Initative to tackle health inequality in Malawi, Rwanda and Zambia A Scottish Government-backed initiative to improve access to healthcare for people in Malawi, Rwanda and Zambia has been launched. The
Initative to tackle health inequality in Malawi, Rwanda and Zambia A Scottish Government-backed initiative to improve access to healthcare for people in Malawi, Rwanda and Zambia has been launched. The
A vision for improving access to support for disabled people. Issued on behalf of the Independent Review of Adult Disability Payment A landmark independent review of Adult Disability Payment (ADP)
Support for pay parity with NHS staff. The Scottish Government is to distribute £5 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
Graeme hails success of Scotland only scheme. Graeme has welcomed new figures that show 24849 Baby Boxes have been delivered across NHS Tayside since the scheme was introduced in 2017. In Scotland, every newborn is
Fund allocated to third sector organisations. Nine organisations working with autistic adults are to benefit from a £2.5 million multi-year fund. The Autistic Adult Support Fund, launched in 2023, supports
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
2,000 total hospital from home beds by the end of 2026. Graeme has welcomed new Scottish Government funding for Hospital at Home – with the scheme expected to be expanded
Financial strategy and action plan published. Savings rising to £2.6 billion in 2029-30 will ensure funding can be targeted at frontline services such as the NHS, social security, action to
Review recommendations will benefit patients, staff and students. People affected by mental health issues can expect higher and more consistent standards of care following the publication of Scotland’s Mental Health Nursing