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Heart disease now comes with an average three other illnesses
New research from the British Heart Foundation finds a dramatic growth in heart disease patients battling other illnesses, including dementia
NEWS 17 July 2018 by Susan Smith
 
Young carers have day to remember with RNLI
The Quarriers Summer Appeal allows youngsters to enjoy special days and respite from caring for loved ones
NEWS 17 July 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Campaign urges Scots to speak out about children’s homes
A new campaign is raising awareness of a forum for Scots to tell their stories about growing up in residential care
NEWS 16 July 2018 by Susan Smith
 
Fears raised as smokers offered less support to quit
Report shows stop smoking aids are being prescribed less
NEWS 16 July 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Scotland’s airports pass disability test
Scots airports do well in annual access report
NEWS 13 July 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Disabled music fans are fed up being discriminated against at gigs
Young music fans are staging their own Glasgow gig in a bid to highlight how music venues can provide them with a better service
NEWS 13 July 2018 by Susan Smith
 
New sleepover ruling could save social care charities millions
Social care bodies say new Court of Appeal ruling could absolve charities of millions of pounds of back payments for sleepover shifts
NEWS 13 July 2018 by Susan Smith
 
Free Fringe tickets for disabled reviewers
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Euan's Guide have teamed up to offer free tickets to Fringe events in exchange for accessibility reviews of venues
NEWS 12 July 2018 by Susan Smith
 
Irvine Welsh exposes the naked truth about Prostate Cancer
Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh is support a new McEwan's and Prostate Cancer UK partnership
NEWS 12 July 2018 by Susan Smith
 
Poor pupils face hunger and stigma at school
MSPs have raised concerns about the effect of growing child poverty on children's achievement at school
NEWS 12 July 2018 by Susan Smith
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