3 h. ago Falkirk councillors back call for more info on health and social care changes

One councillor said the board in charge of health and social care had "failed to communicate on basic matters"

Science

5 d. ago 'Shameful': Planned closure of GP surgery and dispensary in Renfrewshire village finalised

Seal of approval from Inverclyde Health and Social Care Partnership noted at integration joint board.

Politics

7 d. ago University Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire hosts Participation Day

Event marks one year since the launch of its Engagement and Participation Strategy (2024-2027).

Politics

7 d. ago Greater Manchester's NHS trusts ranked as both best and worst in England

The NHS Trust rankings have been released by the Department of Health and Social Care showing the regional disparities in care

Sport

1 week ago NHS cancels record number of planned operations at the last minute, data shows

The analysis by the PA news agency’s RADAR service also found more patients are waiting longer than the recommended 28 days for a new date.

Culture

1 week ago GP surgery closure edges closer after approval from health and social care chiefs

Councillor James MacLaren has been campaigning to prevent the shutdown of Langbank Branch Surgery.

Politics

1 week ago More than 100,000 patients getting faster care thanks to GP advice scheme – DHSC

The initiative, known as advice and guidance, allows family doctors to seek advice from specialists on the phone or online.

Science

1 week ago Warning West Lothian drug deaths drop could be reversed by synthetic opioids

The head of West Lothian’s Health and Social Care Partnership Alison White said “one death is too many" after 2024 figures revealed drug deaths had fallen across Scotland.

Events

2 w. ago Pharmacists ‘using personal finances and remortgaging to keep businesses afloat’

It comes as a survey found almost four in 10 pharmacies are unable to pay bills for medication on time.

Economics

3 w. ago Offer to increase UK spending on medicines shelved, Government says

Officials launched a review of the voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing, access and growth earlier this year.

Politics

4 w. ago More checks, tests and scans to be offered out of hours at local health centres

There are 100 community diagnostic centres across England offering out-of-hours services, 12 hours a day seven days a week

Science