Scotland heading for massive increase in renewables electricity generation in 2026 to generate 4 times more per head than England
At the midway point, Scotland has already generated far more renewables electricity than in previous years. With only 1 day left, support Talking-up Scotland’s work to counter the lies and get you the facts, daily, at:Crowdfunder at: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-talking-up-scotland-keep-goingOr by direct bank transfer to: JOHN WATSON ROBERTSON Sort Code – 08-91-04 Account – 12266421 From Energy Statistics for Scotland – Q2 2026 published yesterday, the above, and: In the first half of 2025, 22.6 TWh of electricity was generated from renewable sources. In the second quarter of 2025, 9.1 TWh of renewable electricity was generated in Scotland. This is the most renewable electricity generated in the second quarter of any … Continue reading Scotland heading for massive increase in renewables electricity generation in 2026 to generate 4 times more per head than England
In just one three-month period, 3 784 (96%) of 3 993 referred drug-users began treatment within three weeks and one third of them in only one week
With only 1 day left, support Talking-up Scotland’s work to counter the lies and get you the facts, daily, at:Crowdfunder at: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-talking-up-scotland-keep-goingOr by direct bank transfer to: JOHN WATSON ROBERTSON Sort Code – 08-91-04 Account – 12266421 From National drug and alcohol treatment waiting times 1 April 2026 to 30 June 2026, published today: 11,290 referrals were made to community-based specialist drug and alcohol treatment services – broadly similar to the previous quarter (11,408). Of these, 5,452 (48.3%) were for problematic use of alcohol, 3,993 (35.4%) for problematic use of drugs, and 1,845 (16.3%) for problematic use of both alcohol and drugs. Nationally, the Standard was met for referrals … Continue reading In just one three-month period, 3 784 (96%) of 3 993 referred drug-users began treatment within three weeks and one third of them in only one week
Primary Care Walk In Centres traffic soars ten times in just first 6 months of pilot
With only 1 day left, support Talking-up Scotland’s work to counter the lies and get you the facts, daily, at:Crowdfunder at: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-talking-up-scotland-keep-goingOr by direct bank transfer to: JOHN WATSON ROBERTSON Sort Code – 08-91-04 Account – 12266421 From GP led walk-in services monthly Month ending 31 August 2026 published today, the above table and this below: Source – https://www.publichealthscotland.scot/publications/gp-led-walk-in-services-monthly/gp-led-walk-in-services-monthly-month-ending-31-august-2026/ It remains too early to judge the success of these centres, as you. Why? First, a reasonable science-based length for a pilot this kind to be meaningful would be at least 12 months and preferably 24 or 36 months after the initial ‘ramp-up period.’ We are still in the ramp-up … Continue reading Primary Care Walk In Centres traffic soars ten times in just first 6 months of pilot
Scotland’s longer NHS waits plummet by three-quarters in last two years
With only 1 day left, support Talking-up Scotland’s work to counter the lies and get you the facts, daily, at:Crowdfunder at: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-talking-up-scotland-keep-goingOr by direct bank transfer to: JOHN WATSON ROBERTSON Sort Code – 08-91-04 Account – 12266421 From Stage of treatment waiting times New outpatients, inpatients and day cases, published today, the above, and: At 31 August 2026, there were an estimated 588,073 individuals on at least one new outpatient, inpatient or day case waiting list. This is equivalent to around 1 in 9 of Scotland’s population (mid-2025 estimates). https://www.publichealthscotland.scot/publications/stage-of-treatment-waiting-times/stage-of-treatment-waiting-times-new-outpatients-inpatients-and-day-cases-29-september-2026/ You can see from the line graphs above that, in just two years, out-patient waits of over 52 weeks … Continue reading Scotland’s longer NHS waits plummet by three-quarters in last two years
In just three months more than 300 cancer patients treated on time in Scotland who would not have been had they lived in England
With only 1 day left, support Talking-up Scotland’s work to counter the lies and get you the facts, daily, at:Crowdfunder at: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-talking-up-scotland-keep-goingOr by direct bank transfer to: JOHN WATSON ROBERTSON Sort Code – 08-91-04 Account – 12266421 From Cancer waiting times 1 April to 30 June 2026, published today: 73.6% of 4 492 referred patients started treatment within 62 days, compared with 72.2% in the previous quarter and 94.8% of 7 048 referred patients started treatment within 31 days, compared with 94.5% in the previous quarter.1 England’s data are monthly rather than quarterly but for June 2026, they were 69.9% and 92.2%, respectively.2 Small percentage differences of 3.7% and … Continue reading In just three months more than 300 cancer patients treated on time in Scotland who would not have been had they lived in England
As Police Scotland send officers to help in Northern Ireland for the third time, how the Scottish Government has made them ‘formidable’ and the only UK force able to help with such ‘uncommon’ demands
In the National two days ago, the above and: This is the third time in recent history. With only 1 day left, support Talking-up Scotland’s work to counter the lies and get you the facts, daily, at:Crowdfunder at: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-talking-up-scotland-keep-goingOr by direct bank transfer to: JOHN WATSON ROBERTSON Sort Code – 08-91-04 Account – 12266421 From BBC UK July 2026: Chief Inspector of Constabulary Andy Cooke praised officers for their “immense bravery and personal sacrifice” while protecting the public. But he warned it was “clear” that police had missed opportunities to prepare for widespread disorder, and that earlier incidents involving “extreme nationalist sentiment” had been underestimated. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpvn0dnnyj3o From BBC Scotland … Continue reading As Police Scotland send officers to help in Northern Ireland for the third time, how the Scottish Government has made them ‘formidable’ and the only UK force able to help with such ‘uncommon’ demands
Headlining a single but common rural care home placing to platform local Tory MSP and the untrustworthy Lisa Summers
With only 1 day left, support Talking-up Scotland’s work to counter the lies and get you the facts, daily, at:Crowdfunder at: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-talking-up-scotland-keep-goingOr by direct bank transfer to: JOHN WATSON ROBERTSON Sort Code – 08-91-04 Account – 12266421 BBC Scotland today, milking another single medical case in an effort to undermine the reputation of the SNP in government: The family of a man stuck in hospital for 16 months have been told he could be placed in a care home 100 miles away. John Russell, from Oban, was admitted to the town’s Lorn & Islands Hospital last year after he suffered a stroke. His wife Teresa, 79, said she was … Continue reading Headlining a single but common rural care home placing to platform local Tory MSP and the untrustworthy Lisa Summers
Top research bodies reveal Scotland’s care system is years ahead of any plans Andy Burnham has
With only 1 day left, support Talking-up Scotland’s work to counter the lies and get you the facts, daily, at:Crowdfunder at: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-talking-up-scotland-keep-goingOr by direct bank transfer to: JOHN WATSON ROBERTSON Sort Code – 08-91-04 Account – 12266421 As the new PM is pressed on England’s failing social care system, we sometimes hear, not on BBC Scotland of course, that though still challenged, Scotland system after nearly 20 years of centre-left government by the SNP is well ahead. What’s the evidence? What has the SNP done differently? Let’s ask the Nuffield Trust and the IFS? In Scotland, there is free personal care for all adults assessed as needing it. This … Continue reading Top research bodies reveal Scotland’s care system is years ahead of any plans Andy Burnham has
Former social worker and therapeutic animal farm owner in Brittany is platformed by media to attack ‘Sturgeon’s care promise and downplay life-saving achievements
With only 1 day left, support Talking-up Scotland’s work to counter the lies and get you the facts, daily, at:Crowdfunder at: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-talking-up-scotland-keep-goingOr by direct bank transfer to: JOHN WATSON ROBERTSON Sort Code – 08-91-04 Account – 12266421 From BBC Scotland today, the above and: A report has found a flagship SNP policy – championed by Nicola Sturgeon – is running out of time to improve the care system. The Scottish government signed up to The Promise in 2020 to make the lives of care-experienced children and young people better by 2030. An update on its progress, external reveals too much of the pledge made to Scotland’s children, families and … Continue reading Former social worker and therapeutic animal farm owner in Brittany is platformed by media to attack ‘Sturgeon’s care promise and downplay life-saving achievements
Horrific, unregulated, and very profitable. England’s care system based on unregulated companies making cash stopped in Scotland because of Nicola Sturgeon’s ‘promise’ in 2016
With only 1 day left, support Talking-up Scotland’s work to counter the lies and get you the facts, daily, at:Crowdfunder at: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-talking-up-scotland-keep-goingOr by direct bank transfer to: JOHN WATSON ROBERTSON Sort Code – 08-91-04 Account – 12266421 Before anyone accuses me of being duped, read my trenchant criticism of Nicola Sturgeon’s apparent views on Hilary Clinton and US foreign policy at: https://talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/03/04/sturgeon-and-clinton-does-being-a-woman-any-woman-trump-sic-her-war-crimes-her-murder-and-betrayal-of-the-poor/ That matters to me, a lot, but nothing can deny her massive achievements on the home front. In the Guardian 5 June 2026, from George Monbiot, quite an heroic figure for me and often well-tuned into to Scottish affairs: Bring your suitcase, your bin liner, your dumpy … Continue reading Horrific, unregulated, and very profitable. England’s care system based on unregulated companies making cash stopped in Scotland because of Nicola Sturgeon’s ‘promise’ in 2016
