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Amazing Grace serves up breakfast to help charity fight cancer
Cancer Research UK launches its latest fundraising campaign with the help of Scot’s school girl
NEWS 19 February 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Eating disorders are top concern for girls as young as 11
Girls as young as 11 worry about eating disorders reports Girlguiding Scotland and two thirds of those up to age 21 know someone who has one
NEWS 19 February 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Samaritans and Facebook launch suicide prevention tool
A charity has joined with a social media giant to make it a safer place for those feeling suicidal
NEWS 19 February 2016 by Graham Martin
 
New strategy to cure Scotland’s ill health
Scotland's latest review of public health stresses the role of the third sector in helping to cure the nation's poor sickness record
NEWS 12 February 2016 by Susan Smith
 
Cancer charity in search for a new mascot
Beatson Cancer Charity is inviting pupils to get creative
NEWS 11 February 2016 by Paul Cardwell
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Charity trains refugee medics to work in Scotland’s NHS
​Groundbreaking project will help refugee medical professionals re-skill and work in the NHS
NEWS 11 February 2016 by Robert Armour
 
Scottish politicians must prioritise social care more
The next Scottish Government should include a cabinet minister for people with long-term conditions, disabled Scots and unpaid carers
NEWS 11 February 2016 by Susan Smith
 
Carers in Scotland given new rights
Carers bill means councils will have to assess how they will support carers by producing an adult carer support plan or young carer statement
NEWS 9 February 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Starbucks dyslexia case “wake up call” for employers
​Coffee company discriminated against employee who found writing difficult
NEWS 9 February 2016 by Robert Armour
 
Thousands of disabled Scots to lose Mobility allowance
New assessment process means thousands of Scots are losing specially adapted vehicles vital for their independence
NEWS 9 February 2016 by Robert Armour
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