Issue 85
Jan – Feb 2015
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Examines the state of Scotland's health and the state of the Health Service in Scotland. The Cabinet Secretary for Health, Wellbeing and Sport Shona Robison sets the scene with ‘Keeping the NHS fit for purpose‘ and Neil Findlay MSP argues that ‘Social care is the key to freeing up our NHS’.
The Editor, Gregor Gall, on tactics to prevent another annus horribilis for most of the populace
Shona Robison, Cabinet Secretary for Health, Wellbeing and Sport reflects on the past, present and future of our NHS
Neil Findlay MSP argues that well paid and resourced social care is vital
Richard Doherty warns that TTIP will increase corporate power over government policy
While welcoming the integration of health and social services, Tressa Burke sounds a note of caution
John Daly offers insights as a result of his own personal experience of health and social care
Paul Arkison raises questions about the transition to merging health and social services
Dave Watson reports on research which brings into doubt whether the potential of integration can be realised
Chris Bartter says in a confused world of merging services, how do we find what’s going on?
Andrew Watterson, Tommy Gorman and Jim McCourt paint a distressing picture of the state of occupational health and safety
Bob Thomson provides diagnosis and prognosis on the state of Scottish Labour
Peter McColl says it could be full steam ahead for a radicalised Green Party
Cat Boyd sets out the case for the Scottish Left Project
Gary Fraser surveys Scotland’s radical left after the referendum
Philip Stott critiques the Common Weal launched by the Jimmy Reid Foundation
Mick Cash asks whether the SNP will carry on privatising Scottish ferries
Niall McCluskey argues there is a need for police in Scotland to be not just better policed but also better led
Jim and Margaret Cuthbert analyse the Smith Commission report and its inadequate attention to feasibility
Alex Miller reviews 'A Radical Journey Through Scotland’s History' by Alan McCombes and Roz Paterson
Stewart Maclennan reviews 'The stirring story of Thomas Muir and Scotland's first fight for democracy' by Murray Armstrong
Vladimir McTavish on Jim Murphy, Ally McCoist and Boris Johnston