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WAITING LISTS

Outpatient waits over two years hit record levels in Scotland

By Lee Peart 30 May 2025

The number of people waiting two years for an outpatient appointment in Scotland has hit record levels.

PAY DEALS

Midwives and maternity care assistants in Scotland accept pay offer

By Liz Wells 14 May 2025

Midwives and maternity care assistants working in the NHS in Scotland have voted to accept a two-year pay offer of just over 8%.

ASSISTED DYING

Assisted dying bill passes first stage in Scotland

By Liz Wells 14 May 2025

Plans to legalise assisted dying in Scotland have passed the first stage after MSPs voted in favour of the bill.

PHARMACIES

Scotland pharmacy financial deal agreed

By Liz Wells 02 May 2025

Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS) has accepted the Scottish Government’s financial offer for the financial year 2025/26.

TECHNOLOGY

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde to expand virtual care capabilities

By Liz Wells 24 April 2025

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is partnering with Doccla, the provider of virtual care solutions, to co-develop the next generation of virtual hospital care.

PRIMARY CARE

Scotland's GP plan 'failing to deliver'

By Liz Wells 27 March 2025

The Scottish Government's agreement with GPs to improve general practice has failed to deliver on several of its commitments, new research reveals.

TECHNOLOGY

Scottish pharmacies to roll-out at-home test for cardiovascular disease

By Liz Wells 25 February 2025

PocDoc, the digital health diagnostics company, has launched a new partnership with Dears and Amiry & Gilbride Pharmacy - two independent community pharmacy chains in Scotland.

NHS ORKNEY