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Public Involvement and Engagement in Health and Social Care in Scotland – A Decade of Change: Real Progress or Just New Terminologies?
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) Â
Banday & Mackenzie
4 days ago3 min read
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World‑first trans‑Atlantic robotic stroke procedure in Dundee signals major step for global care access
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
Banday & Mackenzie
6 days ago2 min read
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Reciprocity Between the UK and Indian Healthcare Industries Under the Free Trade Agreement: Opportunities and Challenges
As the United Kingdom and India move closer to finalising their Free Trade Agreement (FTA) , the healthcare and life sciences sectors...
Banday & Mackenzie
Oct 93 min read
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Beyond the Numbers: The Hidden Toll of Mental Health Budget Cuts on Ethnic Minority Lives
A recent analysis by The Herald  reveals that the Scottish Government has reduced real-terms funding for mental health by nearly £80...
Banday & Mackenzie
Oct 83 min read
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