NHS Scotland emergency medical service and paramedic-led care across Scotland
A woman has died in East Craigs, Edinburgh, after being found seriously injured at a Craigievar Square property. A 46-year-old man has been arrested and is facing charges as police continue inquiries and reassure residents.
A nine-year-old girl has died after being found seriously injured at the Elliot Industrial Estate in Arbroath. Police say the death is suspicious. A 35-year-old white British man known to the girl has been arrested and is due to appear in Dundee Sheriff Court. The girl’s family, from West Yorkshire, were camping nearby when the incident occurred.
Jason Arday, who resigned from the University of Cambridge after plagiarism allegations, has been found dead at his south London home. Police have said the death is being treated as unexpected but not suspicious. Family and public figures have said he faced sustained harassment; Cambridge has said it will investigate his appointment and work.
Several vessels were involved in emergencies off Scotland’s west coast over two days. A man overboard and a bomb threat led to evacuations at Ardrossan harbour on the MV Caledonian Isles, with 329 people disembarking and a police search. Latest updates indicate ongoing safety protocols and cancellations of remaining sailings.
England faces sustained strain in ADHD and autism services with long waits and fragmented care. The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman has found demand outstripping capacity, prompting calls for national guidance, clearer patient rights to choose providers, and tighter regulatory oversight across NHS-funded services.
The NHS is expanding free cholesterol tests and blood pressure checks to adults aged 40 to 84 in participating high-street pharmacies after a north London pilot showed 19% at high risk and 88 people starting statins. The program aims to identify cardiovascular risk earlier and reduce pressure on GP and hospital services.
A multi-vehicle crash on the A8 near Ingliston has left a 58-year-old woman dead. Police are searching for three people who fled the scene on foot. The road was closed for nearly 10 hours as officers investigated the collision.