Details of the Scottish Government's spending plans.
Health and social care
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
Mental Health law: forms
28 August 2026
Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment (CRWIA) for the Integration Joint Board: Roles, Responsibilities and Membership Guidance (Update)
28 August 2026
Island Communities Impact Assessment (ICIA) for the Integration Joint Board: Roles, Responsibilities and Membership Guidance (Update)
28 August 2026
Consultations
Consultation on Updates to the Code of Practice for the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003
06 August 2026
Consultation on Updates to the Code of Practice for the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 - easy read version
06 August 2026
Care home and 'care at home' service providers - FOISA extension: consultation analysis
31 July 2026
Statistics and research
Gambling Harm Treatment and Support in Scotland: Current provisions and future directions
07 August 2026
National Care Service: Complaints - Co-design Partnership Programme report
06 August 2026
National Care Service: Complaints - Co-design Partnership Programme report - Easy read version
06 August 2026
News
NHS IVF access criteria review
Review aims to widen access to NHS fertility treatment.
New GP walk-in services announced
More than 30 services will be opened across Scotland.
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