First Minister promises no compulsory redundancies in health board cuts

First Minister promises no compulsory redundancies in health board cuts

By Lee Peart 03 September 2026

Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney has promised there will be no compulsory redundances in radical plans to cut the number of health boards from 14 to 2 announced this week.

Government rows back on plans to exclude councils from ICBs

By Lee Peart 02 September 2026

Plans to exclude councils from ICBs have been scrapped by the Government.

Significant NHS structural reforms announced in Scotland

By Lee Peart 02 September 2026

Scottish First Minister John Swinney has announced significant structural NHS reforms.

Support for upfront healthcare student costs

By Lee Peart 01 September 2026

Healthcare students are to receive upfront support for travel and accommodation costs for clinical placements under new plans to reduce the financial barriers to training.

Slower recruitment and hospital activity growth help slash NHS top-up

By Lee Peart 28 August 2026

Slower recruitment and hospital activity growth contributed to a much smaller NHS budget top-up in 2025-26, the IFS has revealed.

NHS satisfaction levels improve but concerns remain

By Lee Peart 26 August 2026

NHS patient satisfaction levels improved in the past year although concerns remain in some areas, according to a CQC survey.

'Post code lottery' in continence care revealed

By Lee Peart 21 August 2026

A ‘post code lottery’ in continence care across England has been revealed by Freedom of Information (FOI) requests.

Doctors enter formal dispute over funding cuts

By Lee Peart 19 August 2026

Doctors in Cheshire and Merseyside have entered a formal dispute with the secretary of state for health and social care over money saving targets.

Scottish Government 'actively considering' corridor data collection

By Lee Peart 18 August 2026

Scottish health and social care secretary Angela Constance has said the Government is ‘actively considering’ the collecting corridor care data.

THE BIG INTERVIEW: Reasons for concern

By Lee Peart 14 August 2026

In an exclusive interview, health spokesperson for the Liberal Democrats, Helen Morgan explains her concerns about the Health Bill.

NHS waiting list falls slightly despite record demand

By Lee Peart 13 August 2026

The NHS waiting list dropped slightly in June after rising in April and May, NHSE has revealed.

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