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National agency set to transform social work in Scotland

By Liz Wells 18 March 2026

Scotland's National Social Work Agency (NSWA), a dedicated body to drive improvement and support social work workforce, has launched.

REGULATION

Legislation to make non-surgical procedures safer passed in Scotland

By Liz Wells 18 March 2026

The Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill, which regulates higher-risk cosmetic procedures such as Botox and fillers, has been passed.

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Scottish Government launches new body to drive transformation across health and social care

By Liz Wells 04 March 2026

The Scottish Government has announced that a new body to drive transformation across the health and care system and the wider public sector will be established on 1 April 2026.

DIGITAL

NHS Forth Valley set to introduce robotic-assisted surgery

By Liz Wells 25 February 2026

NHS Forth Valley has approved plans to introduce Robotic Assisted Surgery (RAS) after securing £2.5m of Scottish Government funding.

NHS FORTH VALLEY

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, ...

WAITING TIMES

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.

COMMUNITY

Scottish Government unveils further details about GP walk-in clinics

By Liz Wells 24 February 2026

Patients seeking access to GP-led care without an appointment are to benefit from a total of 16 planned centres across Scotland, First Minister John Swinney has announced.

ROYAL COLLEGE OF MIDWIVES

RCM in Scotland demands 'urgent action' over staffing

By Liz Wells 06 February 2026

The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) in Scotland has launched a safe staffing campaign and manifesto, calling on the Scottish Government to take urgent action to address critical challenges putting ...

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Scottish Budget and Spending Review signal 'big shifts' in health spending

By Liz Wells 06 February 2026

The Scottish Budget relies on ambitious efficiency savings to shift health spending, new analysis reveals.

WAITING TIMES

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.

ROYAL COLLEGE OF MIDWIVES

Midwives and maternity staff in Scotland receive pay boost

By Liz Wells 29 January 2026

Midwives and maternity staff in Scotland will receive a pay boost after inflation protection negotiated by the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) was triggered.