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Walking footballers show class is permanent
Age Scotland has praised the work of the country's walking football network, which aims to get older players back in the game
NEWS 22 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
DWP owes £340 million in benefits to disabled people
Government errors means thousands of Employment Support Allowance (ESA) recipients have been dramatically underpaid
NEWS 21 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Grant picks up his MBE from the Palace
Grant Douglas, who helped to create the S'up Spoon, has been recognised for his work with the disabled
NEWS 21 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
MoonWalk to showcase the style of Hollywood
The charity event - which raises money to fight breast cancer - will return this summer with a Hollywood to Holyrood theme
NEWS 21 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Warning over hospital admissions for terminally ill
Marie Curie has said that improving care in the community could prevent regular trips to A&E for many people who are battling terminal illness
NEWS 21 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Call for change to university admissions to boost disabled student numbers
The One in Five campaign wants to see disability recognised as a fundamental part of university admissions
NEWS 19 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Support call for people struggling with prescription drugs
Campaigners who want a discussion on the use of drugs such as anti-depressants and benzodiazepines have taken their fight to the Scottish Parliament
NEWS 16 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
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Dementia deaths on the rise
One in ten Scots died as a result of dementia or Alzheimer's in 2017, statistics have revealed
NEWS 15 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Tributes paid to Stephen Hawking
MND Scotland have praised the scientist's work in raising awareness of the condition
NEWS 14 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Worried parents seek support from helpline
ParentLine Scotland has reported an increase in calls, with many parents concerned about the safety and wellbeing of their children
NEWS 14 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
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