Andrew Picken

Edinburgh

Journalist, Scotland News at BBC

News reporter covering Scotland for @BBCScotlandNews. Telegram @Apicken ✉️[email protected]

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Concern over psychiatric patients at risk in hospital

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Andrew Picken

Concern over psychiatric patients at risk in hospitalAndrew PickenGetty ImagesA patient takes their own life in Scotland's mental health hospitals nearly every five weeks on average, new figures show. Researchers found the majority of these in-patients were assessed as being of low or no short-term risk before they died. Families have raised concerns that not enough is being done to prevent some of the most vulnerable patients in the healthcare system from taking their own lives.
'Serious breakdown" in relationships hit patient care

4 weeks ago | bbc.com | Andrew Picken

'Serious breakdown' in relationships hit patient careAndrew PickenBBCStaff have been raising concerns over patient safety at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow since 2021Emergency doctors at Scotland's biggest hospital were subject to "disrespectful behaviours, poor teamwork and incivility" by their bosses, a review has found.
Cost of public inquiries to be examined by MSPs

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Andrew Picken

The cost effectiveness of public inquiries in Scotland is to be investigated by Holyrood's finance committee. MSPs will examine what spending controls are in place to ensure the taxpayer is getting value for money from the statutory probes. Last year the BBC revealed nearly £200m has been spent on the four public inquiries currently taking place in Scotland.
Cricketer 'victimised' for speaking out on racism, report says

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Andrew Picken

A top cricketer who blew the whistle on racism in the sport was victimised for speaking out, according to an independent report. The original complaint by Majid Haq led to the governance of Cricket Scotland being branded institutionally racist in a review which was published in 2022. The sport's governing body then asked for further investigations to be carried out into racism allegations, one of which suggested that Mr Haq had been victimised.
Grieving dad says NHS not learning from mistakes

1 month ago | bbc.com | Andrew Picken

Grieving dad says NHS not learning from mistakesAndrew PickenThe Morton FamilyBaby Lucas Morton, pictured with his parents June and Fraser, died after a series of failures at Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock nearly a decade agoA dad whose son died following a series of hospital errors has warned the NHS is still failing to learn from its mistakes after a hike in serious patient safety incidents.
Unclear NHS needs delayed Sick Kids opening - report

1 month ago | bbc.com | Andrew Picken

Unclear NHS needs delayed Sick Kids opening - reportAndrew PickenBBCThe opening of the Royal Hospital for Children was set back by two yearsThe opening of Edinburgh's sick kids hospital was delayed after NHS Lothian failed to give clear ventilation requirements for the building, an inquiry has found. Human error in a spreadsheet meant air changes in critical care wards were designed at half the recommended safety standards.
Prisoners hospitalised after Christmas drug misuse

Jan 8, 2025 | yahoo.com | Andrew Picken

Five prisoners were taken to hospital on Christmas Day following widespread drug misuse at a Scottish prison. A total of 35 inmates at HMP Glenochil in Clackmannanshire were identified as being under the influence of drugs on 25 December, with five taken to hospital for treatment. It is thought the drugs were delivered to the jail using illegal drones.
The Art of Scottish Golf by Martin Dempster Book Review

Dec 5, 2024 | golfshake.com | Andrew Picken

Martin Dempster has written hundreds of thousands of words about global golf, but it is clear that his heart and soul is within his Scottish roots. He has an impressive resume, having formerly been editor of Bunkered magazine in Scotland, and more recently golf writer for The Scotsman, Scotland on Sunday and Edinburgh Evening News. He has been a member of the Association of Golf Writers since 1997 and served as its chairman from 2019 to 2023.
Clubs reported to watchdog for youth football deals

Dec 5, 2024 | sports.yahoo.com | Andrew Picken

Scotland’s professional football clubs have been reported to the UK's competition watchdog over the rules for registering child footballers. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has been asked to investigate how young players are registered with elite clubs and move between them. Complaints to the CMA from Scotland’s Children's Commissioner and grassroots campaigners argue the current system exploits young players and breaks competition law.
Everything You Need to Know About PGA Aroeira Lisboa

Dec 4, 2024 | golfshake.com | Andrew Picken

I was delighted when recently invited to attend the celebrations for the new rebrand of PGA Aroeira Lisboa. Having previously attended Slieve Russell in Ireland when it received the same accolade, I know how the status allows the venue to develop and be enhanced. I have been watching how Slieve Russell has grown into a ‘go to’ venue for both US visitors and PGA professionals alike since its appointment.