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Legislation to champion patient voice unanimously backed. An independent Commissioner to advocate for the welfare and safety of patients will be appointed following the passing of…
The Scottish Government’s proposals will go a long way to improving the health of the community in Angus South. The SNP Scottish Government announced plans to…
The SNP is committed to protecting Scotland’s workforce and public services. Scotland remains the only country in the UK to have been successful in averting NHS…
Figures show biggest year-on-year reduction since statistics series began. Drugs and Alcohol Policy Minister Elena Whitham has welcomed a record fall in the number of drug-related…
Testing to be based on clinical need in hospitals, care homes and prisons. Routine COVID-19 testing in hospitals, care homes and prisons is to be substantially…
Funding to improve digital inclusion in mental health and housing. Projects across Scotland have been awarded funding as part of the Scottish Government’s Digital Inclusion Programme…
Improved payment system to expand services. NHS dental teams will receive increased fees under a new payment structure which will help them to provide enhanced NHS…
New starts will begin training this August. More medical training posts have been accepted at this stage of the recruitment year than ever before – exceeding…
Councils to share accountability for services. The Scottish Government has reached an initial agreement with local government and the NHS about accountability arrangements for the National…
Biggest pay uplift since devolution for senior medical and dental staff. The Scottish Government has accepted the 6% pay increase for senior NHS staff recommended by…