Health

Kevin Dorren, CEO at Parsley Box: 'The NHS is at crisis point, and we need to take a joined-up approach when considering how to free up hospital beds and get people safely back to the comfort of their own homes.' Picture: John Need

Meal delivery firm Parsley Box hopes 'wellness packs' will cut bed-blocking Scott Reid

This cataract treatment will have you driving again in no time

Ad Feature Edinburgh cataract treatments can get you back behind the wheel Nick Drainey

Edinburgh's Arthur's Seat and the Royal Mile (inset) were named as the two best spots in the UK to go for a walk.

Two Capital walking spots ranked most popular in the UK Kevin Quinn

Cost of Living payment Edinburgh: DWP confirms when £301 will be paid into bank accounts this spring

DWP announces dates the spring Cost of Living payment will be paid Will Millar

Health Secretary Humza Yousaf says the hospital will go ahead despite the delays and cost increase. Picture Jane Barlow/PA Wire.

Humza Yousaf renews commitment to new eye hospital Ian Swanson

Eyewitnesses described scary moment boat tip towards the dock

Seven remain in hospital after boat tipped Leith docks Jolene Campbell

Finlay Wilson, the Kilted Yogi

Yoga Scotland: top teachers share their favourite poses and practice tips Gaby Soutar

Three-year-old Chloe being the 'cheeky, smiley' child she is.

Midlothian girl battles fatal brain damage diagnosis Annabelle Gauntlett

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

Politics 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.

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.

News 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)

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

Rudi Abbot died from a rare brain tumour at age eight

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

Tranent man Johnnie Meechan is donating to East Lothian Foodbank for the third consecutive year.

Father of five with terminal cancer in foodbank drive Kevin Quinn

During cancer treatment, Susan Morrison looked in the mirror and found 1980s' Tom Selleck looking back (Picture: Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Chemotherapy can make your hair fall out, but also grow in unexpected places Susan Morrison

NHS staff deserve better pay (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Amid NHS woes and cost-of-living crisis, we can still look towards better times Christine Grahame

Health Secretary Humza Yousaf must resign or be sacked (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA)

SNP will never be forgiven for shocking state of our cherished NHS – Ian Murray Ian Murray

Springwell Medical Centre, 39 Ardmillan Terrace, Edinburgh.

Medical practice admits struggling to provide GP appointments Kevin Quinn

The charity Fight Against Cancer Edinburgh (Face) organises an annual visit to Lapland for families who have lost a loved one to cancer, like Calum and Caitlin, whose mother was just 43 when she died

Cancer charities like Face are heroes for their work to help bereaved families Steve Cardownie

The NHS is under severe pressure this winter (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

NHS is experiencing difficult times. But SNP is on the case – Angus Robertson Angus Robertson

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