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Five big problems the NHS in Scotland needs to fix - BBC …

(7 days ago) WEBWorkforce. PA Media. The NHS is Scotland's biggest employer and the workforce has grown by over 10% in the past five years to 155,000. However there are still record vacancies. One in 10 nursing

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-64303425

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NHS Scotland's 'biggest crisis' in five charts - BBC News

(7 days ago) WEBBy Christopher Sleight. Scotland's Health Secretary Humza Yousaf says the NHS is facing the "biggest crisis" of its existence. There's a shortage of beds, the demand for ambulances is soaring and

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-58641817

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The Scottish Health Survey 2021 - volume 1: main report

(1 days ago) WEBDue to Scotland's health inequalities, the associations of long-term conditions like COPD with deprivation, lifestyle risk factors and wider social health determinants are increasingly important. Smoking is the main cause of COPD with up to 25% of long-term smokers estimated to develop COPD and an estimated 8 out of 10 of …

https://www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-health-survey-2021-volume-1-main-report/pages/8/

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The Scottish Health Survey 2021 - volume 1: main report

(1 days ago) WEBNHS Health Scotland (2017). Mental Health: Inequality Briefing. [online] 13. A Connected Scotland: our strategy for tackling social isolation and loneliness and building stronger social connections. Edinburgh: Scottish Government (2018). 14. Health Scotland (2018). Social Isolation and Loneliness in Scotland: a review of prevalence and trends

https://www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-health-survey-2021-volume-1-main-report/pages/7/

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The state of Scotland's NHS in five charts - BBC News

(7 days ago) WEBPublic Health Scotland data also shows the average daily number of beds occupied by people waiting to be discharged in 2021/22 was 51% higher than the previous year - partly because of measures

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-61911153

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Covid in Scotland: Deaths fall & vaccines rise - BBC News

(Just Now) WEBWhen the positivity rate is under 5%, the World Health Organisation classes the pandemic as being under control. The total number of positive cases in Scotland is now 211,230. There are 422 people

https://www.bbc.com/news/live/uk-scotland-56353638

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Scottish Burden of Disease Study - Public Health Scotland

(1 days ago) WEBThese outputs are intended to support the ongoing and future monitoring of population health in local areas across Scotland. Find out more The Scottish Burden of Disease (SBoD) (external website) study is a national, and local, population health surveillance system which monitors how diseases, injuries and risk factors prevent the …

https://publichealthscotland.scot/publications/scottish-burden-of-disease-study/scottish-burden-of-disease-study-21-september-2021/

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Health inequalities in Scotland: An independent review

(2 days ago) WEBIn 2022, the Health Foundation carried out an independent review of health and health inequalities in Scotland to provide a detailed and thorough analysis of the health trends and wider factors that have influenced …

https://www.health.org.uk/what-we-do/a-healthier-uk-population/mobilising-action-for-healthy-lives/health-inequalities-in-scotland-an-independent-review

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Our context - public health in Scotland - NHS Health Scotland

(1 days ago) WEBThere are a number of public health challenges and you can find out more about these here. Stall in life expectancy. The biggest public health challenge facing Scotland is the stall in life expectancy.Life expectancy has stalled across all socio-economic groups and in our poorest areas it has actually decreased.

https://www.healthscotland.scot/our-organisation/our-context-public-health-in-scotland/public-health-challenges

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Scottish health information you can trust NHS inform

(7 days ago) WEBFind out what vaccines are offered to young people, and which diseases they protect against. Be prepared and view summer health advice to keep you and your loved ones safe and well. Monday 6 May 2024 to Sunday 12 May 2024. NHS inform is Scotland's national health information service helping the people in Scotland to make informed decisions

https://www.nhsinform.scot/

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A Scotland where everybody lives longer, healthier lives

(6 days ago) WEBA Scotland where everybody lives longer, healthier lives. First published on 17 March 2021. Public Health Scotland (PHS) today welcome the publication of the Chief Medical Officer’s annual report, which summarises the health of the nation, and celebrates examples of sustainable, personalised and realistic health and social care in the current

https://publichealthscotland.scot/news/2021/march/a-scotland-where-everybody-lives-longer-healthier-lives/

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A Scotland where everybody thrives: Public Health Scotland’s …

(9 days ago) WEBPublic Health Scotland will lead Scotland’s vaccination programme to make sure fewer people – especially those in our poorest communities – die from COVID-19. By implementing an infectious disease intelligence strategy, we will reduce the harm done by hepatitis C, HIV, and tuberculosis.

https://publichealthscotland.scot/our-organisation/a-scotland-where-everybody-thrives-public-health-scotland-s-strategic-plan-2022-to-2025/

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Scotland's poorest areas suffer a devastating health divide

(6 days ago) WEBNew review shows Scots in poorest fifth of areas are being left behind, with infants and young to middle aged men most at risk. A comprehensive independent review of health and health inequalities in Scotland led by the Health Foundation shows that the health of Scots living in the most deprived local areas is being left behind the rest of …

https://www.health.org.uk/news-and-comment/news/scotlands-poorest-areas-suffer-a-devastating-health-divide

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