Health

These 13 eerie photos show Edinburgh’s empty streets during the early days of the first lockdown in 2020

13 photos of Edinburgh’s empty streets during first lockdown Gary Flockhart

Scotland's streets were eerily quiet in the wake of the Prime Minister's coronavirus lockdown.

29 photos of Scotland's empty streets from the start of lockdown Joshua King

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was discussing Stoneyburn manager Steven Sharp's condition.

Rishi Sunak to meet Stoneyburn FC manager Barry Anderson

Health chiefs urged to reject reduced Midlothian Council funding offer Marie Sharp

A young boy from Edinburgh who is recovering from brain surgery has lost his teddy in the children's hospital.

Search launched after sick child loses beloved teddy Anna Bryan

Vicky Souter, Alistair Ross and daughters Imogen, eight, and Akeelah, four, are all suffering health problems as a result of the mould in their flat.

Family living with mould in council flat for five years Ian Swanson

Does Sturgeon have any regrets over Scotland’s drug-deaths scandal? Susan Dalgety

Holly Passmore (right) with her mum Connie, who died five years ago

Holly will tackle first Munro in memory of her mum Ian Swanson

Drumbrae care home has been lying empty for 15 months and it is still not clear what will happen to it.

Empty care home saga 'an absolute disgrace' Ian Swanson

John Macaulay, a Face volunteer who received an MBE in recognition of his charitable work, with Michelle Brown, who established Love Your Business.

Edinburgh networking club marks fifth anniversary with cancer charity tie-up Scott Reid

How ignoring hearing loss could affect your mental wellbeing and be a factor in cognitive decline

Ad Feature Where to get a free hearing health check in Edinburgh Jackie Mitchell

John Findlay (left) with his brother Neil, former Labour MSP for Lothian.

Politics MS sufferer fears new care guidance will send him far from home Ian Swanson

Edinburgh-based Lance Corporal (LCpl) Shaun McKenna will once again take part in ABF The Soldiers’ Charity’s Cateran Yomp.

Soldier prepares for second charity hike Kevin Quinn

The RVS has been a welcome presence in hospitals for many years. This is a 1998 picture from Edinburgh's Western General - left to right: Alice Read, Mary Adamson, John Burney, Margaret Pennycook and Mavis Thomson. Picture: Julie Bull.

Shops and cafes in hospitals to close due to drop in customers Ian Swanson

Angela Jones, 60 and daughter Mary, 32, were both told they had the cancer in 2021.

Mum and daughter both diagnosed with breast cancer Gary Flockhart

A man thought to be at risk of long Covid is given a lung capacity test (Picture: John Nguyen/PA Wire)

Scotland is not doing enough for long Covid sufferers – Susan Dalgety Susan Dalgety

Harvey Martin with his mother Natalie.

Nicola Sturgeon seeks 'external assurance' over NHS Lothian denials Ian Swanson

The halting of plans for a new GP practice at Liberton High School in Edinburgh have been called "deeply troubling" by Tory MSP MIles Briggs

MSP urges talks after new GP practice put on hold Ian Swanson

Drumbrae care home closed in December 2021 (Picture: Ian Georgeson)

Private care homes' pursuit of profit is letting vulnerable people down Ross McKenzie

Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale FC's captain Scott Taylor is currently in a coma. Photo by Esme Allen.

Fundraiser for Edinburgh football club captain in a coma Kevin Quinn

Hospices provide excellent care to people with life-limiting conditions but they are under serious financial pressure (Picture: Russell Cheyne/PA)

Hospices face cuts unless they can afford to pay staff and soaring energy bills Miles Briggs

Humza Yousaf holds a baby during an event in Glasgow as he campaigns to become the next SNP leader (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Yousaf needs to take time out from campaigning to address NHS crisis Ian Murray

Drumbrae care home closed in December 2021 and has been lying empty ever since. Picture: Ian Georgeson.

Half of Drumbrae care home to be converted to medical use Ian Swanson

The new medical practice was due to be part of the new campus at Liberton High School where construction should start in April.

New GP practice put on hold by funding freeze Ian Swanson

Boroughmuir stands in defiance against alcohol sponsorship. Credit: Colin Hattersley

Edinburgh football club calls for ban on alcohol sponsorship Jack Dawson

Susan Ferguson with her three young children who are covered in bites.

Midlothian family's five year bed bug nightmare Hilary Scott

They say the mould has damaged clothes hanging in the wardrobe.

Couple fear for two-year-old daughter over mouldy house Ian Swanson

A new elective treatment centre is to be built at St John's Hospital, Livingston. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Cost of new treatment centre 'more than doubles' Ian Swanson

Patients faced long waits amid reports A&E 'overloaded'

Health chiefs apologise for lengthy waits due to 'overloaded' A&E Jolene Campbell

Artist's impression of the plans at the Prestonpans chemist for a prescription dispenser.

Cash machine style prescriptions Marie Sharp, LDR

Paolo Nutini was among the Scots stars to appear on the main stage at the T in the Park festival. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Music promoter warns alcohol adverts ban will be 'nothing short of disastrous' Brian Ferguson

Drumbrae care home has been closed for more than a year - ad future plans remain unclear. Picture: Ian Georgeson.

Councillors unite to call for Drumbrae home to reopen Ian Swanson

The family have moved out of their house while the council carries out an investigation into the mould.

Family forced to move out of city home as mould runs rampant Ian Swanson

Dad-of-four Lee Jamieson, known as Biggie, died just weeks after he was diagnosed with sleep apnoea.

Tributes paid to 35-year-old dad who died in his sleep as fundraiser launched Kevin Quinn

Police were called around 9.45am on Saturday, February 4, to a report of a man feeling unwell at Cockleroy Hill, near Linlithgow.

Dog walker dies at hiking spot despite efforts by passersby to save his life Kevin Quinn

Fraser Gow (right) pictured with his daughter Quinne, will take on the Kiltwalk this year to raise money for The Yard, which supports his daughter.

Dad to walk more than 80 miles for charity which helps his daughter Kevin Quinn

One in five women have delayed their cervical screening due to anxiety

Study shows one in five women delayed cancer screening due to anxiety Charlotte Hawes

Medics don’t think drinking too much is funny (Picture: Sandra Mu/Getty Images)

Health Don't make jokes about gin to oncologists unless you want a scary lecture Susan Morrison

Modern scanning techniques can help surgeons find and remove tumours (Picture: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

I’m not dying of cancer. I’m living with it – Susan Morrison Susan Morrison

Dental treatment should be universally available (Picture: Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

SNP needs to realise not everyone can afford to a private dentist Alex Cole-Hamilton

Edinburgh Royal Infirmary has the second worst performing A&E in Scotland. Pic Greg Macvean.

Hospital A&E waiting times among worst in Scotland PA

Beautiful flower arrangements and messages to tribute the heroic firefighter.

Hundreds of tributes left for firefighter who died after Jenners blaze Annabelle Gauntlett

A doctor assesses a somewhat peely-wally child (Picture: Mario Villafuerte/Getty Images)

When will scientists find a cure for being 'a wee bit hingy'? – Susan Morrison Susan Morrison

Food hygiene ratings in Edinburgh: the restaurants and cafe which passed inspections in December 2022

Edinburgh restaurants that passed hygiene inspections in December 2022 Will Millar

Food hygiene ratings in Edinburgh: the takeaways and sandwich shops which passed inspections in December 2022

Edinburgh takeaways that passed hygiene inspections in December 2022 Will Millar

There is a serious GP crisis in the Lothians (Picture: Oli Scarff/AFP via Getty Images)

As Edinburgh's GP crisis rages, SNP ministers are nowhere to be seen Ian Murray

World Athletics says its policy is not set in stone, following criticism from athletes. Picture: Steph Chambers/Getty

World Athletics responds to criticism of transgender policy Jamie Gardner

Moderator Rt Rev Iain Greenshields

Kirk fears assisted dying could be seen as 'way to save money' Ian Swanson

Three Edinburgh streets - St John's Road, Corstorphine, Queensferry Road and Salamander Street - have been named among Scotland's most polluted.

Capital streets named among Scotland's most polluted Ian Swanson

PCR tests are now being used to identify Strep A illnesses, leading to faster diagnosis and helping to reduce the spread of the infections. Picture: Getty Images.

NHS Lothian labs use PCR tests to tackle Strep A Ian Swanson

Scottish Ballet's Safe To Be Me project enourages young people to explore issues around identity, acceptance, respect, ableism, homophobia, racism and transphobia. Picture: Andy Ross

Scottish Ballet creates new national health centre Brian Ferguson

The contact centre has been used to book vaccine appointments. Picture: Paul Maguire

Nearly 200 jobs to be axed at NHS helpline sparking fears of privatisation Jolene Campbell

Rudi Abbot died from a rare brain tumour at age eight

Hearts fans pay tribute to 'wee warrior' Rudi Abbot Annabelle Gauntlett

Rudi Abbot died after a three year battle with a rare and aggressive brain tumour

Family's heartbreak as "incredible wee warrior" dies after battling brain tumour Annabelle Gauntlett

Edinburgh Evening News reporter Kevin Quinn (second from right) joined the One Element Edinburgh group at the Meadows for circuit fitness training.

Reporter joins Capital fitness group Kevin Quinn

Lumen metabolism measuring device and app

Lumen: can the metabolism measuring device help you lose weight? Rochelle Barrand

Labour says since 2013-14 a total of 5,095,429 bed days have been lost through delayed discharge.

Delayed discharge costs £1.2 billion over decade Katrine Bussey

Lack of care places and care packages lead to delayed discharges, which contribute to longer waiting times in A&E. Picture: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Use Covid cash to tackle delayed discharge, urges MSP Ian Swanson

Mini First Aid Kids classes teach life-saving first aid to children.

First aid class for kids to learn potential life-saving skills Kevin Quinn

A guide to running for beginners

A guide to running for beginners: from how to start to what to wear Rochelle Barrand

Nicola Sturgeon is shown how to administer naloxone at Bathgate Fire Station (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell-Pool/Getty Images)

Naloxone is a life-saving game-changer in fight against drug deaths Angus Robertson

Here are the best spots to try wild swimming in Edinburgh (Photo: Lisa Ferguson)

The 8 best places for wild swimming around Edinburgh Ginny Sanderson

Remember, coughs and sneezes spread diseases, so please try to use a handkerchief (Picture: Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Who gave me this yucky cold? SuperSneezeman? Goose-honk-man? – Susan Morrison Susan Morrison

Problems recruiting and retaining staff are one of the main causes of such high spending on agency workers. Picture: Getty Images.

Capital spends most on agency staff for care services Ian Swanson

Figures show Lothian A&E departments account for more than one-third of the total number of people waiting over 12 hours in A&Es across Scotland.

‘Dangerous negligence’ claim over A&E waits Ian Swanson

Susan Morrison's internal demons were singing Last Hearse to Seafield to the tune of the Monkees' Last Train to Clarksville as she waited for the results of her cancer scan (Picture: Keystone Features/Getty Images)

The NHS just gave me the most wonderful Christmas present – Susan Morrison Susan Morrison

Rowan's youngest child was only six months old when she was diagnosed. The mother of two is now urging more young people to visit a GP if they experience symptoms

Edinburgh mum with bowel cancer urges people to get checked Neil Johnstone

Tasty inspiration: Slimming success leads to new job and new Arctic adventures after three-stone weight loss

Ad Feature Edinburgh slimmer tackles Arctic challenge after getting fit Jackie Mitchell

Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Ice Rink and Camera Obscura and World of Illusions illuminated green.

Edinburgh landmarks light up green for charity Gary Flockhart

Families protested about living in mouldy homes in Edinburgh

Family with two kids living in flat 'riddled with damp' Jolene Campbell

Hospitals are stretched to limits

Relatives asked to care for loved ones to free up hospital beds Jolene Campbell

Nurses in Scotland are to announce dates for strike action early next year as union rejects pay offer

Nurses in Scotland are to announce dates for strike action ed Rachel Mackie