Health

Licensing board backs minimum pricing

Today (Monday 25th January) Fife’s licensing board has backed proposals for minimum pricing on alcohol following a motion by the SNP’s David Mogg and seconded by Liberal Democrat William Sangster. The news comes the same day as drink giant Tennent’s also announced its support for plan.

Tennent's back minimum pricing

SNP MSP Michael Matheson has today (Monday) welcomed the news that Tennent’s, one of Scotland’s leading alcohol brands, supports the Scottish Government’s minimum pricing plan.

Labour shelve prescription promise

The SNP have rounded on Labour hypocrisy on prescription charges after it emerged Gordon Brown is set to shelve a promise made in 2008 to give people with long-term health conditions free prescriptions.

Prescription charges to end in 12 months

Prescription charges will continue to fall this year before being removed completely in twelve months time.

Scottish Government deliver dentist school

SNP MSPs for Aberdeen and the North East of Scotland have today welcomed the official opening of the Aberdeen Dental School at Foresterhill, Aberdeen.

Fewer elderly victims get C diff

Fewer pensioners than ever are being infected by hospital infection Clostridium difficile, new figures showed.

UK cuts £44 million from Scottish NHS

The SNP have spoken out after Labour cut £44 million from Scotland's NHS.

Scotland has a 'once in a generation chance'

The SNP Government has published a Bill to help reduce the £2.25 billion cost of alcohol misuse to Scotland's public services and economy.

Scotland's NHS has what it takes

SNP Depute Leader Nicola Sturgeon MSP has announced that £300m in efficiency savings are to be reinvested in front-line health services.

SNP's C.diff and MRSA strategy paying off

Good news today as C.difficile and MRSA infection rates fall to a record low!
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