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Scotland Excelling in Medical Education & Training Applications for medical training posts in Scotland are at record levels, with more junior doctors joining the NHS than…

Chairs Appointed for Inquiry & Reviews Appointed Health Secretary Neil Gray has appointed chairs for the Public Inquiry and Independent Clinical Reviews into the actions of…

The Threat is Brexit The NHS is under pressure across the UK and there is one major issue behind why it is facing such pressure –…

We Must Make Our Own Decisions TABIS. It means “Things Are Better In Scotland”. An acronym coined by the BBC’s own money expert, Paul Lewis, who…

Funding Extra Doctor Training Places Record levels of investment will see an additional 153 trainee doctor posts created next year in what will be the largest…

New Payment System to Expand Services NHS dental teams will receive increased fees under a new payment structure from 1 November to help them to provide…

Legislation to champion patient voice unanimously backed. An independent Commissioner to advocate for the welfare and safety of patients will be appointed following the passing of…

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…

800 Additional Staff Join Workforce Health Boards across Scotland have hired an additional 800 nurses, midwives and allied health professionals from overseas, helped by £8 million…