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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.

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’.

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