Women's health

EXCLUSIVE

Emily Cleal-Bramley has been trying to access an appointment at Sandyford Central clinic in Glasgow for more than three months

‘My MSP had to get involved so that I could access contraceptive healthcare’

Gillian Mackay said some of the leaflets handed out at anti-abortion protests contained a 'scary' level of mis-information

Gillian Mackay said some of the leaflets handed out at anti-abortion protests contained a 'scary' level of mis-information

‘Scary’ level of misinformation in anti-abortion leaflets, MSP says

Women’s average wait can be up to 44 minutes longer in some emergency departments

Women’s average wait can be up to 44 minutes longer in some emergency departments

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Long A&E waits disadvantage women, figures show

Cecilia Grierson's name is on buildings in Argentina, where her legacy lives on

Cecilia Grierson's name is on buildings in Argentina, where her legacy lives on

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The Scottish descendant who was a pioneer for feminism and health in Argentina

Young women in Scotland feel they are 'patronised and minimised' trying to access health care, a report has found

Young women in Scotland feel they are 'patronised and minimised' trying to access health care, a report has found

Young Scots women 'patronised and minimised' accessing healthcare, report finds

Nicola Sturgeon told Loose Women she attended a memorial service while still having a miscarriage.

Nicola Sturgeon told Loose Women she attended a memorial service while still having a miscarriage.

Nicola Sturgeon

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Nicola Sturgeon reveals she attended memorial service while 'having a miscarriage'

Scotland becomes the first part of the UK to approve a new treatment for late-stage cervical cancer

Scotland becomes the first part of the UK to approve a new treatment for late-stage cervical cancer

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Scotland becomes first part of UK to approve new drug to treat cervical cancer

Gillian Mackay has brought forward the buffer zones bill in a bid to stop anti-abortion protesters from gathering outside clinics in Scotland.

Gillian Mackay has brought forward the buffer zones bill in a bid to stop anti-abortion protesters from gathering outside clinics in Scotland.

Abortion clinic buffer zones will be one of Scottish devolution's 'proudest legacies'

Pro-choice and anti-abortion protestors clashed outside the US Supreme Court over Roe v Wade

Pro-choice and anti-abortion protestors clashed outside the US Supreme Court over Roe v Wade

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Ruth Wishart: Pro-life Texans flying over to Scotland will not be here to pick up pieces

Patrick Harvie of the Scottish Greens is proposing a bill to implement 'buffer zones' to stop anti-abortion protests taking place outside hospitals and clinics

Patrick Harvie of the Scottish Greens is proposing a bill to implement 'buffer zones' to stop anti-abortion protests taking place outside hospitals and clinics

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REVEALED: Anti-abortion lobbyists met MSPs more than 100 times

Davinia Hamilton has brought Blanket Ban to the UK as Malta is ‘far too dangerous and complicated’ to host it

Davinia Hamilton has brought Blanket Ban to the UK as Malta is ‘far too dangerous and complicated’ to host it

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Play about Malta’s abortion ban sends a 'word of warning' to UK

Image Credit: Back Off Scotland

Image Credit: Back Off Scotland

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Back Off Scotland reinforces need for buffer zones amidst anti-abortion protest

Iain Stewart voted against extending abortion rights to Northern Ireland

Iain Stewart voted against extending abortion rights to Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland

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Scotland Office minister votes AGAINST extending abortion rights to Northern Ireland

Scottish women are having to go to England to access late-stage abortions

Scottish women are having to go to England to access late-stage abortions

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Women travelling to England for abortion is 'absolute scandal', says campaigner

Scheme to help young mum's has 'tangible impact' 10 years on says minister

Scheme to help young mum's has 'tangible impact' 10 years on says minister

Children & Young People

Scheme to help young mums has 'tangible impact' 10 years on says minister

Scots took to the streets to show solitary with their American allies

Scots took to the streets to show solitary with their American allies

‘Solidarity with US siblings’: Activists gather in Edinburgh over Roe v Wade

Roe vs Wade may feel miles away but abortion rights row is on our doorstep

Roe vs Wade may feel miles away but abortion rights row is on our doorstep

Roe vs Wade may feel miles away but abortion rights row is on our doorstep

Human Rights laws slowing action on abortion clinic buffer zones, FM says

Human Rights laws slowing action on abortion clinic buffer zones, FM says

Human Rights laws slowing action on abortion clinic buffer zones, FM says

Anti-abortion protest outside the maternity unit at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

Anti-abortion protest outside the maternity unit at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

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Doctors write to minister demanding action over abortion protests

Patients are likely to have missed at least two cycles of treatment, which 'may be vital to their chances of parenthood'

Patients are likely to have missed at least two cycles of treatment, which 'may be vital to their chances of parenthood'

Study finds Scotland faced longest delay in IVF treatment during pandemic

In Ukraine, the ‘intended’ parents are the legal parents from the moment of the birth

In Ukraine, the ‘intended’ parents are the legal parents from the moment of the birth

Shona Craven: In Ukraine, the cheapest surrogacy has a high human price

Nicola Sturgeon opens up about menopause symptoms in podcast interview

Nicola Sturgeon opens up about menopause symptoms in podcast interview

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'I feel a responsibility': Nicola Sturgeon opens up about menopause experience

Scotland was the first country in the world to offer free period products in public places

Scotland was the first country in the world to offer free period products in public places

App to locate free female sanitary products launches in Scotland

Perpetrators of sexual exploitation are untouchable, while victims face punishment

Perpetrators of sexual exploitation are untouchable, while victims face punishment

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Our outdated prostitution laws need to change – here’s why

SNP MSP to call for end to menopause stigma and urge greater support for women

SNP MSP to call for end to menopause stigma and urge greater support for women

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SNP MSP to call for end to menopause stigma and urge greater support for women

Strictly Come Dancing star Tilly Ramsay was body shamed on a radio show

Strictly Come Dancing star Tilly Ramsay was body shamed on a radio show

Gender equality

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Kirsty Strickland: ‘Fat’ shaming young women should be strictly off limits

SNP MSP John Mason admits to attending anti-abortion 'vigil' at Glasgow hospital

SNP MSP John Mason admits to attending anti-abortion 'vigil' at Glasgow hospital

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SNP MSP under fire for attending anti-abortion 'vigil' at Glasgow hospital

smear test recall

smear test recall

Scottish Government

'A five-minute smear test could save your life': Push for Scots not to ignore invite

Pregnant women in Scotland are advised to get the Covid-19 vaccinaton

Pregnant women in Scotland are advised to get the Covid-19 vaccinaton

Almost 4000 pregnant women in Scotland jagged with 'no adverse effects'

Scottish mesh patients can have corrective surgery in US and England

Scottish mesh patients can have corrective surgery in US and England

Scots mesh patients to be offered free surgery in Missouri and England