Helensburgh are improving members’ mental health

A woman has told how newly-launched choirs in Dumbarton and Helensburgh are improving members’ mental health.

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Lanarkshire health workers urged to accept new pay offer by union

Lanarkshire nurses have been urged to accept a new pay deal by the country’s largest health union.

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