Health and Independence
The independence referendum takes place on 18th September 2014. But it is the days that …
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have a significant impact on the health of Scotland. STIs cause …
Scotland – It’s Time to Care
The care of older people in Scotland is a national disgrace. Fairly paid, well-trained staff …
Minimum Pricing for Alcohol
When the UK Government abandoned its proposal to introduce minimum unit pricing for alcohol in …
What kind of care service do we want?
This question is as relevant today as it was in the 1940’s when Labour gave …
A national debate about NHS Scotland
As the debate around Scotland’s future moves into the final six months of its long …
Health and Care Policy Consultation
The Labour Party has now released its consultation documents on policy. They are all on …
Health Inequalities
We are all shamed by Scotland’s poor health record, but we are even more shamed …
Another NHS Review?
Any observer of our NHS quickly concludes that it is littered with positive language and …
At what cost? Paying the price for the market in the English NHS
Summary 1. Extreme financial pressure upon the English NHS for the foreseeable future makes avoidance …
The Blue Flag
The new “Workers’ Party” Anthem The people’s flag is deepest blue We’ll take your rights …
Minutes of SHA AGM 8th March 2014
Prepared by Tony Beddow from contemporaneous notes on 10 March 2014 Chair’s opening remarks 1. …