‘Financial incentives’ helping Taysiders quit smoking
The latest stats on smoking cessation suggest stubbing it out has never been easier for Taysiders.
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Young Dundee woman says living with incontinence has ‘taken over her whole life’
A young woman has described her “embarrassment” over living with incontinence.
Dundee group launches survey to find out people’s attitudes to violence against women
The Dundee Women Against Violence Partnership has launched a survey to find out more about people's attitudes to violence against women.
Several events planned at Dundee’s Ninewells Hospital to tackle climate change
Several events are planned at Ninewells Hospital to inspire action on climate change.
Calls for Ninewells parking fees to be abolished after man fined while undergoing lifesaving surgery
An MP has called for Ninewells parking fees to be abolished after a man was hit with a parking fine whilst receiving life-saving treatment at hospital.
Half of Tele readers can’t get same-day appointment to see a doctor
Half of Tele readers have said they can’t get a same-day appointment with their doctor.
Crunch meeting in bid to end NHS Tayside’s pharmacy workers strike
An end to NHS Tayside’s pharmacy workers strike could be in sight if a meeting planned for today is successful.
NHS Tayside will not release Brexit plans due to ‘sensitivity’ as UK prepares for possible no-deal
NHS Tayside has ruled out publishing its Brexit plans due to their “sensitivity”.
POLL: How hard is it to get an appointment at your local GP surgery?
Following our article in Saturday's Tele about queues of up to 15 people forming outside a GP surgery most mornings, we wanted to know how easy it is for you to get an appointment to see a doctor.
Outrage at length of queues for appointments at Dundee GP surgery
Queues of up to 15 people are forming outside a GP surgery most mornings as patients wait desperately for an appointment, one woman has claimed.
New drug ‘landmark moment for people with cystic fibrosis’ says Dundee teen Adam
Hundreds of cystic fibrosis patients across Scotland could finally get the chance to try a potentially life-changing drug now available on the NHS.
NHS Tayside pharmacy workers’ strike set to continue ‘for weeks’
Union reps believe the ongoing industrial action by NHS Tayside pharmacy workers could go on “for a few more weeks”.
Dundee midwife who made 57 errors in three months is banned
A Ninewells midwife is set to be banned from the profession for committing more than 50 errors in the space of just three months.
Patient claims that Tayside cancer patients still receiving lower doses of chemo drugs
Tayside doctors are still prescribing lower chemo doses to breast cancer patients despite agreeing to follow national guidelines, it has been claimed.
Dundee Dental Hospital to close for emergency appointments later this week
The emergency dental service at Dundee Dental Hospital will be closed for training on Thursday afternoon, September 12.
Tayside pharmacy workers strike looks set to continue
A pay dispute between pharmacy workers and NHS Tayside looks set to rumble on.
Ex-addicts find help with service on offer at NHS Tayside’s mobile drop-in dental van
Smiling is something many of us take for granted, but some homeless people stop themselves from doing it because they are ashamed of their teeth – or lack of them.
Tayside breast cancer inquiry says patients ‘must be explicitly informed’ of chemo variations
Independent experts have made 19 recommendations following the revelation that cancer patients in Tayside were given lower doses of treatment than those in the rest of Scotland.
Cancer sufferer was forced to walk after parking space at Angus hospital was blocked
A cancer patient has slammed hospital bosses after he was unable to park in a disabled bay because a skip had been left there.
Cystic Fibrosis patients in Dundee criticise NHS for denying patients life-saving drugs due to cost
Cystic fibrosis patients in Dundee have criticised a decision not to make two potentially life saving drugs available on NHS Scotland.