By STEWART PATERSON CAR parking charges at NHS hospitals in Scotland are to be abolished, the Health Secretary announced yesterday. After a review of charging policies, and an interim cap of GBP3 per day, Nicola Sturgeon revealed charges at the 14 hospitals which charge will be scrapped.

By Alan Roden Health Reporter NEARLY all hip fracture patients at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary now receive surgery within two days following a major improvement in waiting times.

By Tim Bugler HEALTH chiefs have reached a deal with pagans to introduce bedside healing rituals, meditation and special prayers. Patients professing to follow the ancient religion will also be allowed to keep a small model of a healing goddess on their bedside tables.

ONE of Scotland's largest hospitals is to ban sugar-loaded fizzy drinks to encourage patients to drink healthier options.

By Lyndsay Moss Health Correspondent HOSPITALS in Scotland are failing to provide nutritious meals for patients, putting them at risk of malnutrition and slowing down their recovery, a critical report found yesterday.