More on Nicola Sturgeon
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Hunt for missing psychiatric patient goes on
17 April: Nicola Sturgeon has issued a warning to the public about Steven Wilson, who has a conviction for manslaughter.
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First 100 dementia 'champions' start work
10 April: The project rolled out by the government will see 300 healthcare professionals given specialist training to deal with the illness.
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Increase in pension contributions 'needed' to protect NHS services
27 March: Nicola Sturgeon told a committee on Tuesday that the government had been left with no choice but to go along with the changes.
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Hospital stays now the shortest on record
27 March: The average length of an inpatient hospital stay has fallen to five days, official figures have revealed.
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Glasgow Subway revamp to receive £246m of government cash
26 March: The Scottish Government will foot the bill for 85% of the subway refurbishment costs.
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Two NHS Lothian staff suspended over waiting times claims
22 March: Staff have been suspended over claims the health board 'masked' their official figures.
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Investigation into NHS Lothian after claims they 'manipulated' waiting times
22 March: Nicola Sturgeon said she was 'disappointed' and 'angry' after a report suggested the health board manipulated figures.
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New sponsor unveiled for Commonwealth Games
16 March: Steve Cram joined Nicola Sturgeon to announce that Atos will deliver IT services for the 2014 Games.
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MSPs urged to support minimum pricing on alcohol
14 March: Nicola Sturgeon called for cross-party support for the SNP's bill.
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Government urged to cancel alcohol pricing windfall for retailers
14 March: Labour wants Scottish Government to take away windfall for retailers caused by minimum pricing.
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Injured Libyans return home after being treated in Scotland
13 March: Nine men wounded in the Libyan uprising have been treated at Scottish hospitals.
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SNP claims rushing independence referendum 'would be wrong'
09 March: Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon defends plans for vote on country's future to be held in 2014.
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Sturgeon: Vote for independence to save the NHS
05 March: The deputy first minister says the Westminster Government is threatening Scotland's 'sense of decency and social cohesion'.
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Breast implant victims could be treated by the NHS
22 February: Nicola Sturgeon heard that women who were sold potentially dangerous implants were 'living an absolute nightmare'.
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Phone app makes drinkers face effects of alcohol
06 February: The Scottish Government is backing the mobile phone utility as part of its campaign to change drinking habits.
















