Dundee lab agreement as Glasgow licence approved. The University of Dundee has agreed to host Scotland’s first national testing and research laboratory for drug-checking, boosting efforts to cut drug-related harm
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Supporting innovation to tackle inequalities. Scotland’s contribution to tackling global health challenges continues to lead to sustainable, meaningful and lasting impact, First Minister John Swinney said. In Lusaka, the First
Walk-in GP clinics to open A network of walk-in GP clinics will open as part of work to improve access to primary care. The clinics, which would be staffed by
Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers Bill Published A new Bill to regulate some of the most commonly performed non-surgical procedures has been published by the Scottish Parliament. If
Scotland leading the way as the only part of the UK to offer universal free eye tests A record number of people in Scotland received free NHS eye examinations in 2024/25
31-day treatment standard met. Health Secretary Neil Gray has welcomed new figures showing the 31-day cancer treatment standard has been met, but stressed there is more work to do on
£4.5m a Year to Address Long-Term Effects New year-on-year investment in specialist services will help address long-term effects caused by COVID-19 and other similar health conditions. The Scottish Government is
Supporting People with Life-Shortening Conditions Greater training and support for healthcare staff are among measures set out in a new strategy to improve palliative care across Scotland. ‘Palliative Care Matters
Performed operations figures highest in five years The number of operations performed in July was the highest in five years, according to Public Health Scotland statistics published today. The data
Ongoing improvements to children and young people’s mental health services. For the third consecutive quarter in a row, there has been continued progress on waiting times for children and young
