Of course, if your symptoms are severe, persistent or you have an underlying health condition then do still contact your GP practice or call NHS 111. If it’s an emergency, don’t hesitate to call 999 ...
Scotland’s NHS is the cornerstone of our nation—delivering care, saving lives, and supporting us through life’s most important moments. But while it remains strong, the challenges it faces demand bold ...
Scotland’s NHS is under immense pressure. In 2023–24, the service spent £358 million on agency and locum staff. A figure, while slightly down from its peak, remains 45% higher than it was five years ...
Nurses, midwives and healthcare staff across Scotland have been offered an 8% pay increase over two years. Health Secretary Neil Gray set out plans for a 4.25% increase in 2025-26 and a 3.75% rise ...
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. If only one or two parts of health and social care were in a bad way, perhaps fixing it would not be such a fraught task. But ...
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The current UK Covid inquiry concludes hearings this week on its current module, which has been examining how the pandemic impacted on healthcare systems. One of the more unexpected angles to crop ...
NHS Scotland has used ServiceNow’s Now Platform as the digital backbone to support the rapid roll-out of Covid-19 vaccines. To meet the demand for vaccinations in a timely and safe manner, NHS ...