The flu season is already underway in Scotland with cases continuing to increase over the last couple of weeks. Every vaccination helps reduce the risk of flu spreading in homes and care settings, keeping vulnerable individuals safe and services running smoothly. Politics
Labour MP Imogen Walker spoke out after NHS Lanarkshire said it was only now appointing kids who were referred to its Neurodevelopmental Service in August 2021. Politics
It follows feedback gathered from patients and visitors across its three acute hospital sites. Politics
The health board says this is "an early start for flu this winter". Politics
The £20 million investment will be targeted at initiatives by health boards to increase social care capacity and provide extra support at the front door of A&Es, which will reduce admissions and relieve pressure on acute services. Economics
Adele Pessina, a key member of the Cancer Care Pharmacy Team at University Hospital Wishaw, is honoured in the Pharmacy Technician of the Year category. Science
EXCLUSIVE: NHS Lanarkshire is struggling to meet demand with almost 7,000 residents waiting more than a year for treatment. Science