31 h. ago NHS Scotland needs even greater changes than just a few walk

Record View says it’s reasonable to ask if this SNP pledge is achievable, or whether it risks becoming an exercise in rearranging the deckchairs across a health service that’s already sinking.

Politics

47 h. ago 'Deeply unfair': Anger as breast cancer patients in Scotland denied 'promising' drug approved by NHS England

A drug that has been approved for use by the NHS in England has been rejected in Scotland

Science

48 h. ago New incurable blood cancer treatment given go ahead for NHS Scotland

The treatment is already approved for use by the NHS in England.

Events

67 h. ago Health calls ‘crippling’ police as they become ‘security guards’ of A&E – SPF

The Scottish Police Federation said some officers were spending up to 60% of their time dealing with Scots’ health issues due to failings in the NHS.

Events

69 h. ago Police acting as 'default security guards' in Scotland's A&E units as NHS pressures 'crippling'

NHS pressures on frontline officers is “crippling our ability” for policing, the chairman on the police union has warned.

Events

4 d. ago Scotland Health Awards 2025: Glasgow nurse nominated for readers' choice award after saving colleague's life

It’s time to have your say on who has made an outstanding contribution to our health service this year

Events

6 d. ago Trust level in Scottish Government revealed as NHS satisfaction plummets to record low

Public satisfaction with the NHS in Scotland has also fallen to an all-time low

Politics

2 w. ago Scotland’s NHS app to launch next year with full rollout expected by 2030

Government papers who ‘national priority services’ will not be available on the app until 2028.

Politics

2 w. ago NHS England tackles GP ‘8am scramble’ with new rules but will Scotland follow suit?

The changes will come into force at GPs in England next month.

Politics

2 w. ago Scotland's NHS app to be rolled out across the country from April 2026

The NHS app was initially due to be launched in 2023.

Politics

2 w. ago FMQs: John Swinney admits people 'waiting too long at A&E' as 'NHS on life support' across Scotland

The First Minister has been accused of letting down patients all across Scotland during an exchange with the Scottish Labour leader.

Politics

2 w. ago John Swinney apologises to Brooke Paterson after young footballer endured five hour wait for ambulance

Anas Sarwar raised the case of the Linlithgow player as an example of how "every part" of Scotland's NHS is continuing to struggle

Politics

3 w. ago Ketamine backed to treat depression but experts issue stark warning about risks

A drug derived from ketamine is already available on the NHS in Scotland but this goes one step further.

Events

4 w. ago GPs call on next Holyrood government to end 'chronic neglect' and solve NHS 'crisis'

GPs want Scottish ministers to promise at least 11 per cent of the NHS budget for general practice.

Politics

last month 'Workforce crisis' as hundreds of thousands of NHS shifts understaffed in Scotland

SNP ministers have been told to address the “workforce crisis”.

Events