News you can trust since 1873
Subscribe
  • News
    • Latest
    • Traffic and Travel
    • Crime
    • Weather
    • Politics
    • Ukraine
    • Business
    • Education
    • Health
    • Midlothian Advertiser
    • Opinion
    • People
    • Read This
  • Sport
    • Hearts
    • Hibs
    • Livingston
    • FC Edinburgh
    • Bonnyrigg Rose
    • All Football
    • Local Football
    • Rugby
    • Other Sport
    • Sport Opinion
  • What's On
    • Edinburgh Festivals
    • Things To Do
    • Nightlife
    • Arts and Entertainment
  • Capital’s Best
    • Eating Out
    • Bars and Pubs
    • Outdoors
    • Shopping
  • Retro
  • Lifestyle
    • Cars
    • Staycation
    • Pets
  • Homes & Gardens
  • Submit Your Story
  • e-Paper
  • Puzzles
  • Advertise
    • Advertise My Business
    • Ad Manager
    • Place Announcement
    • Place A Public Notice
    • Advertise A Job
BREAKING
Body of newborn baby found in Ipswich prompts murder probe
London train cancellations cause 7 hour delay due to weather damage
Woman wakes to find stranger beside her with trousers round his ankles
UK weather: Heavy rain continues as Met Office issues new warnings
"My mum was killed by my brother over a bacon sandwich"
Latitude Festival 2024: Kasabian & Duran Duran among headliners
Body of newborn baby found in Ipswich prompts murder probe
London train cancellations cause 7 hour delay due to weather damage
Woman wakes to find stranger beside her with trousers round his ankles
UK weather: Heavy rain continues as Met Office issues new warnings
"My mum was killed by my brother over a bacon sandwich"
Latitude Festival 2024: Kasabian & Duran Duran among headliners

NHS

A student nurse forced to 'sofa surf' after becoming a victim of Britain's rental crisis has won a £5M house in the Omaze prize draw. Picture: Omaze/SWNS

Student nurse forced to 'sofa surf' wins £5m London townhouse

The Starbucks logo. Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

NHS staff can claim free coffee from Starbucks for one day only

According to Cancer Research UK 20,000 cancer deaths each year could be avoided if there was more investment in research and innovation

Early diagnosis is a crucial factor in surviving cancer - Steve Cardownie

The campaign urging men to make small changes in their behaviour to help women to feel safer is backed by the city council, police, NHS and universities.

Men urged to change behaviour to help women feel safer

Shops in Edinburgh have been found selling vapes to under 18s, an FOI has found.

10 shops caught selling vapes to children in just one month

The Edinburgh family has been crammed into a single room for six months

Mum crammed into single room with her family speaks out about 'hidden homeless'

Take a look through our photo gallery to see the 8 hospitals in Edinburgh and the Lothians which have not been inspected in the past five years.

8 local hospitals that have not been inspected in past five years

Humza Yousaf says he is confident the new payments system will encourage dentists to stay in the NHS.  Picture: PA.

'New payment system will help keep dentists in NHS'

A newborn baby in the maternity ward at Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey on May 22, 2020 in Frimley, United Kingdom. (Stock Image. Credit: Steve Parsons - Pool/Getty Images)

Bereaved families call for inquiry into NHS maternity services

The then-Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, wanted the virus to surge through the population

​Pandemic proved Scotland’s elderly treated as second class citizens - Susan Dal...

​The number of electric vehicles has increased since last year.

NHS electric vehicle fleet expanded

There are currently 7.75m people on NHS waiting lists across the country.

NHS waiting lists could reach 8m by next summer

Leith Community Treatment Centre





Covid 19 Vaccine que at Leith Community Treatment Centre

Steroid injection treatment for osteoarthritis is recommended - Steve Cardownie

There were 24,427 deaths registered between December 2022 and March 2023 Image: Jeff Moore/Press Association.

Scotland’s winter death toll highest for more than 30 years, figures show

Greta Thunberg was among those speaking at the protest in central London. Credit: XR/Henry Nicholls/AFP via Getty Images.

'Oily Money Out': Greta Thunberg joins protesters in central London

Those who deliver the care and those who need it have been pushed to their absolute limit, says Lewis Younie

Social care disaster needs to be prevented - Lewis Younie
There are a few different bits to my job, but the part I derive most satisfaction from is undoubtedly casework. I think my colleagues would all agree that there are few better feelings than helping a constituent resolve an issue that’s been plaguing them.

A growing number of Edinburgh pupils are vaping in the toilets at school, making other children too scared to go to the loo.  Picture: Getty Images.

Vaping in schools makes kids scared to go to loo

Poor incontinence care costs NHS over half a billion pounds a year

Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. Credit: Getty

Labour Party vows to turn NHS "on its head" with fundamental reform

Symptoms of pancreatic cancer can be vague and can appear periodically

​Get checked out during November's Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month - Steve Car...

Many adults don't give their serious eye problems enough attention

I’m living proof of why regular health checks are worthwhile - Susan Morrison

Former London mayor Ken Livingstone is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.

Ken Livingstone suffering from Alzheimer’s, family announces

Chris and his fiance Sarah

Disabled man feels forced to move out of home

Millions to miss out on Covid booster as NHS slashes eligibility

39% of children can't see a dentist - and it's worse for adults

Harriet Moxon with her five-year-old daughter Eve. Photo by Charlotte Ridgeon (Harriet's twin sister).

Mum says she's lucky to be alive after being hit by a car on holiday

Harriet Moxon pushed her five-year-old daughter out of the way of the car, but was hit herself and has been left with life-changing injuries

An elderly couple enjoy a visit to the beach

A good health service is more than just getting seen in time at A&E - Susan Dalg...

Pedestrians walk in the midday sun past the Palace of Westminster in central London on September 6, 2023 as the late summer heatwave continues.

Saturday set to be hottest day of the year, according to Met Office

Wegovy is now available on the NHS

Weight-loss injection Wegovy now available on the NHS

What are Covid symptoms in 2023?

Jackie Baillie MSP Scottish Labour

We need a shake-up of toxic, defensive NHS culture - Jackie Baillie

NHS nurse Kelly Foster, who failed her GCSEs

Woman becomes high ranking senior NHS nurse despite failing GCSEs

After a short trial House of Hearing has decided to make its free service a permanent fixture. Picture – supplied.

Ad Feature Edinburgh community clinic extends free earwax removal service

Outside  Countess of Chester Hospital

Former nursing director suspended following Lucy Letby trial

Ed Bartlam founded Underbelly at the Fringe with partner Charlie Wood 23 years ago

Underbelly boss Ed Bartlam rallies best of the Fest for cancer charity benefit i...

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s brother Charlie has died of cancer aged 53

Jeremy Hunt’s brother dies from cancer aged 53

Bed blocking has been a persistent problem in Edinburgh and Lothian

It’s time to end the bed blocking scandal, Humza - Ian Murray

A list of 18 medical conditions that could see you banned from flying

Susan Morrison ‘showed solidarity’ with junior doctors

Junior doctors in England start their 5 day walkout

Scotland’s junior doctors are set for three days of strike action from July 12 to 15

The best way to mark 75 years of the NHS is to admit it has reached retirement a...

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar

Rishi should be cutting waiting lists not birthday cake - Ian Murray

Medical historian reveals the biggest moments in history for the NHS

Medical historian reveals the biggest moments in history for the NHS

Hannah Ingram-Moore and her late father Captain Tom Moore (Photo: Getty Images)

Daughter of Sir Captain Tom Moore ordered to tear down home spa

We spoke to people from Edinburgh and the surrounding area about how the NHS changed their lives

'Thank you isn't enough': Edinburgh people tell of how the NHS saved their lives

At 75 the NHS is rightly our best-loved national treasure, says Alex Cole-Hamilton

At 75 our NHS is deserving of our care and attention - Alex Cole-Hamilton

Men's singles: The two-time Wimbledon champion (2013 and 2016) returns to SW19 looking to build on back-to-back Challenger Tour wins at Surbiton and Nottingham last month.

Andy Murray leads poignant tributes to NHS for 75th anniversary

NHS staff are overworked by an overflowing system which is crying out for help

We should all be entitled to healthcare when we need it, without having to get t...

Blue Light Card holders will be able to get exclusive offers this weekend

Blue Light Weekend launches with huge offers - how to claim

Tom Hardy bedtime stories: Actor returns to CBeebies with Zog & the Flying Doctors celebrating 75 years of NHS

CBeebies Bedtime Stories: Tom Hardy returns for 6 new episodes

They’ve updated both the procedure and the instructions in the bowel cancer screening kit

Get in the loo and spear that poo - Susan Morrison

People in East Lothian have been stung by the venomous Weever fish. (Photo credit: Hilde Demeester via Unsplash)

Warning after people stung by venomous fish on local beaches

The NHS is aiming to tackle declining breast screening attendance in England with conveniently placed sites

Supermarket car park to host ‘vital’ NHS breast cancer units

A new Scottish Government report into Brexit has been published

Only one way to end this Brexit madness - Angus Robertson

A dentist could save your life by spotting signs of cancer or treating a potentially lethal infection (Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

SNP ministers ponder existence of unicorns as NHS crisis deepens

This website and its associated newspaper are members of Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO)

Follow us on

Explore

  • News
  • Sport
  • What's On
  • Retro
  • Best in Edinburgh
  • Lifestyle
  • Hearts
  • Hibs

More from Edinburgh Evening News

  • Announcements
  • Photo Sales
  • Conferences
  • Jobs
  • Directory
  • Must Read
  • Public Notices
  • Newspaper Archive

Useful Links

  • Contact Us
  • Advertise My Business
  • Ad Manager
  • Place your Ad
  • Advertise a Job
  • Subscribe
  • Events
  • Newsletter
  • Archive
  • Publisher Guidelines
  • National World Gaming
©National World Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy noticeModern Slavery Statement
News you can trust since 1873
Subscribe
  • Watch Shots! TV
  • News
    • News
    • Latest
    • Traffic and Travel
    • Crime
    • Weather
    • Politics
    • Ukraine Crisis
    • Business
    • Education
    • Health
    • Opinion
    • People
    • Read This
  • Sport
    • Sport
    • Hearts
    • Hibs
    • Livingston
    • FC Edinburgh
    • Bonnyrigg Rose
    • All Football
    • Local Football
    • Rugby
    • Other Sport
    • Sport Opinion
  • What's On
    • What's On
    • Things To Do
    • Nightlife
    • Arts and Entertainment
    • Edinburgh Festivals
  • Best In
    • Best In
    • Eating Out
    • Bars and Pubs
    • Outdoors
    • Shopping
  • Retro
  • Lifestyle
    • Lifestyle
    • Cars
    • Homes and Gardens
    • Staycation
    • Pets
  • Midlothian Advertiser
  • Submit Your Story
  • Must Read
  • Recommended
    • Recommended
    • Entertainment
    • Technology
    • Lifestyle
    • Home and Garden
    • Fashion and Beauty
    • Deals
  • Advertise
    • Advertise
    • Advertise My Business
    • Ad Manager
    • Place Announcement
    • Place A Public Notice
    • Advertise A Job
  • Public Notices
  • National World Gaming

More from us

  • Newsletters
  • Puzzles
  • e-Paper
  • Jobs
  • Announcements
  • Public Notices
  • Advertise
  • About Us
  • Events
  • Contact Us
Follow us

Sign up to our daily newsletter

Sign up
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Notice and Terms of Service apply.
©National World Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice