NHS Scotland

Humza Yousaf holds a baby during an event in Glasgow as he campaigns to become the next SNP leader (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Yousaf needs to take time out from campaigning to address NHS crisis Ian Murray

From left: Michelle Lownie of Eden Scott and Loral Quinn of CodeClan. Picture: Killian McAleese.

Digital skills academy CodeClan and recruiter Eden Scott join forces Emma Newlands

The contact centre has been used to book vaccine appointments. Picture: Paul Maguire

Nearly 200 jobs to be axed at NHS helpline sparking fears of privatisation Jolene Campbell

Sue Webber is a Scottish Conservative MSP for the Lothians

Yousaf’s Holby City tribute act is no solution - Sue Webber Sue Webber

Workers voted to accept pay offer

Crippling strikes NHS called off after workers accept pay offer Jolene Campbell

NHS leaders in Scotland discuss ‘two tier’ proposal that would see wealthy patients pay for own treatment

NHS leaders in Scotland discuss having wealthy pay for treatment Will Millar

The Covid vaccine has saved tens of millions of lives worldwide (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/pool/Getty Images)

Coronavirus Danger of repeated Covid infections provides fresh incentive to get booster jag Steve Cardownie

Ewan and Vicky with their awards.

NHS Lothian staff recognised at national awards Kevin Quinn

Jo Dow, chief executive of Business Stream, outside the firm's Edinburgh Park offices.

Edinburgh water firm Business Stream hails £32 million savings Scott Reid

Lothian Tory MSP Sue Webber

Scotland’s poor health figures getting worse - Sue Webber Sue Webber

Conservative MSP Susan Webber

Still waiting for Yousaf’s waiting time data update - Sue Webber Sue Webber

Where Art I? Edinburgh Sketcher, 19 September 2022

Readers' letters: Misleading figures on NHS waiting list By The Newsroom

The Scottish Government said there will be some disruptions to NHS services on the day of the Queen's funeral, however, services including pre-planned treatments and winter vaccination programmes will continue. Picture: Adobe Stock

NHS appointments will take place ‘wherever possible’ on Queen's funeral Hannah Brown

NHS staff could strike, say the unions.

NHS Scotland staff ready to strike over pay, say unions Rebecca McCurdy

More than 2,300 nurses across Scotland responded to the survey. Picture: Michael Gillen

One in four nurses report patients treated in 'inappropriate' settings Dale Miller and Hannah Carmichael

Staff work at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Falkirk. Picture: Michael Gillen

Health Pay rise confirmed for NHS medical and dental staff in Scotland Dale Miller

Mesh campaigners protesting outside the New Victoria Hospital in Glasgow last November. Photo by John Devlin.

Midlothian MSP welcomes new treatment option for mesh removal Kevin Quinn

From left: Elaine Taylor, Jack Francis, Zoë Strong, and Jack Fisher of Pogo Studio. Picture: Stewart Attwood.

Software-focused start-up Pogo Studio’s Long Covid tech platform set for rollout Emma Newlands

Thousands have been left waiting for hours in Scotland's A&E departments

Casualty delays see record number left waiting in Scotland's hospitals Craig Paton

Picture Michael Gillen. Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert received an inspection earlier this year.

Inspection report for Forth Valley Royal Hospital Kevin Quinn

Stock photo.

Midlothian carers can’t afford fuel to drive to their clients Marie Sharp, LDR

The Scottish Government has offered a 5% pay rise to NHS Scotland Agenda for Change staff

Union leaders criticise 5% pay rise offer for health workers Stephen Mcilkenny

Blood and blood products are vital life savers and are in high demand
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Major drive to recruit new Scottish blood donors Katharine Hay

Lesley Stephen, who was diagnosed with HER2-positive breast cancer in 2014, said the approval of the new drug would allow for "kinder" treatment options. Picture: Chris Watt

Potential 'game changing' breast cancer drug approved in Scotland Martyn McLaughlin

Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

'Difficult decisions' for NHS as staff absences rise amid record Omicron cases Elsa Maishman

Waiting times in accident and emergency departments in Scotland are the second worst on record, with almost a third of patients having to wait longer than four hours.

A&E waiting time performance second worst on record Katharine Hay

Covid booster jabs: How to book booster jabs in Scotland - and who’s eligible for a Covid booster vaccine? (Image credit: Getty Images/Canva Pro)

How to book your Covid booster jabs - and who can get one Liv McMahon

Around 78 percent of patients from NHS Lothian received an echocardiogram in just one month

News Edinburgh heart patients among most likely to receive urgent treatment Shona Elliott

Over 10 million people have now received their Covid-19 vaccine boosters in the UK, as the government has allowed people over 50 and the clinically vulnerable to receive third jabs. Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images

How many people in Edinburgh have had their booster jab? Rachael Davies

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'Unacceptable situation' as 10,000 more people waiting for NHS tests since June Elsa Maishman

Dr Andrew Buist of BMA’s Scottish GP committee welcomed the additional funding.

Nicola Sturgeon announces £30 million fund to boost GP appointments Tom Eden

The A&E at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary is among those feeling the strain. Picture: Ian Georgeson

A&E waiting times improve slightly after record lows Tom Eden

This year, it's more important than ever to take up the flu vaccine if offered. Photo: scyther5 / Getty Images / Canva Pro. AndreyPopov / Getty Images / Canva Pro. zornam / Getty Images / Canva Pro.

How to book a flu jab: Where to get a flu jab in Edinburgh Rachael Davies

Soldiers have already been deployed to drive ambulances in Scotland. Picture date: Friday September 24, 2021.

Scottish Government requests military support for two Scottish health boards Elsa Maishman

David Brownlees from Whitburn was diagnosed with kidney cancer in January 2020.

Father diagnosed with gallstones actually had kidney cancer Shona Elliott

First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon gave an update to MSPs about Scotland's Covid-19 situation.

Nicola Sturgeon apologises after troubled vaccine passport launch Conor Matchett

The NHS Scotland Covid Status app continues to face technicial issues for many users across Scotland on Friday.

Issues with signing in continue for vaccine app Hannah Brown

Gorebridge Leisure Centre, which is now being used as a mass vaccination centre.

Midlothian flu vaccination programme gets underway on Monday Kevin Quinn

Scottish pop duo Hue and Cry were one of the Scottish names due to perform at the Breakout Festival which has now been postponed until May 2022.

Major Fife music festival postponed until summer 2022 Debbie Clarke

Waiting times have been growing at under-pressure hospitals

Scottish A&E waiting time performance second-worst since records began Tom Eden

The 23-year-old student has relocated home to Inverness since testing positive for Covid in January. Picture: Contributed

Scottish student with long Covid calls for more support Shona Elliott

Big brother Dean Gray, 13 said he can see how the cannabis oil is improving his eight-year-old brother Murray Gray’s life.

Teenager writes to Nicola Sturgeon begging her to back cannabis treatment Shona Elliott

Scotland’s A&E numbers are at their highest for almost two years.

A&E numbers highest since before pandemic Gary Flockhart