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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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
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
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
Scotland leading the way as the only part of the UK to offer universal free eye tests A record number of people in Scotland received free NHS eye examinations in 2024/25
31-day treatment standard met. Health Secretary Neil Gray has welcomed new figures showing the 31-day cancer treatment standard has been met, but stressed there is more work to do on
£4.5m a Year to Address Long-Term Effects New year-on-year investment in specialist services will help address long-term effects caused by COVID-19 and other similar health conditions. The Scottish Government is
