Health

Concern after it emerges less than half of Scottish hospitals have been inspected in last five years

There was particular concern about hospitals serving rural areas

Ex-spin doctor tells UK Covid inquiry the government ignored scientists on Eat Out to Help Out scheme

Foul-mouthed Whatsapp messages revealed to official inquiry

Alcohol sales up in Scotland

More powers for pharmacists 'can improve out-of-hours care'

‘Serious concerns’ lead to removal of doctor training at Highland hospital

Health and social care ‘national conversation’ launched

NHS Forth Valley chief to lead Scotland’s maternity review

Medical research centre receives funding

New study launched to help improve the lives of the elderly

Food poverty in Scotland worse than food bank figures suggest, warn experts

Labour accuse SNP of 'unforgivable ignorance' over GPs

Cut sugary drinks from children’s diet, parents advised

Energy in, energy out - tackling childhood obesity

A year on from record medal haul at Commonwealth Games, what lies in store for sport in Scotland?

Uncomfortable reading for NHS chiefs

Jason Leitch responds to Scottish Academy report

Poor leadership and working culture in NHS, warn health bodies

Telecoms expert to enable digital health growth in third sector

Doctors welcome primary care plans, but ‘more needed’

Scotland has long maintained it is fairer to the rest of the UK in its approach to welfare; now it has the means to prove it’

The Arches closure is bad for Glasgow's health

Dundee hospital safe but needs better communication, reports CMO

NHS Highland ‘complacent’ over finances say MSPs

Scotland's Health Secretary on the challenges ahead

Soapbox: mental health stigma in the workplace is a major issue - Judith Robertson

Call for investigation over A&E ‘manipulation’ claims