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Jeane Freeman says redress for workers bullied out of NHS Highland will be considered on case-by-case basis
Health Secretary Jeane Freeman last night said NHS Highland would consider “restitution” for those bullied out of their jobs on a "case-by-case"basis.
NHS Highland bosses urged to come up with ‘speedy solution’ to compensate bullying victims
NHS Highland bosses were unable to say how their workers who have had their careers ruined by bullying are to be compensated when quizzed by MSPs yesterday.
Plea for Holyrood debate into bullying at NHS Highland
The Scottish Government's Health Secretary has been urged to hold a Holyrood debate on bullying in NHS Highland.
‘My girlfriend has had bricks thrown at her’ Banchory teen bravely speaks out against LGBT abuse in schools
A Banchory teenager has bravely spoken out about bullying targeted at lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual (LGBT) youngsters in north-east schools.
Prison staff crisis leads to unchallenged bullying and prisoners in cells up to 23 hours a day
A crippling staffing crisis at the north-east’s only prison has resulted in inmates being left in their cells for up to 23 hours a day.
Medical examinations for peers called for to help combat harassment
Members of the House of Lords should face medical examinations to see if they need to be barred from Westminster, a report into bullying and harassment in Parliament has said.
Bullying ‘hate crimes’ at north and north-east schools with racist abuse reported to police
Police say that bullying at north and north-east schools has reached the stage of being a "hate crime" as children are victimised by classmates for being disabled or having different coloured skin.
MSPs back whistleblowing plan in wake of NHS Highland bullying
MSPs have backed plans for a health service whistleblowing officer in the wake of the bullying scandal at NHS Highland.
Two charged after youngster allegedly assaulted at north-east school
Two teenagers have been charged after a north-east youngster was allegedly assaulted on school grounds.
NHS bullying scandal: Action plan revealed
NHS Highland bosses have unveiled a 32-page action plan to combat bullying in response to a damning report probing a culture of intimidation and harassment within the organisation.
Health Secretary to visit NHS Highland to see what progress has been made on bullying
Health Secretary Jeane Freeman will visit NHS Highland next week to see what progress has been made to tackle its bullying problem.
Innovative scheme helps more than 100 north-east youngsters cope with bullying
More than 100 youngsters have taken part in an innovative scheme which helps the victims of bullying to restore their confidence and teaches them how to avoid becoming targets.
Claims of bullying at NHS Western Isles went unheard for 18 months
Claims of bullying at NHS Western Isles went unheard for more than 18 months, the former clinical lead for emergency care has said.
Aberdeenshire mum’s anguish after bullies share doctored images of disabled daughter online
An Aberdeenshire mum has described her anguish upon realising that cruel bullies had shared doctored images of her disabled daughter on social media.
Eleanor Bradford: When does robust management become rampant bullying?
Last week a review of the culture at NHS Highland suggested hundreds of staff had faced inappropriate behaviour at work, and the issue of bullying has once again hit the headlines.
‘Close friendships led to NHS bullying claims being ignored’
The report into the NHS bullying scandal exposes close management-staff friendships and family ties within the organisation as probable causes for many allegations being ignored.
Health secretary apologises to NHS Highland employees after bullying report revealed
Jeane Freeman yesterday said she would apologise to NHS Highland staff who were intimated and bullied as MSPs expressed alarm over the health board’s “toxic” working culture.
NHS Highland bullying scandal: Health chief warns staff inquiry findings make for ‘difficult’ reading
The new chief of crisis-hit NHS Highland has admitted bullying exists within the health authority ahead of the findings from a QC-led inquiry being revealed today in the Scottish Parliament.
Fiona Drouet concerned over ‘detachment from compassion’ of many modern Britons
Fiona Drouet knows more than most people about the impact verbal and physical abuse can have on youngsters.
Leading bullying charity throws support behind Jade McGrath’s mothers bullying plea
A leading bullying charity has thrown its support behind the message delivered by the mother of tragic teen Jade McGrath after she called for parents and children to speak out over bullying issues.
Scottish Government should have tackled NHS Highland bullying claim earlier
The “bullying culture” in NHS Highland should have been challenged earlier by the Scottish Government, it has been claimed.
Aberdeen school pupil speaks out after being brutally assaulted on his way home from school
A young boy has spoken out after he was subjected to a brutal assault on his way home from an Aberdeen school.
Top lawyer to head up new inquiry into working conditions of MPs’ staff
Top lawyer Gemma White QC has been appointed to lead a new inquiry into the working conditions of MPs’ staff after Dame Laura Cox’s report found a culture of bullying.
‘No place’ for abuse in Commons, says minister
A senior UK Government minister has apologised to those who have come forward amid the Commons harassment scandal, vowing not to stop until she rids Westminster of its “dark side”.
Full probe into NHS ‘bullying’ announced
The Scottish Government last night bowed to pressure from whistleblowing doctors at the centre of the NHS Highland bullying scandal and revealed an investigation will now be carried out.
‘Troublemaker’ GP claims he was blacklisted by senior managers
A GP has claimed he was “blacklisted” by senior NHS Highland managers for being a perceived troublemaker.
Parliament must set example, says Blackford after claims bullying rife in Commons
SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has vowed to “stand full square” behind moves to “clean up” parliament in the wake of claims bullying has been allowed to thrive in the House of Commons.
More than 100 people come forward after NHS Highland ‘bullying’ claims
More than 100 workers have come forward since whistleblowers alleged a “severe bullying culture” at NHS Highland.
Probe ordered into Orkney Council bullying claims
Orkney Islands Council bosses are probing serious claims of bullying and harassment which have been revealed in a staff survey.
Senior doctors accuse NHS Highland of ‘severe bullying culture’
Senior doctors and politicians are calling for an independent external investigation into the “severe bullying culture” at NHS Highland.
With such a loving society, why do so many of our girls have mental health problems?
The unhappiness of young girls is a tragedy and a crisis. We have created a social structure which is unduly tough on adolescents, for no obvious purpose. The young were once under pressure to find work, marry or help the family – as these old economic forces die away, so Scotland should reinvent childhood.