Health

Michael Matheson: I’m not optimistic about a change of government at Westminster

The MSP has taken over responsibility for the NHS at possibly the toughest time in its 75-year history

Anas Sarwar blames ‘SNP incompetence’ for rising access to private healthcare

Over 17,000 patients have waited more than 18 months for NHS treatment, according to recent figures

NHS Scotland strikes a 'last resort' as staff 'can't afford to feed their families'

Testing times: Why making a GP appointment is unlikely to get any easier

Humza Yousaf urged to act on worst-ever emergency department waiting times

NHS Scotland set for transformative collaboration

Next phase of UK medical drone network launches

Humza Yousaf to join event discussing future of Scotland's NHS

Opposition parties call for action as ONS figures show rise in Scottish long Covid cases

No Magic Pill: After Covid, how are Scotland's health & care services?

Joanna Cherry and Robin Harper call to close Sandyford service for trans children

Alcohol deaths in Scotland at highest level since 2008

Scotland’s drug deaths: We need to learn lessons from those who die

Scotland's drug death toll hits 1,330 in 2021

Government urged to go much further to reduce drug deaths ahead of official report into 2021 figures

Social prescribing empowers people to take control of their health and wellbeing

Scottish nurses balloted over pay deal and industrial action

NHS to meet costs for mesh-injured women getting removal surgery in US

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Pressure on the PM: Zahawi replaces Sunak as Chancellor after shock resignation

Abortion: If we’re not pushing forward, we’re going backwards

Nicola Sturgeon defends missed cancer treatment targets

Associate Feature: Humza Yousaf opens new genomics facility in Livingston

Government accused of grabbing power from councils with proposed National Care Service

Dying well in Scotland: Minister to address palliative care breakfast briefing

Nursing leaders call for urgent action over Scottish staff levels