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Public health levy on alcohol retailers could make big difference to recovery services
A public health levy could bring in £57 million a year for support services. -
Ban on disposable vapes is a victory for common sense
Gillian Mackay MSP hailed campaigners for win which will the Scottish and UK Governments outlaw the products -
Give First Aid lessons to pupils to save lives
By expanding first aid training we can save lives. -
Health impacts of climate change are new front line for NHS, warn Scottish Greens
The climate crisis has huge implications for our health and welfare. -
Make lab tests for toxic vapes compulsory, urge Scottish Greens
Vapes are damaging the health of young people, and our communities. -
Committee call for evidence a 'key moment' for Gillian Mackay’s buffer zone bill
Parliamentary scrutiny begins on Gillian Mackay's bill to stop anti-choice protesters from targeting hospitals. -
Help stop young people becoming smokers
We must take action to discourage young people from smoking -
Buffer zone bill will deliver strongest protections in the UK
Details of new safe access zone Bill reveal the distance, preventative measures and punishments that will protect health care staff and patients -
Buffer Zones bill is lodged by Gillian Mackay MSP
Details of the Bill will be published by the Scottish Parliament on Friday morning -
Enough is enough: days of harassment at abortion services are coming to an end
Gillian Mackay's 'buffer zone' bill will end anti-choice protests outside abortion service providers. -
We need compassion when dealing with drug misuse, not stigma
We need a person-focused drug policy based on compassion rather than stigma.