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A person has been taken to hospital after falling down an embankment near a golf club in Dunblane.

Wards at the mental health facility at the centre of an abuse scandal have been criticised by watchdog inspectors, with concerns raised over the safety of patients.

A Scots nurse has told how he helped save the life of a three-year-old Palestinian girl who had a bullet lodged in her neck as he welcomed the prospect of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Labour's spokesperson on disability issues has underscored the "strong case" for a complete overhaul of the benefits system in light of a surge in the number of people claiming sickness and disability benefits post-pandemic. Figures show over 3.6 million individuals now depend on such benefits, a 50 per cent increase since February 2020.

Footage shows the dramatic moment a hospital was forced into a lockdown after an angry mob were refused entry and began threatening staff.

Wendy Williams is speaking out about what life has been like under her harsh conservatorship.

John Swinney has apologised to patients after a damning report revealed the impact of overcrowding in Scots hospitals.The First Minister today promised his "unrelenting focus" was on making sure people "get the care they deserve" from the NHS.But Labour warned the reality for patients was a health service in "permanent crisis on John Swinney’s watch".It comes after a report this week from the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) detailed the experiences of health workers forced to deliver "corridor care" as a result of unsafe and undignified conditions in hospitals. It warned patients being temporarily cared for in corridors or offices risked becoming "normalised" as a result of overcrowding.Colin Poolman, RCN Scotland director, said too often "people are being looked after in areas that are completely inappropriate for patient care".Swinney was pressed on the findings of the report at First Minister's Questions by Anas Sarwar. The Scottish Labour leader claimed the RCN analysis laid bare the “human cost” of the “incompetence” of the Nationalists.Sarwar said: “The reality is we have a permanent crisis in the NHS on John Swinney’s watch.”

Kate Middleton fans have said she's 'exactly like Princess Diana' as she made her first solo appearance of the year during a visit to Royal Marsden Hospital.

Stem cell transplant treatment was a factor in the death of a young mum battling a rare cancer, a coroner has concluded.

as she made a deeply personal visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital in London. The outing, her first major solo engagement since her was announced last year, came as the revealed that she had been undergoing her preventative chemotherapy treatment at the world-famous hospital.Catherine, 43, has also been announced as joint patron of the Chelsea facility, alongside , who has held the role of president of the Royal Marsden since 2007, a position previously held by his mother, The Princess of Wales was the picture of compassion as she offered a shoulder of support to fellow patients and extended her own personal thanks to staff members for their“exceptional care, support, and compassion” throughout her own cancer journey.And as she made her way through the main entrance of the Royal Marsden, wrapped up in a brown winter coat and a deep red turtleneck with a matching skirt, Kate Middleton was overhead speaking openly about how the hospital had played host to her cancer treatment over the past 12 months: “I was just saying, coming in the front entrance here, having made so many quiet, private visits, actually it’s quite nice.”Poignantly, the princess opted not to wear her engagement ring for the outing, instead donning a glittering sapphire and diamond band, which many have speculated in recent months could be an “eternity ring.”The Princess of Wales, pictured during a visit meeting staffThe Princess of Wales met with fellow cancer sufferers and reflected on her own health journey, much of which has been conducted behind the scenes in “private visits” to the Royal Marsden.Kate’s engagement ring has been missing from a number of her public appearances since the Princess of Wales announced her cancer diagnosis in March 2024.

Ellise Shafer Kate Middleton is officially in remission after revealing in March that she had been diagnosed with cancer. The Princess of Wales shared the news in a post on X Tuesday after visiting current cancer patients at London’s Royal Marsden Hospital, where she said she was treated “during the past year.” “My heartfelt thanks goes to all those who have quietly walked alongside William and me as we have navigated everything. We couldn’t have asked for more,” Middleton wrote.

Lanarkshire Conservative MSP Meghan Gallacher has accused the Scottish Government of presiding over “terrifying” A&E waiting times.

Princess Catherine of Wales (aka Kate Middleton) has released a new statement, confirming she’s in remission from cancer.

Princess Catherine is in “remission”!

Kate Middleton confirmed this afternoon that her Cancer is in remission following a stretch of chemotherapy. 

The Princess of Wales has shared a deeply personal message of relief and gratitude after revealing she is now in remission from cancer, following her visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital today.

A once 'highly respected' doctor who sexually abused his female patients 'for his own gratification' has been locked up.

Princess Catherine of Wales – aka Kate Middleton – paid a surprise visit to the hospital where she received her cancer treatments last year.

The Princess of Wales has made a heartfelt visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital in London, the same place where she underwent cancer treatment.

The Princess of Wales made an emotional public appearance today as she visited the hospital where she received her cancer treatment.

Visiting restrictions at Dumfries and Galloway’s main hospital have been lifted.