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Posts by Alex Turnbull


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Scottish people are healthier than ever before, unless they are poor, argues Ian Welsh, chief executive of the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland

 
As the independence referendum looms, charities should be aware of the dangers of discriminating against staff members for political beliefs

 
We’ve all got a role to play in giving Scotland’s children the best start in life says Sally Ann Kelly

 
The influence that some industries seem to have over public policy should be of concern to us all.

 
A toddler kept deputy first minister Nicola Sturgeon company when she visited a drop-in centre in Maryhill, Glasgow.

 
A charity is calling for a pesticide to be permanently banned from use on crops in Scotland after evidence pointed to it harming bumblebees.

 
A charity dedicated to the promotion of sex workers’ rights and health has expressed disappointment at a decision to scrap policy for licensing saunas

 
Cyclists and walkers are getting ready for this year’s John Muir Festival

 
The growing need for foodbanks is a “crisis” that needs to be addressed urgently according to Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS).

 
NSPCC Scotland has revealed calls to its helpline for adults concerned about a child rose by 30 per cent last year.