NHS Scotland

Retired consultant paediatrician Dr Hilary Cass with the Cass Review

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Ending puberty blocker prescriptions 'will directly harm young people', charity says

Campaigners say that minimum unit pricing has saved lives but more needs to be done

Campaigners say that minimum unit pricing has saved lives but more needs to be done

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'Ticking timebomb': Alcohol-related deaths reach record high across the UK

Humza Yousaf with Scottish Greens co-leaders Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater

Humza Yousaf with Scottish Greens co-leaders Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater

Bute House Agreement

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LGBT+ wing of Scottish Greens launch petition on future of Bute House Agreement

Figures obtained by the BMA suggest the number of vacancies is more than double the figure published by the Scottish Government

Figures obtained by the BMA suggest the number of vacancies is more than double the figure published by the Scottish Government

British Medical Association

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More than 600 consultant vacancies ‘missing’ from official figures, says BMA

Tory MSP Meghan Gallacher (left) said NHS Scotland must urgently consider the findings of Dr Hilary Cass's review

Tory MSP Meghan Gallacher (left) said NHS Scotland must urgently consider the findings of Dr Hilary Cass's review

Meghan Gallacher

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Scottish Tories call for ‘urgent’ action from NHS Scotland following Cass Review

Dr Hilary Cass and her Independent Review of Gender Identity Services for Children and Young People

Dr Hilary Cass and her Independent Review of Gender Identity Services for Children and Young People

Trans academics warn against 'politicisation' of Cass Review in Scotland

First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf during a visit to the National Treatment Centre

First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf during a visit to the National Treatment Centre

Humza Yousaf announces £30 million ‘initial investment’ to tackle NHS waiting times

The patient’s parent had taken the case to the Ombudsman

The patient’s parent had taken the case to the Ombudsman

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Patient dies from blood clot after GP diagnosed anxiety issues

The health board previously said the cyber attack could impact on services (Peter Byrne/PA)

The health board previously said the cyber attack could impact on services (Peter Byrne/PA)

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Hackers threaten to release huge amounts of stolen NHS Scotland patient data

Public Health Scotland said the shingles vaccine reduces the likelihood of getting the virus

Public Health Scotland said the shingles vaccine reduces the likelihood of getting the virus

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Public health body urges Scots to take up shingles vaccine offer

A pregnant woman waits onboard the Abeille Languedoc ship after being rescued after a boat generator broke down while they were trying to cross the Channel illegally to Britain

A pregnant woman waits onboard the Abeille Languedoc ship after being rescued after a boat generator broke down while they were trying to cross the Channel illegally to Britain

‘Re-traumatised and disempowered': A look at refugee women giving birth in Scotland

Young trans people will no longer be prescribed puberty blockers by NHS England

Young trans people will no longer be prescribed puberty blockers by NHS England

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Scottish Government responds as NHS England ends puberty blockers for children

Glasgow-based CardioPrecision recently performed a test of their robot-assisted heart surgery technology in Chicago

Glasgow-based CardioPrecision recently performed a test of their robot-assisted heart surgery technology in Chicago

Scottish firm makes global robotic heart surgery breakthrough

Scotland's Baby Box is packed full of essentials for newborns

Scotland's Baby Box is packed full of essentials for newborns

International Women's Day 2024

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I just got one of Scotland's Baby Boxes – here's what it's like and what's inside

Douglas Ross called on Angus Robertson to withdraw comments he made during FMQs

Douglas Ross called on Angus Robertson to withdraw comments he made during FMQs

A&E waiting times

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Furious Douglas Ross demands Angus Robertson retracts 'manchild' quip in FMQs clash

An independent Scotland will become a currency issuer with the full range of fiscal powers

An independent Scotland will become a currency issuer with the full range of fiscal powers

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'Health will be Scotland’s wealth': How a Scottish currency could transform NHS

The NHS desperately needs to rework its archaic management system – otherwise there won’t be any doctors left to mismanage

The NHS desperately needs to rework its archaic management system – otherwise there won’t be any doctors left to mismanage

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Burnout: NHS desperately needs to rework its archaic management system

Weymouth doctor praises new form of healthcare technology

Weymouth doctor praises new form of healthcare technology

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'There are clear differences': England urged to follow Scotland's healthcare measures

A new report has found Scotland is typically performing better on A&E wait targets than England and Wales

A new report has found Scotland is typically performing better on A&E wait targets than England and Wales

A&E waiting times

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Scotland performed better on A&E waits than England and Wales over past decade

Neil Gray has been appointed Scotland's Health Secretary this week

Neil Gray has been appointed Scotland's Health Secretary this week

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Neil Gray pushes for NHS reform in first interview as Health Secretary

According to recent research, spending on the NHS improves the economy by four times that investment

According to recent research, spending on the NHS improves the economy by four times that investment

Spending on the NHS is a great investment that will pay for itself

Douglas Ross speaks to the media after a speech in Edinburgh

Douglas Ross speaks to the media after a speech in Edinburgh

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Douglas Ross defends Rishi Sunak over transgender remarks

More than a quarter of cancer patients in Scotland were still waiting to start treatment after the 62-day target

More than a quarter of cancer patients in Scotland were still waiting to start treatment after the 62-day target

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NHS Scotland cancer waiting times best in the UK – but targets aren't being met

The Scottish Government has always taken a different approach to engaging with trade unions compared to Westminster

The Scottish Government has always taken a different approach to engaging with trade unions compared to Westminster

Aberdeen University

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Scotland unaffected as NHS England faces fresh strike threat

Fewer than three in 10 people are being seen within six weeks for echocardiograms, analysis finds

Fewer than three in 10 people are being seen within six weeks for echocardiograms, analysis finds

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Heart patient waiting lists at ‘record levels’ in Scotland, analysis finds

Researchers say confidentiality is key to the success of drug checking services

Researchers say confidentiality is key to the success of drug checking services

Potential for drug checking services in Scotland laid out by researchers

Only three cases of measles have been reported since 2019

Only three cases of measles have been reported since 2019

Warning issued as measles case confirmed in Scotland

The number of people waiting more than 12 hours in A&E rose by almost a third in the final week of 2023

The number of people waiting more than 12 hours in A&E rose by almost a third in the final week of 2023

A&E waiting times

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A&E waiting times in Scotland rising under pressure of winter

Three sharp increases in the number of deaths among post-neonatal children were seen in recent years (Joe Giddens/PA)

Three sharp increases in the number of deaths among post-neonatal children were seen in recent years (Joe Giddens/PA)

Reports into Scottish baby death spikes delayed to next year

The new posts will help meeting growing demand in emergency medicine, general practice and other key areas

The new posts will help meeting growing demand in emergency medicine, general practice and other key areas

Record expansion of trainee doctor jobs will 'relieve pressures' in Scotland

Twice-yearly dental check-ups are no longer standard

Twice-yearly dental check-ups are no longer standard

I’m seeking answers on access to NHS dentistry, not iPad data bills

Scotland is trying to protest the NHS – the same cannot be said south of the Border

Scotland is trying to protest the NHS – the same cannot be said south of the Border

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I’m proud of this country – but we could be so much better

Staff who arrive on shift at A&E have no idea of what the day might bring

Staff who arrive on shift at A&E have no idea of what the day might bring

Take stock and appreciate the work of accident and emergency staff

The new policy will mean affected women can have access to washroom facilities, as well as flexible breaks and working hours.

The new policy will mean affected women can have access to washroom facilities, as well as flexible breaks and working hours.

NHS Scotland hailed for ‘positive' menopause and menstrual health policy

Pranjali Christian was forced to travel all the way from Thurso to Inverness in the middle of the night to give birth to her daughter Nicole

Pranjali Christian was forced to travel all the way from Thurso to Inverness in the middle of the night to give birth to her daughter Nicole

'Rural communities being forgotten' as maternity service fears raised

Ambulance crews say a lack of breaks is putting staff, road users and patients at risk

Ambulance crews say a lack of breaks is putting staff, road users and patients at risk

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Ambulance crews back strike action as lack of breaks 'putting lives at risk'

Staff shortages are a major problem facing the NHS, making it a battle to fill hospital rotas.

Staff shortages are a major problem facing the NHS, making it a battle to fill hospital rotas.

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The private firms making millions supplying NHS Scotland with staff revealed

More than 200 women have travelled to England from Scotland for abortion care since 2019

More than 200 women have travelled to England from Scotland for abortion care since 2019

Hundreds of women travelling from Scotland to England for abortion care

Figures showed spending on the fronline NHS services is higher in Scotland than England and Wales

Figures showed spending on the fronline NHS services is higher in Scotland than England and Wales

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Scotland spending more on frontline public services than England and Wales

Child murderer Lucy Letby (left) was used in an attack on the NHS by Scottish Labour's Jackie Baillie

Child murderer Lucy Letby (left) was used in an attack on the NHS by Scottish Labour's Jackie Baillie

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Fury as Jackie Baillie draws 'parallels' between Lucy Letby case and Scottish NHS

Is the Tory MSP living in cloud cuckoo land?

Is the Tory MSP living in cloud cuckoo land?

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Is Sandesh Gulhane really completely clueless about NHS funding?

The SMC has approved more treatments for use on the NHS in Scotland

The SMC has approved more treatments for use on the NHS in Scotland

Asthma and heart disease treatments approved for use on NHS in Scotland

Women’s average wait can be up to 44 minutes longer in some emergency departments

Women’s average wait can be up to 44 minutes longer in some emergency departments

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Long A&E waits disadvantage women, figures show

The decision comes in the latest rounds by Scottish Medicines Consortium

The decision comes in the latest rounds by Scottish Medicines Consortium

New cancer treatments approved for use on NHS in Scotland

BMA Scotland have agreed to suspend strike action

BMA Scotland have agreed to suspend strike action

Junior doctor strikes

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Scottish junior doctors strike suspended after record pay increase agreed

Firefighters were alerted to the blaze at around 5pm last night

Firefighters were alerted to the blaze at around 5pm last night

Person rushed to hospital after building deliberately set on fire in Paisley

Yousaf will speak with NHS officials to plan contingencies

Yousaf will speak with NHS officials to plan contingencies

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Likely to be 'major disruption' from junior doctor strikes, says Humza Yousaf

Dr Philippa Whitford said that the NHS is 'not safe' under Westminster

Dr Philippa Whitford said that the NHS is 'not safe' under Westminster

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Independence is 'key to protecting' NHS Scotland, say SNP ahead of its 75th birthday

First Minister speaking with hospital staff when he visited the Forth Valley Hospital, Larbet, to mark the 75th anniversary of the NHS

First Minister speaking with hospital staff when he visited the Forth Valley Hospital, Larbet, to mark the 75th anniversary of the NHS

Industrial action

Humza Yousaf pledges to give junior doctors ‘biggest ever' pay rise to avoid strikes

From L;R: Dr Daniela Munteanu, Graeme Nicol, Dr Josh Jones

From L;R: Dr Daniela Munteanu, Graeme Nicol, Dr Josh Jones

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UK-first for NHS Tayside as phage therapy used to treat patient

The Scottish Government said the recruitment drive exceeded its initial target.

The Scottish Government said the recruitment drive exceeded its initial target.

Alex Cole-Hamilton

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Overseas recruitment drive sees 800 extra staff join NHS in Scotland

Our reader’s 78-year-old family member underwent complex operations – and the Scottish NHS provided excellent healthcare

Our reader’s 78-year-old family member underwent complex operations – and the Scottish NHS provided excellent healthcare

Our NHS in Scotland has major successes – don't be distracted from these

NHS staff are facing violence and abuse at work, new data has revealed

NHS staff are facing violence and abuse at work, new data has revealed

Scale of abuse faced by Scottish NHS staff laid bare as 100,000 incidents reported

Junior doctors have been offered their biggest pay rise for 20 years

Junior doctors have been offered their biggest pay rise for 20 years

Junior doctor strikes

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Junior doctors offered largest pay rise in 20 years

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