Women in Scotland waiting a decade for endometriosis diagnosis, charity warns

Women in Scotland wait an average of more than 10 years to be diagnosed with endometriosis, research has found. Endometriosis UK, a charity which raises awareness and aims to improve the lives of women with the condition, said the average waiting time is 10 years and two months – an increase from the average of … Read more

Ministers urged to extend free flu jabs to people in their 50s – The Irish News

A lung health charity has called on the Scottish Government to extend free flu vaccines to people in their 50s, warning that the current flu season has left hospitals at “breaking point”. Asthma + Lung UK Scotland said ministers should follow the example set by the Northern Ireland Executive, which extended free vaccinations to people … Read more