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Simon
- Jul 28, 2020
- 2 min
NHS "Pharmacy First Scotland" service launched
People across the Borders have been encouraged to visit their community pharmacy for advice and support to treat minor illnesses
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Simon
- Jul 27, 2020
- 3 min
What to expect if you're called by an NHS contact tracer
Scotland’s approach to implementing the ‘test, trace, isolate, support’ strategy, Test and Protect
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Simon
- Jul 12, 2020
- 3 min
54% of Borders Jobs Ineligible Under Tory Immigration Plans
The UK's proposed new immigration system could halve the number of people coming to Scotland, risking labour shortages in key sectors, an...
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Iain
- Jul 11, 2020
- 2 min
2,746 Borders Businesses Get £30m Scottish Government Cash Support Through Crisis
New figures show that 2,746 businesses in the Borders have already received support from the Scottish Government to support them through...
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Iain
- Jul 10, 2020
- 3 min
Move to Phase 3 of COVID Route Map Welcomed
South Scotland MSP, Paul Wheelhouse, has welcomed the First Minister's announcement that the Scottish Government is moving to Phase 3 of...