It is increasingly recognised that third-sector organisations (charities, community groups, social enterprises) in the UK hold a  vast but under-used repository  of knowledge in their project evaluation reports. These reports—often tucked away in organisational archives—constitute a form of grey literature that could provide  rich baseline data , inspire new research ideas, and strengthen the evidence base in public health and social care. The Current Challenge: Barriers to M

Introduction Over the past decade, Scotland has made significant efforts to strengthen public involvement and engagement within health and social care. Through successive legislations, frameworks, and integration initiatives, the Scottish Government has attempted to give communities a real voice in shaping the design, development, and delivery of services. From the creation of  Health Care Partnerships (HCPs) , later evolved into  Health and Social Care Partnerships (HSCPs)  

In a milestone medical event believed to be a world first, surgeons in Scotland and the United States have performed a remote robotic thrombectomy – a specialised stroke treatment that removes a blood clot – using a human cadaver and linking operations across continents. Professor Iris Grunwald of the University of Dundee led the initial phase from the neurosciences suite at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, operating via the Lithuanian‑developed Sentante robotic system on a cada

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A recent analysis by  The Herald  reveals that the Scottish Government has reduced real-terms funding for mental health by nearly  £80 million  due to stagnation in the budget, leaving it effectively frozen at  £290.245 million  for the 2023-24 period.  Effects for the General Population The cuts mean that planned increases in funding to keep pace with inflation were not met; instead, services are operating on a static cash budget, which in real terms represents a loss of pur

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Authors: (originally written in July 2019) Professor S P Sashidharan; Hon. Consultant Psychiatrist; Hon. Professor, Institute of ...

As an individual, I believe it is in human nature to look at differences, whether it is a visible or a non-visible difference. Even in a small cohort of a community of same colour, race or religion, one would still find differences between individuals. For example, rural or urban, rich or poor, blond or brunet, male or female etc. I also believe, the way we see differences evolves with time and hence as humans, we will always find a way to find a difference between individual