Local doctors attend conference on mental health of veterans
VETERANS and military personnel could have more on-island support after local GPs attended a conference focussed on mental health.
VETERANS and military personnel could have more on-island support after local GPs attended a conference focussed on mental health.
BMA Scotland said there had been ‘varied progress’ since the deal for GPs was brought in a year ago.
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Chief Medical Officer Dr Catherine Calderwood said there might be shortages but the NHS will handle them.
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Labour said it would invest in staff and re-introduce nursing bursaries.
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