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Health Secretary Neil Gray

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People take part in a demonstration at Old Palace Yard in Westminster, London, to oppose the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. PIC: Yui Mok/PA Wire

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John Swinney and health secretary Neil Gray

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Glaswegian nursing graduates have reportedly been told to look for work in England

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A general view of staff on a NHS hospital ward. Picture: Jeff Moore/PA Wire

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Demand for private healthcare soars as admissions hit record high in Scotland

First Minister John Swinney. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/PA Wire

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NHS Scotland is still short of more than 3,000 nurses, top medics have warned, saying 'demand continues to outstrip supply'

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A member of staff takes a sample from a member of the public at a Covid-19 Test Site at Edinburgh Airport. Picture: PA

Scottish Government ‘dismissed’ concerns over airborne Covid transmission

NHS Scotland is currently in the grips of a recruitment and retention crisis, with workers of all healthcare professionals choosing to reduce hours, take early retirement or leave their chosen profession entirely amidst unbearable working conditions.

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According to UCAS, applications to nursing have decreased across all specialisms, but particularly adult nursing and mental health nursing.

Medics warn Scottish nursing in 'desperate situation' as student numbers fall

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During last winter’s NHS crisis, the RCEM warned there was an excess mortality of 50 deaths in Scotland every week, due to the pressure on emergency departments.

Top medics warn Scotland to prepare for worst winter crisis on record

Nurses doing rounds at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary

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First Minister Humza Yousaf speaking to staff during his visit to NHS 24's Dundee contact centre. Picture: Euan Cherry/PA Wire

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Ambulances sit at the accident and emergency at the Glasgow Royal Hospital. Picture: Getty Images

Corridor care is ‘increasingly common’ in Scotland’s hospitals

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Striking nurses hold signs at a picket line outside University College Hospital in London on January 19, 2023.

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Nurses and supporters gather outside University College Hospital before marching to Downing Street after a day of strike action on December 20 2022 in London. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Nurses’ strike in February will be ‘twice as big’, union leaders warn

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Royal College of Nursing (RCN) General Secretary Pat Cullen joins members of the RCN on the picket line outside Leeds General Infirmary

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The NHS is under unprecedented pressure. Picture: Getty Images

Vaccination set to be cancelled as unions weigh up coordinating strikes

Staff on a NHS hospital ward, as nurses and midwives were forced to take more than 225,000 days off because of mental health issues in the last year

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Members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) on the picket line outside St Thomas' Hospital, central London, as nurses in England, Wales and Northern Ireland take industrial action over pay. Picture date: Tuesday December 20, 2022.

Scottish public overwhelmingly back strike action from nurses

Health secretary Humza Yousaf said he remained committed to "meaningful dialogue" with NHS unions. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA

Unions express anger at Scottish Government plan to implement rejected pay deal

Members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) on the picket line outside the Royal Liverpool University Hospital in Liverpool. Picture: PA

Analysis: Scotland braced for strikes in crisis that is universal

A group of fraudsters have been posing as ambulance staff and knocking on doors asking for financial support ahead of upcoming industrial action.

Fraudsters posing as ambulance staff seen asking for donations

Summary of all strikes taking place in Sussex this month (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Nursing strikes to go ahead this week after pay talks fail

Rishi Sunak shouldn't negotiate directly with union leaders, but ministers and officials should (Picture: Peter Summers/Getty Images)

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Anas Sarwar is facing calls to condemn comments from shadow health secretary Wes Streeting around health unions.

Scottish Labour leaders told to condemn 'slur against NHS staff' by UK party

Nurses on strike at the Ulster Hospital during the last walkout two years ago

Nurses strike 2022: Dates confirmed for largest walkout in NHS history

A new pay offer has been tabled

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People protest in Glasgow's George Square against the rising cost of living earlier this year (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

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Strikes by nurses in Scotland are not inevitable, Health Secretary Humza Yousaf said as he urged the UK Government to provide more funding to boost the pay of NHS workers.

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We rely on nurses to help us in the toughest of circumstances (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

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Nurses have voted for strike action. Picture by PA Archive/PA Images

Nursing union votes to conduct first strike in 106-year history

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