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
Consultations
Support for adult victims of trafficking and exploitation - guidance: consultation analysis
06 October 2026
Cardiovascular risk reduction - quality prescribing guidance 2026-2029: consultation
28 September 2026
Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 - code of practice updates: consultation
06 August 2026
Statistics and research
News
Supporting autistic adults
Improving outcomes for neurodivergent and autistic people, and people with learning disabilities.
Independent review of maternity services begins
Improving care for women and babies across Scotland.
Delivering better local mental health support
Improving mental health and wellbeing
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