Health

Jeane Freeman says 'discussion to be had' about whether Scotland needs 14 health boards

The Cabinet Health Secretary told a Holyrood fringe event last night “that conversation could start in the next year, leading into the 2020 election"

Drug deaths taskforce meets for first time

The taskforce set up to tackle Scotland's "drug death crisis" added new members who have experience with drug use and recovery

Women ‘suffering and dying’ because of inequalities in heart disease diagnosis and treatment

Jeane Freeman tells Matt Hancock no-deal Brexit medicine plans ‘not normal, or sensible’

New life science research centre to create more than 30 high skilled jobs in Inverness

Illegal to refuse tattoos to people with HIV

Scottish Government announces public inquiry into Queen Elizabeth and Sick Kids hospitals

UK Government documents confirm that a no-deal Brexit could lead to shortages of food and medicine

Edinburgh children’s hospital delayed another year with £16m extra cost

New Scottish funeral benefit launches next week

NHS is too politicised, says Miles Briggs

Former NHS chief calls for rethink of waiting time target

Terminally ill man issues assisted death plea to MSPs

Drug deaths taskforce membership announced ahead of first meeting

Nearly nine out of ten Scots believe smart technologies will enhance healthcare delivery

Programme for Government: Focus on climate change, poverty and drugs deaths

NHS Scotland consultant and nursing vacancy rates hit ‘highest level since 2007’

Assisted dying campaigners renew calls for change in law

No-deal Brexit would have ‘potentially life-threatening consequences’ for disabled people

Chief medical officer recommends 'once for Scotland' consistency in cancer treatment

£18m package announced for personalised cancer support

Calorie contents should be listed on all Scottish menus, Foods Standards Scotland recommends

Virtual GP appointments trialled in Lanarkshire

Health groups call for 'urgent' introduction of junk food price promotion restrictions

Dundee drug treatment system ‘fractured’ and better leadership needed

Fake psychiatrist’s Scottish patients having records reviewed