Nursing union votes to accept NHS 5.5% pay rise in Scotland
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has voted to accept a 5.5% pay rise from the Scottish government. The union in Scotland ...
Unison votes to accept 5.5% NHS pay deal in Scotland
Members of the largest trade union in the NHS have voted to accept a 5.5% pay deal on offer from the Scottish government.
National Health Executive4h
NHS Scotland winter preparedness plan launches earlier than ever before
“As winter approaches, the NHS will see surges in demand across all health, social care and social work services,” commented ...
'The indignity of corridor care': How Scotland's NHS 'perma-crisis' must be fixed to avoid worst winter yet
There is a “greater risk than ever” that NHS services in Scotland will struggle to cope this winter, ministers have been ...
Cancer waiting times improve for NHS Scotland but target still being missed
Waiting times for cancer care have improved, but the NHS is still missing a key target, new figures show. Cancer treatment ...
NHS Scotland winter plan to 'maximise' theatre capacity
The Scottish Government and Cosla have published the Health and Social Care Winter Preparedness Plan for 2024/25 - so what does it say?
NHS staff urged to only use medical gloves if needed in bid to cut costs
NHS Grampian said its "Gloves Off" campaign aimed to cut down on unnecessary waste and costs by reminding staff to carefully ...
Personnel Today2d
Thousands of NHS staff in Scotland accept pay offer
Thousands of NHS staff in Scotland have voted to accept the Scottish government’s pay offer, ending a consultation process.
Another winter crisis? Five key markers for NHS performance
As the Scottish Government publishes its winter plan for the NHS in 2024/25, the Herald takes a look at whether the NHS is doing better than it ...
Who can get an NHS Covid jab this autumn?
The NHS is offering autumn Covid boosters to the most vulnerable in October. Many pharmacies also now sell the Covid jab ...
Tory MSP and practising GP 'terrified' of what winter will bring for NHS in Scotland
A Tory MSP and practising GP has said he is “terrified” of what the winter will bring for Scotland’s NHS. Dr Sandesh Gulhane criticised the Scottish Government after it published its winter ...
Nursing Times2d
NHS pay offer in Scotland gets backing from RCN members
Members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) in Scotland are the latest to give the green light to the government’s 2024-25 ...