Illnesses and long-term conditions
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Cancer waiting times - effective breach analysis 2023: standard operating procedure
Dynamic tracking of cancer pathways is core business in each NHS Health Board. Effective escalation is required to ensure all milestones of the cancer pathways are met. Where a breach occurs a detailed analysis is crucial to understand the challenges and to take action to avoid any future breach.
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Rare disease action plan
Scotland’s first action plan for rare disease sets out the actions that we, our NHS, partners and stakeholders will take to improve the lives of people in living with a rare disease. The plan supports the shared priorities of the 2021 UK Rare Diseases Framework.
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Winter vaccines reminder for eligible groups.
Hospitalisations for COVID-19 and flu increasing.
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Lung cancer services redesigned
£3 million investment for accelerated treatment.
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World’s first online HIV prevention service
Pilot clinic to be developed.
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Boost for long COVID support advice line
Help for those with longer-term symptoms.
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Interim report shows value of Rapid Cancer Diagnostic Services
Hundreds of patients receive earlier referral.
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Innovative health technology helping patients
More than 5,000 procedures performed.
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Helping detect cancer earlier
Rapid Diagnostic Services to be established in a further two areas.
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Innovative cancer programme extended
Patients report quicker and easier treatment.
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Improving cancer waiting times
£10 million allocated to speed up cancer services.
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Modernising breast screening services
Review of breast screening programme published.
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£3 million awarded to long COVID projects
Targeted support based on views of patients and clinicians.
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Scotland's Global Affairs Framework
The Global Affairs Framework sets out the values and principles underpinning the Scottish Government’s international work and the basis on which the Scottish Government will prioritise its international activity.
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New ‘stay at home’ guidance published
Changes from 1 May.
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End of the Highest Risk List
List to close on 31 May.
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Cancer workforce: clinical leadership guidance
Information for cancer service colleagues across NHS Scotland on opportunities for developing clinical leadership skills. The guidance highlights tools to help identify leadership development needs and how to progress these at all career stages.
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£1 million to support people with neurological conditions
Migraine Trust among projects benefiting from investment.
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Neurological care and support: framework for action 2020-2025
The framework sets out a vision for driving improvement in the care and support for those with neurological conditions in Scotland.
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Help for people living with dementia
Extra £1 million will help people shape the services they need.
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Distance Aware
Voluntary scheme to encourage people to give space.
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Vaccinations for youngsters with specific medical conditions
Invitations being sent from this week.
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Helping those living with chronic pain
Additional funding for pain management care.
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Funding for Precision Medicine research
Four projects to look at improving the targeting of serious illness treatments.
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Autumn/Winter vaccination milestone
One and half million third doses and boosters delivered.
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Online portal for Autumn/Winter vaccination programme
Advance booking facility for booster and flu jabs.
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Hospitals roll out three-in-one winter virus tests
£5 million investment to help ease patient congestion.
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Roll-out of new diabetes test
World-leading test to improve diagnosis.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Scotland's Long Covid service
This paper sets out the key elements that underpin our approach to care and support for people with long Covid.
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Records check for women excluded from cervical screening programme
Women’s Health Minister Maree Todd updates Parliament on remedying screening system issues.
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Long COVID Support Fund
£10 million for NHS Boards.
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School flu vaccinations get underway
Free vaccine extended to secondary school pupils
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NHS Recovery Plan
More than £1 billion to improve care and tackle backlog.
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Prehabilitation for cancer patients
£270,000 pilot scheme gives pre-treatment support.
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Improving cancer waiting times
£10 million investment in cancer care.
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Self-registration portal for all over 18s
Every adult can sign up for a vaccine.
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Transvaginal Mesh Removal (Cost Reimbursement) (Scotland) Bill: business and regulatory impact assessment
A business and regulatory impact assessment for the introduction of the Transvaginal Mesh Removal (Cost Reimbursement) (Scotland) Bill.
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Transvaginal Mesh Removal (Cost Reimbursement) (Scotland) Bill: equality impact assessment
The results of an equality impact assessment for the introduction of the Transvaginal Mesh Removal (Cost Reimbursement) (Scotland) Bill.
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Transvaginal Mesh Removal (Cost Reimbursement) (Scotland) Bill: fairer Scotland duty assessment
Fairer Scotland Duty - Assessment Not Required Declaration for the Transvaginal Mesh Removal (Cost Reimbursement) (Scotland) Bill.
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Surgical robots for NHS Scotland
£20 million for advanced technology to treat cancer.
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New lung cancer detection campaign
Get potential symptoms checked early by your GP.
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Support for people with neurological conditions
Over £700,000 allocated to projects around the country.
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Supporting women injured by mesh
Proposal to refund private removal costs.
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New variant of COVID-19 detected in Scotland
Health protection teams tracking cases.
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Diabetes care - Diabetes improvement plan: commitments - 2021 to 2026
Our Diabetes improvement plan refresh reflects the current challenges facing people living with diabetes. It also strengthens the actions set in our original plan to improve the prevention, treatment and care for all people in Scotland affected by diabetes.
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Diabetes care - progress against national priorities: commitments - 2021 to 2026
This report outlines the significant progress that has been achieved against each of the eight priorities set in our first Diabetes Improvement Plan, which was published in 2014.
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Blood plasma supply changes
Safe use of plasma for life-saving treatment.
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Next stage for vaccine programme
Priority group 6 receive appointments.
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Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine national roll-out
Doses to be administered at over 1,000 GP practices and community centres.
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Vaccines reach 113,459 people
Roll-out continues across Scotland.
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Roll-out of Astrazeneca vaccine gets underway
GPs in Dundee start administering first doses to over-80s.
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Approval for new COVID-19 vaccine
Green light for Oxford AstraZeneca.
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Cancer services - action plan: equalities impact assessment
Equalities Impact Assessment (EQIA) evaluates how the Cancer Recovery Plan (Recovery and Redesign: An Action Plan for Cancer Services) will affect individuals once implemented, with a focus on those in direct contact with cancer services.
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Cancer services - action plan: business and regulatory impact assessment
Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA) considering the likely costs, benefits and risks of the Cancer Recovery Plan (Recovery and Redesign: An Action Plan for Cancer Services).
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Cancer services - action plan: Fairer Scotland duty summary
The Fairer Scotland Duty assessment looked at the development of the Cancer Recovery Plan (Recovery and Redesign: An Action Plan for Cancer Services) and how more can be done in order to reduce inequalities among cancer services. The duty focussed on socio-economic inequalities, such as low income, low wealth, and area deprivation.
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Blood donor criteria updated
Fairer risk assessment to be implemented.
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Opening of specialist eye facility
First of Scotland's National Elective Centres.
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Investment for cancer services.
New Action Plan for the recovery and redesign of cancer care.
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Recovery and redesign: cancer services - action plan
In response to the pandemic, we have adapted to new circumstances in which cancer services continue to operate. The plan details actions that will both redesign cancer services to benefit patients, and increase our services’ overall resilience to future rises in COVID-19 prevalence.
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Eliminating HIV transmission by 2030
Plan announced to mark World Aids Day.
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Second phase of flu vaccine
Adults over 60 invited for vaccine.
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Better outcomes for stroke patients
Patients receiving thrombectomy procedures this year.
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Respiratory care action plan draft: consultation report
The analysis of the consultation responses for the draft Respiratory Care Action Plan for Scotland, which sets out our vision for driving improvement in the diagnosis, treatment and care for those living with respiratory conditions.
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Preparing the NHS for winter during a pandemic
Additional £37 million to support health and care services.
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Clinical and scientific review of testing
Testing capacity on track to reach 65,000.
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Bowel Screening Programme to resume
Home testing kits to be posted.
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Support for people with neurological conditions
Almost £500,000 allocated to projects around the country.
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Plan to remobilise and re-design cancer care
Experience of patients at core of new recovery plan.
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COVID-19 rehabilitation and recovery
Support for services helping those affected.
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More people to get free flu jab
Vaccine programme expanded to protect those most at risk during COVID-19 pandemic.
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Treating cystic fibrosis
Additional therapy available to NHS.
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Shielding to be paused
Updated guidance for those shielding.
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Breast Cancer Screening to resume
Patients will receive letters to reschedule appointments.
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Next steps for people shielding
Pause on shielding to be considered.
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Resuming cervical screening
Patients whose appointments were cancelled can now contact GP practice.
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Test and Protect rolled out nationally
Everyone with symptoms urged to book a test.
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Expansion of COVID-19 testing
Everyone over the age of five with symptoms eligible to be tested.
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Contact tracing technology piloted
Three NHS health boards to pilot software.
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Deliveries of essential supplies
Support for people shielding during COVID-19.
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Support for autistic people
Funding boost for specialist organisations to deal with coronavirus pressures.
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Testing expansion
Target reached as capacity increases.
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Extending PPE access to all social care providers
Supplies to be given to unpaid and family carers and personal assistants.
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Urgent medical help still available
New campaign urges people to contact a doctor.
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Looking beyond lockdown
First Minister opens discussion on “new normal”.
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Deliveries for high risk groups
Local services to supply groceries and medicines to those most at risk.
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Construction underway at NHS Louisa Jordan
Over 500 staff working on site.
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Anaesthetic machines boost ventilator capacity
More than 200 machines adapted to aid coronavirus response.
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Support for GP practices
Extra help with coronavirus pressures.
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Free hospital TV for patients
Charges covered for three months.
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Protection for health and social care staff
Improved distribution system for vital equipment.
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COVID-19 testing to get key workers back to work
Household members with symptoms to be tested.
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Shielding people ‘at risk’ from coronavirus
Tailored support to protect those at highest risk.
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Emergency coronavirus powers
UK Coronavirus Bill supported by MSPs.
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New NHS 24 arrangements for coronavirus
Patients with concerns about symptoms advised to dial 111 if they need help.
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Social care at heart of response to coronavirus (COVID-19)
Scottish Government to meet increased costs.
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Enhanced role for community pharmacists
Pharmacists empowered to help more patients during COVID-19 outbreak.
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NHS Scotland placed on emergency footing
Non-urgent elective care to be postponed.
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Death of a second patient with coronavirus (COVID-19)
Two patients with coronavirus have now died in Scotland.
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People advised to limit social contact
Those most at risk strongly advised to reduce unnecessary contact.
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COVID-19 testing update
Public should only contact GP or NHS 111 if symptoms worsen.
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COVID-19 helpline for Scottish businesses
Action to support the economy.
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First Minister announces large events to be cancelled
Action required to protect the resilience of critical emergency services during Covid-19 (coronavirus) outbreak.
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People with symptoms told to stay at home
Those with mild symptoms of COVID-19 to take appropriate steps.
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Joint working needed on funding for coronavirus response
Finance Secretary responds to UK Budget.
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COVID-19: First case of community transmission in Scotland
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Workplace advice contained in new coronavirus guidance
Tips highlight how staff can prevent spread of infection.
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Three new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19)
Public have vital role to play in helping contain any outbreak.
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Public encouraged to stay informed on coronavirus
First Minister visits NHS 24 contact centre.
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Two new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19)
Public have vital role to play in helping contain any outbreak.
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Action Plan on coronavirus (COVID-19)
Resilience and response arrangements.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) – update following resilience meetings
Update on position in Scotland following first positive case.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) confirmed in Scotland
First positive case in Scotland.
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Preparations for COVID-19
Scotland stands ready for potential outbreak.
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New measures to prevent coronavirus spread
Sample of patients with flu to be tested.
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Testing arrangements expanded for coronavirus
‘Drive through’ testing introduced for NHS Lothian.
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Coronavirus guidance issued for education providers
Specific advice for students and staff.
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Preparations for coronavirus stepped up
Scotland prepared for coronavirus outbreak.
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Coronavirus travel advice updated
New guidance for travellers returning from overseas.
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Coronavirus becomes notifiable disease in Scotland
Public Health regulations updated.
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Coronavirus testing
Scottish facilities deliver quicker results.
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Coronavirus preparation praised
CMO thanks NHS staff.
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Novel coronavirus testing
Two Scottish facilities established.
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Novel coronavirus update
Joint statement from the Chief Medical Officers of Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Health inequalities statistics released
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Wuhan novel coronavirus update
Two patients test negative.
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More people giving CPR
Report highlights strategy’s progress.
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Draft respiratory care action plan: consultation
We are seeking your views on the draft Respiratory Care Action Plan for Scotland and the commitments it sets out.
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Improving support for neurological conditions
Investment of £4.5 million to improve care.
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Neurological care and support: consultation report
Summary of the key themes from our public consultation on a draft national action plan for neurological conditions.
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Update on flu programme
Efforts to minimise any delays to children’s flu vaccination.
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Health Secretary welcomes cystic fibrosis drug pricing agreement
Scottish Government discussions secure medicines for NHS Scotland.
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Tayside breast cancer treatment review
Scottish Government will accept all recommendations.
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Tayside Breast Cancer Independent Advisory Group: final report
The report on how best to implement changes to breast cancer management in NHS Tayside.
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£18 million funding for cancer support workers
New partnership to help cancer patients.
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Eliminating hepatitis C
Effective elimination of hepatitis C by 2024.
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Review of Breast Screening Programme announced
Public Health Minister informs Scottish Parliament.
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Better treatment for prostate cancer
More accurate scans for advanced patients.
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Home blood pressure monitoring
Investment in new technology.
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Cancer care in Scotland rated highly
Results of second national patient survey.
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Raising awareness of sepsis
New campaign focuses on spotting the early signs.
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Improving Scotland’s diet
Consultation launched on restricting junk food promotions.
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Detect Cancer Early
Campaign to reduce fear of cancer underway.
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Increase in awareness of sepsis
World Sepsis Day: Spotting the signs
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More Scots confident about giving CPR
'500 Miles' film success.
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