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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.

WORKFORCE

Palliative care learning hub launches in Scotland

By Liz Wells 27 January 2026

A new online learning hub providing free palliative care education resources for Scotland's health and social care workforce has been launched.

NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE

UK's largest lab deal to deliver diagnostics for Glasgow-based patients

By Liz Wells 20 November 2025

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) has awarded a major new contract to healthcare company Abbott, to ensure the continued delivery of laboratory services for patients across its acute hospital ...

GP APPOINTMENTS

Scotland's GPs see increase in access to care

By Liz Wells 05 November 2025

GPs in Scotland have seen an increase in the number of times people accessing care at surgeries.

PREVENTION

Scotland's drug-checking pilot moves forward

By Liz Wells 20 October 2025

The University of Dundee has agreed to host Scotland’s first national testing and research laboratory for drug-checking, boosting efforts to cut drug-related harm and save lives.

WORKFORCE

Members appointed to NHS Golden Jubilee board

By Liz Wells 17 October 2025

David McClelland and Steve Plummer have been appointed as members of the NHS Golden Jubilee board.

WORKFORCE

Strike ballot planned for resident doctors in Scotland

By Liz Wells 14 October 2025

BMA Scotland is planning to ballot its resident doctor members on strike action after the Scottish Government ‘U-turned on a crucial commitment on pay’.

GPS

Scotland's GP workforce increases

By Liz Wells 27 August 2025

The number of whole time equivalent GPs in Scotland has increased by 4% in the past year to 3,591.5, new data reveals.

CANCER CARE

Risk of dying from cancer at lowest on record in Scotland

By Liz Wells 19 August 2025

The risk of dying from cancer for people living in Scotland is at the lowest on record, new figures reveal.

WORKFORCE

NHS Ayrshire & Arran chief executive stepping down

By Liz Wells 15 August 2025

NHS Ayrshire & Arran has confirmed that its chief executive, Claire Burden, will be stepping down from her position to take time out and pursue further academic study.

PREVENTION