NHS Scotland chief executive to step down

NHS Scotland chief executive to step down

By Liz Wells 16 March 2026

NHS Scotland chief executive Caroline Lamb is to step down after five years in the role.

NHS Scotland transforms dermatology care with digital pathway

By Liz Wells 26 February 2026

NHS Scotland and Consultant Connect are marking 12-months since the national rollout of Scotland’s Digital Dermatology Pathway began.

NHS Forth Valley launches plan to tackle racism

By Liz Wells 24 February 2026

NHS Forth Valley has launched a new anti-racism plan, which sets out the health board’s commitment to identify and challenge racism wherever it exists and drive meaningful change for all patients, ...

NHS waiting lists continue to fall in Scotland

By Liz Wells 24 February 2026

Waiting lists in Scotland continue to fall, with waits of more than a year decreasing for eight consecutive months, new data reveals.

NHS Ayrshire and Arran to get additional support

By Liz Wells 16 February 2026

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is to receive additional support over ongoing financial sustainability issues.

Long waits continue to fall in Scotland

By Liz Wells 04 February 2026

Waiting lists in Scotland have continued to fall, with waits of more than 52 weeks down seven months in a row.

Up for the challenge

By Lee Peart 26 January 2026

Recently appointed chief executive Laura Skaife-Knight shares the progress she and her team have made at Scotland’s most challenged health board, NHS Grampian.

Scottish Government to invest record levels in health and social care

By Liz Wells 14 January 2026

The Scottish Government's 2026-27 Budget includes a record £22.5bn for health and social care and an expansion of cost-of-living support.

Scottish Budget set to focus on NHS

By Liz Wells 12 January 2026

The Scottish Budget for the coming financial year will focus on public priorities, such as driving down NHS waiting lists, finance secretary Shona Robison has said.

Resident doctors strike in Scotland to cause 'substantial disruption'

By Liz Wells 07 January 2026

Strike action by resident doctors in Scotland will cause 'substantial disruption' and could 'bring about harm' if it goes ahead next week, health secretary Neil Gray has warned.

NHS Scotland waiting lists fall

By Liz Wells 06 January 2026

NHS Scotland long waits have fallen for the sixth consecutive month, with significant year-on-year increases in activity, new figures reveal.

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frederica-diamanta

Children's Commissioning Lead (CDC)

Grade 9, £39,890 - £44,096

Doncaster, South YorkshireGrade 9, £39,890 - £44,096

RECRUITER: City Of Doncaster Council

Social Worker (CTPLD)

£40,192 - £44,012 per annum plus an annual retention

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RECRUITER: The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

Director of Public Health

£109,483 to £122,620

Salford, Greater Manchester£109,483 to £122,620

RECRUITER: Salford City Council

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