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 strikes. Behind the recent
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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 deaths – and has
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 reduced following clinical and
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 aimed at helping people
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 care and treatment. Developed
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 last year’s record by
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 Care Service (NCS). The
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 the independent Doctors and
Further Confirmation Policy is Life-Saving The latest published research from Public Health Scotland concludes that the Scottish Government policy of Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) for alcohol sales has saved lives,
New Strategy Launched to Improve Survival A new 10-year Cancer Strategy aims to significantly cut the number of people diagnosed with later stage cancer and to reduce the health inequalities
