Illnesses and long-term conditions

Vaccine programme expanded to protect those most at risk during COVID-19 pandemic.

Additional therapy available to NHS.

Framework approved by the National Cancer Recovery Group for the recovery of cancer surgery during the coronavirus pandemic.

Updated guidance for those shielding.

Sets out how existing planning arrangements, structures and national health protection guidance is being adapted to address the challenges of the next phases of the public health management of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Patients will receive letters to reschedule appointments.

Pause on shielding to be considered.

Patients whose appointments were cancelled can now contact GP practice.

Report from the independent Advisory Group established by the Scottish Government to advise on Scotland’s economic recovery in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Interim treatment options during the COVID-19 pandemic supported by the COVID-19 National Cancer Medicines Advisory Group.

Everyone with symptoms urged to book a test.

Everyone over the age of five with symptoms eligible to be tested.

Three NHS health boards to pilot software.

Support for people shielding during COVID-19.

Funding boost for specialist organisations to deal with coronavirus pressures.

Target reached as capacity increases.

This governance framework outlines the interim arrangements in NHSScotland for oversight of proposed changes to adult systemic anticancer therapy (SACT) practice in the context of COVID-19.

Clinical guidelines agreed by the National Cancer Treatment Response Group to be used in discussion with patients on a case-by-case basis during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Supplies to be given to unpaid and family carers and personal assistants.

New campaign urges people to contact a doctor.

First Minister opens discussion on “new normal”.

Local services to supply groceries and medicines to those most at risk.

Over 500 staff working on site.

More than 200 machines adapted to aid coronavirus response.

Extra help with coronavirus pressures.

Charges covered for three months.

Improved distribution system for vital equipment.

Household members with symptoms to be tested.

Tailored support to protect those at highest risk.

UK Coronavirus Bill supported by MSPs.

Patients with concerns about symptoms advised to dial 111 if they need help.

Scottish Government to meet increased costs.

Pharmacists empowered to help more patients during COVID-19 outbreak.

Non-urgent elective care to be postponed.

Two patients with coronavirus have now died in Scotland.

Those most at risk strongly advised to reduce unnecessary contact.

Public should only contact GP or NHS 111 if symptoms worsen.

Action to support the economy.

Action required to protect the resilience of critical emergency services during Covid-19 (coronavirus) outbreak.

Those with mild symptoms of COVID-19 to take appropriate steps.

Finance Secretary responds to UK Budget.

Tips highlight how staff can prevent spread of infection.

Public have vital role to play in helping contain any outbreak.

First Minister visits NHS 24 contact centre.

Public have vital role to play in helping contain any outbreak.

Resilience and response arrangements.

Update on position in Scotland following first positive case.

First positive case in Scotland.

Scotland stands ready for potential outbreak.

Sample of patients with flu to be tested.

‘Drive through’ testing introduced for NHS Lothian.

Specific advice for students and staff.

Scotland prepared for coronavirus outbreak.

New guidance for travellers returning from overseas.

Public Health regulations updated.

Scottish facilities deliver quicker results.

CMO thanks NHS staff.

Two Scottish facilities established.

Joint statement from the Chief Medical Officers of Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Two patients test negative.

Report highlights strategy’s progress.

We are seeking your views on the draft Respiratory Care Action Plan for Scotland and the commitments it sets out.

Investment of £4.5 million to improve care.

The framework sets out a vision for driving improvement in the care and support for those with neurological conditions in Scotland.

Summary of the key themes from our public consultation on a draft national action plan for neurological conditions.

Quick guide (HCS2) to help with health costs and includes charges and optical voucher values at November 2019.

Efforts to minimise any delays to children’s flu vaccination.

Scottish Government discussions secure medicines for NHS Scotland.

Scottish Government will accept all recommendations.

The report on how best to implement changes to breast cancer management in NHS Tayside.

New partnership to help cancer patients. 

Effective elimination of hepatitis C by 2024.

Public Health Minister informs Scottish Parliament.

More accurate scans for advanced patients.

Investment in new technology.

Results of second national patient survey.

New campaign focuses on spotting the early signs.

Consultation launched on restricting junk food promotions.

Campaign to reduce fear of cancer underway.

World Sepsis Day: Spotting the signs