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Scotland's new suicide prevention action plan published

By Liz Wells 23 January 2026

A new national action plan setting out Scotland’s priorities for suicide prevention over the next three years has been backed by an increased budget of at least £3m in 2026-27.

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Scottish Government to invest over £2.4m to tackle gynaecological waiting times

By Liz Wells 21 January 2026

The Scottish Government has unveiled new plans to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040 and transform gynaecology services as part of the second phase of the Women’s Health Plan.

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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.

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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

BREAKING NEWS: Resident doctors strike in Scotland averted

By Liz Wells 09 January 2026

Resident doctors in Scotland have called off proposed strike action as the BMA considers a revised pay and contract reform offer.

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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.

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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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Doctors shape vision for future medical workforce

By Liz Wells 11 December 2025

Plans for the future medical workforce in Scotland should take into consideration the importance of ensuring doctors feel valued and inspired and able to sustain fulfilling careers, new research re...

DIGITAL

Scottish Government unveils funding for technology for diabetes patients

By Liz Wells 24 November 2025

The Scottish Government is to invest an additional £6.9m to ensure 2,500 people living with type 1 diabetes receive access to the latest technologies to help prevent serious health complications.

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