New data shows 2.4 million rise in patient-GP surgery contact. Health Secretary Neil Gray underlined the Scottish Government’s commitment to shift the balance of care to community settings, as new
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Funding digital type 2 diabetes programmes. A new Scottish Government programme is expected to prevent up to 4,000 people from developing type 2 diabetes. The £4.8 million investment will offer
Delivering extra appointments and procedures for patients. Health boards will receive an additional £25.5 million this year to allow them to deliver more planned care appointments and procedures to reduce
New taskforce to strengthen oversight of provision. Health Secretary Neil Gray has announced new measures to ensure the continued safety and quality of maternity and neonatal services, following the publication
Funding will improve access to services and support recruitment. General Practice will receive additional funding of more than half a billion pounds over the next three years to support recruitment
Over the past few days, a number of parents have been in touch – anxious, upset, and confused by stories claiming that Ninewells Hospital could lose its neonatal unit. That
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
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
