Dundee drug report shows need for cross-sector approach
16 Aug 2019
The Dundee Drugs Commission report published today shows the need for more cross-sector working to better support addicts and their families.
It highlights the issues in the current fractured system, and recommends the development of a ‘whole systems’ model of care.
The Scottish Conservatives have welcomed the report, with...Read More »
Corbyn surrenders on Indyref2
15 Aug 2019
Jeremy Corbyn has confirmed that the Labour party would not block a second Scottish independence referendum.
In comments to the BBC the Labour leader said, with reference to a request for Indyref2 from the SNP “It’s not up to parliament to block it”.
It confirms comments made last week...Read More »
Rise in drug deaths partly to blame for life expectancy stall
14 Aug 2019
Life expectancy in Scotland has stalled in part due to the rise in drug deaths according to the latest report from the National Registers of Scotland.
The report, Scotland’s Population 2018 – The Registrar General’s Annual Review of Demographic Trends states that “The largest causes of the stall...Read More »
SNP cutting dedicated hospital beds as dementia deaths soar 175% since 2004
14 Aug 2019
The Scottish Conservatives have criticised the SNP’s reduction of hospital beds for dementia patients as the latest...Read More »
Scottish farmers must be able to access 100% of farm payment early
14 Aug 2019
The Scottish Conservatives are calling for the Scottish Government to increase Basic Payment Scheme loan payments to...Read More »