Policies
- Alcohol and drugs
- Child protection
- Death and end of life
- Disabled people
- Food and drink
- Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC)
- Gypsy/Travellers
- Health improvement
- Health workforce
- Healthcare standards
- Illnesses and long-term conditions
- Independent living
- Maternal and child health
- Mental health
- Physical activity and sport
- Primary care services
- Science and research
- Smoking and vaping
- Social care
Featured
Publications
Inspector of Burial, Cremation and Funeral Directors: annual report 2025 to 2026
08 September 2026
Dementia post-diagnostic support evaluation: final report
08 September 2026
Pain Management Task Force minutes: June 2026
04 September 2026
Consultations
Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 - code of practice updates: consultation
06 August 2026
Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 - code of practice updates: consultation - Easy Read
06 August 2026
Care home and 'care at home' service providers - FOISA extension: consultation analysis
31 July 2026
Statistics and research
News
Bringing healthcare closer to home
Deputy First Minister visits Hospital at Home hub
Improving Hospital Flow
Home first approach to care.
Expanding community audiology services
Improving access to drop-in hearing aid services.
People and directorates
Cabinet Secretary and Ministers
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Angela Constance MSP
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Maree Todd MSP
Minister for Mental Wellbeing, Public Health, Sport, Alcohol and Drugs
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Alison Thewliss MSP
Directorates
- Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
- Chief Medical Officer Directorate
- Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
- Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
- Children and Families Directorate
- Early Learning and Childcare Directorate
- Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
- Health Workforce Directorate
- Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
- Justice Directorate
- Local Government and Housing Directorate
- Marine Directorate
- Mental Health Directorate
- Population Health Directorate
- Primary Care Directorate
- Social Care and National Care Service Development