ÂŁ10 million fund opens to support people with complex needs. Over 25,000 people in Scotland with complex needs and disabilities, and their families, could benefit from a ÂŁ10 million Scottish
ÂŁ10 million fund opens to support people with complex needs. Over 25,000 people in Scotland with complex needs and disabilities, and their families, could benefit from a ÂŁ10 million Scottish
Increase in planned operations across NHS Scotland. There has been an increase in planned operations across NHS Scotland, as recent statistics reveal that the number of hip and knee arthroplasty
Support for pay parity with NHS staff. The Scottish Government is to distribute ÂŁ5 million of funding in 2025-26 to support independent hospices with pay parity for clinical staff with
The SNP Government will deliver 213,000 additional NHS appointments and procedures this year, exceeding the commitment in John Swinney’s Programme for Government by 60,000. In May, the First Minister committed
Single injection to help prevent the common winter virus. More babies who are born very prematurely will now be protected against the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) with the introduction of
Since 2007, we have been using the powers of the Scottish Parliament to improve everyday life for people right across Scotland. As Westminster continues to treat Scotland as an afterthought,
Agenda for Change Staff Set for 8% Increase Nurses, midwives and other healthcare staff across Scotland have been offered a pay increase of 8% over two years to ensure they
New Scottish benefit for pensioners extends to more areas ahead of national roll out.  A new benefit for pensioners is now open for applications in 13 more local authority areas
SNP Government Plan is Delivering The pledge to carry out 64,000 surgeries and procedures with additional funding by the end of March 2025 has been exceeded, new figures released to Parliament
First Minister’s speech First Minister John Swinney’s speech about improving public services and NHS renewal, given at the National Robotarium in Edinburgh, on Monday 27 January 2025. Good morning. And