Illnesses and long-term conditions
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Using genetics to improve health outcomes
Scotland’s first genomic medicine strategy will focus on cancer and rare conditions.
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Genomics in Scotland: Building our Future Strategy Summary
A five-year national strategy.
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Genomics in Scotland: Building our Future Strategy: Implementation Plan Year One
Genomics in Scotland: Building our Future. Implementation Plan Year One 2024-2025.
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Scotland's Genomic Medicine Strategy 2024-2029
Our strategy for transforming genomic medicine across Scotland from 2024 to 2029
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New disability benefit for pensioners
Five council areas named as first to get Pension Age Disability Payment
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Time Space Compassion in suicide prevention - practice stories - Volume 2
This the second collection of practice stories, illustrating the principles and supporting practices of Time Space Compassion - a relationship and person centred approach to suicide prevention.
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Ending HIV Transmission in Scotland by 2030: HIV Transmission Elimination Delivery Plan 2023-26
A detailed delivery plan outlining prioritised actions for the elimination of HIV Transmission in Scotland by 2030.
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The Draft Disability Assistance (Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance) Regulations 2024 - draft
Draft regulations setting out the rules and eligibility criteria for Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance which were sent to the Scottish Commission on Social Security on 11 March 2024.
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Speeding up cancer diagnoses
Report shows impact of Scotland’s first fast-track cancer diagnostic services.
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Community Glaucoma Service: equality impact assessment
Results of the equality impact assessment undertaken in relation to the Community Glaucoma Service, a new national NHS service supporting the discharge of lower risk glaucoma and treated ocular hypertension patients from hospital, to be registered with accredited community optometrists.
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Dementia strategy: initial 2-year delivery plan - 2024 to 2026
This delivery plan sets out how Scottish Government and COSLA will work with the voices of lived experience and delivery partners to begin to realise the vision for change set out in our new dementia strategy for Scotland: Everyone's Story
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Scottish Child Payment: Service Level Agreement between Scottish Ministers and The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Service Level Agreement between Scottish Ministers and The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions in Respect of Scottish Child Payment
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Am Plana Nàiseanta airson Dùthaich a tha Math a Thaobh Biadh: Sgrìobhainn Chochomhairleachaidh
This consultation covers the content of the national Good Food Nation Plan. It seeks views on the Outcomes; ways of measuring progress; and how different groups envision life in a Good Food Nation. It also seeks views on specified functions. This is a Gaelic translation of the consultation.
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Geàrr-iomradh air a' Phlana Nàiseanta airson Dùthaich a tha Math a Thaobh Biadh
The national Good Food Nation Plan sets out six over-arching Outcomes; the range of targets and indicators that will be used to gauge progress towards achieving them; and details of food-related policies and initiatives from across the Scottish Government. This is a Gaelic summary of the Plan.
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National Good Food Nation Plan: consultation - easy read
Easy read version of our consultation on the national Good Food Nation Plan, which sets out the Government's goals for food and how we will achieve them.
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National Good Food Nation Plan
The national Good Food Nation Plan sets out six over-arching Outcomes for a Good Food Nation; the range of targets and indicators that will be used to gauge progress towards achieving them; and details of a wide range of food-related policies and initiatives from across the Scottish Government.
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National Good Food Nation Plan: consultation
We are consulting on the first national Good Food Nation Plan. We are seeking views on the national Good Food Nation Outcomes, ways of measuring progress and how different groups envision life in a Good Food Nation. It also seeks views on specified functions.
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National Care Service Forum 2023: report - easy read
This easy read report contains findings and next steps from the National Care Service Forum 2023. The forum was held on 30 October 2023 at Glasgow Science Centre.
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National Care Service Forum 2023: report
Findings and next steps from the National Care Service Forum 2023. The forum was held on 30 October 2023 at Glasgow Science Centre.
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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus - quality prescribing strategy: improvement guide 2024 to 2027
This quality prescribing guide is intended to support clinicians across the multidisciplinary team and people with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) in shared decision-making and the effective use of medicines, and offers practical advice and options for tailoring care to the needs and preferences of individuals.
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Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill: consultation
We are committed to protecting, respecting and championing the rights of people with learning disabilities and neurodivergent people. This consultation on proposals for a Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill seeks the views of everyone on how we can do this.
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Scottish Household Survey 2022: Key Findings
Selected findings from the 2022 Scottish Household Survey, organised by topic area.
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Endometriosis: lived experience insight report 2023
Details the findings from a series of endometriosis lived experience interviews. It seeks to raise awareness of endometriosis by providing an insight into experiences of accessing care and support across Scotland and how living with endometriosis can impact a person’s quality of life.
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The Scottish Health Survey 2022 – volume 1: main report
This report presents results for the Scottish Health Survey 2022, providing information on the health and factors relating to health of people living in Scotland.
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The Scottish Health Survey 2022 – volume 2: technical report
This publication presents information on the methodology and fieldwork from the Scottish Health Survey 2022.
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The Scottish Health Survey 2022: summary report
Key findings from the Scottish Health Survey 2022 report.
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Sexual health and blood borne virus action plan: 2023 to 2026
This action plan outlines the sexual health and blood borne virus (HIV, hepatitis C, hepatitis B) priorities for Scotland for 2023 to 2026.
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Cancer services action plan 2020 to 2023: final report
This final report has been prepared following the end of the 2020 National Cancer Plan 'Recovery and Redesign: Cancer Services' in March 2023. This report provides a brief summary of progress against the outstanding actions as from August 2022.
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Tobacco and vaping framework: roadmap to 2034
This focuses on both tobacco and vaping and sets our direction to 2034. It also includes the first implementation plan, which will run until November 2025.
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Health and social care: winter preparedness plan 2023-2024
This winter plan represents a whole system approach to responding to a surge in demand for health and social care services and sets out the actions to help relieve pressure points across the system. The measures outlined are applicable throughout the year when we may face increased pressures.
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National Care Service: forum programme - easy read
This is the easy-read programme for the National Care Service Forum 2023. The Forum was at Glasgow Science Centre on 30 October 2023.
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National Care Service: forum Zoom discussion guide - easy read
Guide to group discussions for people attending the National Care Service Forum 2023 by Zoom. The Forum was held on 30 October 2023.
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National Care Service: forum discussion guide - easy read
Guide to group discussions for people attending the National Care Service Forum 2023 in person. The Forum was at Glasgow Science Centre on 30 October 2023.
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Value based health and care: action plan
Sets out the actions to support health and care colleagues practise Realistic Medicine and deliver value based health and care, by focusing on outcomes that matter to people, optimising use of health and care resources, and contributing to a more sustainable health and care system.
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National Assistance (Assessment of Resources) Regulations 1992 amendments - Windrush Compensation Scheme: equality impact assessment
Equality impact assessment (EQIA) for the amendments to the National Assistance (Assessment of Resources) Regulations 1992 in respect of the Windrush Compensation Scheme.
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National Care Service - keeping care support local part 1 – local services: regional forums - easy read findings summary
In summer 2023, we held events across Scotland as part of our work to co-design the National Care Service (NCS). The events covered different themes. This easy-read report contains feedback on the Keeping care support local part 1 – local services theme.
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National Care Service - realising rights and responsibilities: regional forums - easy read findings summary
In summer 2023, we held events across Scotland as part of our work to co-design the National Care Service (NCS). The events covered different themes. This easy read report contains feedback on the realising rights and responsibilities theme.
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National Care Service - keeping care support local part 2 – community health care: regional forums - easy read findings summary
In summer 2023, we held events across Scotland as part of our work to co-design the National Care Service (NCS). The events covered different themes. This easy read report contains feedback on the Keeping care support local part 2 - community health care theme.
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National Care Service - making sure your voice is heard: regional forums - easy read findings summary
In summer 2023, we held events across Scotland as part of our work to co-design the National Care Service (NCS). The events covered different themes. This easy-read report contains feedback on the Making sure your voice is heard theme.
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National Care Service - information sharing to improve care support: regional forums - easy read findings summary
In summer 2023, we held events across Scotland as part of our work to co-design the National Care Service (NCS). The events covered different themes. This easy-read report contains feedback on the Information sharing to improve care support theme.
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National Care Service - valuing the workforce: regional forums - easy read findings summary
In summer 2023, we held events across Scotland as part of our work to co-design the National Care Service. The events covered five co-design themes. This easy-read report relates to feedback gathered from the Valuing the Workforce co-design theme events.
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National Care Service - realising rights and responsibilities: regional forums - findings summary
In summer 2023, we held events across Scotland as part of our work to co-design the National Care Service (NCS). The events covered different themes. This report contains feedback on the Realising Rights and Responsibilities theme.
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National Care Service - making sure my voice is heard: regional forums - findings summary
In summer 2023, we held events across Scotland as part of our work to co-design the National Care Service (NCS). The events covered different themes. This report contains feedback on the Making sure your voice is heard theme.
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National Care Service - valuing the workforce: regional forums - findings summary
In summer 2023, we held events across Scotland as part of our work to co-design the National Care Service (NCS). The events covered different themes. This report contains feedback on the Valuing the Workforce theme.
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National Care Service - information sharing to improve care support: regional forums - findings summary
In summer 2023, we held events across Scotland as part of our work to co-design the National Care Service (NCS). The events covered different themes. This report contains feedback on the information sharing to improve care support theme.
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National Care Service - keeping care support local part 1 – local services: regional forums - findings summary
In summer 2023, we held events across Scotland as part of our work to co-design the National Care Service (NCS). The events covered different themes. This report contains feedback on the Keeping care support local part one – local services theme.
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National Care Service - keeping care support local part 2 – community health care: regional forums - findings summary
In summer 2023, we held events across Scotland as part of our work to co-design the National Care Service (NCS). The events covered different themes. This report contains feedback on the Keeping care support local part two - community health care theme.
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Adult Disability Payment: Service Level Agreement between The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and Scottish Ministers
Service Level Agreement between The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and Scottish Ministers in respect of Adult Disability Payment
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Pain Management Panel - engagement: phase 2 report
The second independently produced report of consultations with the Scottish Government Pain Management Panel. The membership consists of people with lived experience of chronic pain and will help shape the planning and delivery of our Framework for Pain Management Service.
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Quality prescribing for respiratory illness 2024 to 2027 - draft guidance: consultation
We are consulting on this draft guide which aims to optimise treatment outcomes in the management of respiratory illness. Produced by Scottish Government, NHS Scotland and Experts by Experience, it builds on the 2018 to 2021 strategy. It promotes person-centred care, the 7-Steps process for medicine reviews and shared decision-making.
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Adult Disability Payment - mobility component: consultation analysis - easy read
Easy read version of the independent analysis of the responses to the consultation on the eligibility criteria for the mobility component of Adult Disability Payment (ADP).
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Funding to support Long Covid projects
New health board service helping people with the condition.
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Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme 2017: April 2023 amendment
A Scheme of support and assistance for those infected with Hepatitis C, HIV, or both, as a result of NHS treatment.
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Stroke improvement plan: equality impact assessment
Equality impact assessment (EQIA) for the stroke improvement plan which includes summary, background, key findings and conclusions.
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Stroke improvement plan: fairer Scotland duty summary
Summary of aims and expected outcomes of the stroke improvement plan and summary of assessment findings.
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Stroke improvement plan: island communities impact assessment
Island communities impact assessment for the stroke improvement plan.
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Stroke improvement plan: business and regulatory impact assessment
Business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) including purpose, intended effects, vision and priorities for the stroke improvement plan.
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Further investment in cancer support services
£9 million extension of partnership to help patients.
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Increasing access to diabetes technology
£350,000 funding to speed up delivery.
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Discovering meaning, purpose and hope through person centred wellbeing and spiritual care: framework
The framework reflects the considerable developments resulting from the increased professionalism in spiritual care over the last twenty years. It firmly establishes the role of spiritual care as an integral part of health and social care provision.
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Time Space Compassion - supporting people who are having a suicidal crisis: guide - easy read
Easy read version of the Time Space Compassion introductory guide to supporting people in suicidal crisis. It has been developed for use by people and services who regularly come into contact and support people in suicidal crisis.
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New cancer strategy launched to improve survival
Ten year plan to tackle disease.
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Stroke improvement plan 2023
Sets out our priorities and the actions we will take to minimise preventable strokes and ensure timely and equitable access to life-saving treatment and a person centred, holistic approach to care that supports rehabilitation.
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Scottish Health Survey - information assurance and risk: data protection impact assessment
Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) for the Scottish Health Survey.
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New dementia strategy for Scotland: Everyone's Story
The new Dementia Strategy for Scotland is a 10-year vision for change. This strategy was developed in collaboration with people with lived experience and our wider partners. It is the culmination of eight months of engagement with people across Scotland, focussed on how we improve delivery
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New dementia strategy for Scotland: summary
This summary of our New Dementia Strategy for Scotland (a 10-year vision for change) sets out the difference we want to make, prioritising how we improve delivery and impact, with a focus on enhancing community supports.
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Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) Services in Scotland: Findings from an analysis of surveys issued to NHS Boards in Autumn 2022
This report analyses survey responses from ten NHS Health Boards in Scotland to understand delivery of ME/CFS services, implementation of the updated ME/CFS NICE guidelines, barriers and opportunities to implementing the guidelines, and options for future ME/CFS service development.
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Social Security - Scottish Carer's Assistance consultation: Scottish Government response - easy read
Easy read version of the Scottish Government response to the Scottish Carer's Assistance consultation carried out between 28 February 2022 and 25 May 2022.
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Equality, opportunity, community: New leadership - A fresh start
This publication sets out the First Minister’s vision for Scotland and the outcomes he and his government aim to achieve by 2026.
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Scottish Health Survey (2024 onwards): content review
We ran this questionnaire review in order to seek users' views on the content of the Scottish Health Survey (SHeS) from 2024 onwards.
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Raising awareness of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Campaign to highlight symptoms of Crohn’s and Colitis.
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Genomics in Scotland: Building our Future
This publication sets out our intention for genomic medicine in Scotland.
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Social security - Scottish Carer's Assistance consultation: Scottish Government response
Our response to the consultation analysis report about the Scottish Carer's Assistance consultation undertaken between 28 February 2022 and 25 May 2022.
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Long-term Monitoring of Health Inequalities March 2023 report
Annual update of the long-term monitoring of health inequalities headline indicators.
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Disability and Carer Benefits Expert Advisory Group - beyond a safe and secure transfer: advice
This proactive advice outlines a number of recommendations the Disability and Carer Benefits Expert Advisory Group made on the additional positive impact which disability and carer’s assistance could make, following the safe and secure transfer of all clients on to new forms of Scottish assistance.
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Dementia strategy - national conversation: what people told us
High-level summary of the collective written and oral evidence we received on our national conversation to information a new dementia strategy. It outlines the range of responses received, as well as the evidence-based rigour we brought to this analysis through using thematic analysis techniques.
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Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME-CFS): good practice statement
Guidance to support the diagnosis and management of ME/CFS in primary care. This was originally published in 2010 and we have partially updated it to insert key recommendations from the NICE Guideline on ME/CFS published in October 2021.
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Transitions to adulthood for disabled young people: literature review
A literature review, commissioned by the Scottish Government, of existing Scottish, UK and International evidence on the experiences faced by disabled young people during their transition to adulthood. The review also explores best practice in supporting disabled young people during this time.
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Transitions to adulthood for disabled young people: literature review - easy read
Easy read version of the literature review, commissioned by the Scottish Government, of existing research and evidence on disabled young people’s experiences of transitions to adulthood.
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Choosing a care home on discharge from hospital: guidance
Refreshed guidance for health boards, local authorities and Integration Authorities on supporting patients and families through the process of choosing a care home on discharge from hospital.
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Improving equity of access to cancer clinical trials in Scotland
This report summarises the findings and recommendations of an Equity of Access Short Life Working Group. This is provided as a compilation of work package reports.
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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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Restricting alcohol advertising and promotion: consultation
This consultation seeks views on potential restrictions to alcohol advertising and promotion in Scotland.
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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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Strokes: progressive stroke pathway
The progressive stroke pathway, produced by the National Advisory Committee for Stroke (NACS), sets out a vision of what progressive stroke care in Scotland should comprise.
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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
The number of positive cases in Scotland is 36, including one case transmitted in the community.
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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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