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Routine HPV vaccination linked to dramatic reduction in cervical disease among young women
New research has shown that the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has reduced the highest grade of cervical pre-cancer by almost 90%.
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NSS appoints new Medical Director, Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities
Doctor Nicola Steedman has been appointed to the position of NSS Medical Director of Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities (PCF), following a formal recruitment exercise.
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New children's hydration campaign launched
A new children’s hydration campaign – Think2DrinkH20 – has been launched to highlight the importance of good hydration for children and young people.
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New Stoma care pathway
NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) has today launched the NHS Scotland Effective Use of Stoma Support Garments for Parastomal Hernia Report and Action Plan.
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NHS Scotland Event 2019 - In summary
Each year, the event provides the opportunity for those working in and with the NHS in Scotland to come together to consider the challenges faced, to share best practice and take away learning that will support them in their various roles.
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The Jack Copland Centre in top 10 Best Buildings in Scotland
The Jack Copland Centre has been included in the top 10 Best buildings in Scotland 2019. The judges call it ‘a highly resolved and elegantly controlled solution to a demanding technical brief’.
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NHSScotland Event 2019
NHS National Services Scotland is proud to continue its support of the annual NHSScotland Event taking place today and tomorrow at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC), Glasgow.
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#futurenurse
#futurenurse is an educational programme with support and backing from NHS Education for Scotland (NES) and learning and development experts in NHS Lothian. It was set up following an idea by Colin McNulty, a Senior Nurse with NHS Grampian, who noticed that his son wasn’t able to dress up like his dad when taking part in play-based learning at school.
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Making the most of Scotland’s precious blood supply
Getting the right blood, for the right patients, at the right time is essential for the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) to make sure that the donor’s gift is used in the best way possible. Realistic medicine puts the person receiving healthcare at the centre of decisions made about their care which in turn helps us manage blood stocks in the most efficient way possible.
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Shaping the future of primary care
Find out more about how NSS is working collaboratively to support primary care reform in Scotland.