Health

Fewer children treated within mental health waiting time target

Scottish Government accused to “failing young people” after new figures show hundreds waiting more than a year

Heroin assisted service to be evaluated by addiction experts

The service will be studied to develop a blueprint for similar services in the UK and around the world

The year in social security calls for a different approach

Meeting Mr Wright: NHS Scotland’s new boss on a lifetime in the health service

Jeane Freeman: striking the balance

Associate feature: Why social work is integral to good health

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

'The NHS needs a long-term strategic plan': Miles Briggs on overcoming party politics for the NHS

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

Rising pressure: How Scotland can tackle its health challenges

New Scottish funeral benefit launches next week

Associate feature: Primary care services from your local community pharmacy

NHS is too politicised, says Miles Briggs

It’s galling that the menopause is seen as yet another thing that women should grit their teeth and get through

Former NHS chief calls for rethink of waiting time target

Terminally ill man issues assisted death plea to MSPs

Health: Jeane Freeman has spent the year fighting fires

Q&A: Jeane Freeman on the NHS, hospital infections and obesity

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