Health and Community Care
Monday 21/07/2008
Cabinet Secretary on the road to talk about alcohol.
Thursday 17/07/2008
Increased support for carers will include 10,000 extra respite weeks.
Wednesday 16/07/2008
Two pilot initiatives will provide therapy, including telephone and online help services.
Thursday 10/07/2008
£95 million emergency care centre to be built in Aberdeen.
Funding for health boards in the Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland.
Wednesday 09/07/2008
New state of the art cancer and heart disease research centre on Tayside.
Kidney dialysis patients are getting more involved in their care.
Tuesday 08/07/2008
Nutrition champions appointed to help ensure the dietary needs of all patients are met.
Health Secretary tells medical conference NHS must stay 'true to founding principles'.
Thursday 03/07/2008
Four UK Health Ministers reaffirm commitment to core values of the health service.
Official opening of new West of Scotland medical facilty by HM the Queen.
Wednesday 02/07/2008
Programnme of events to mark the start of anniversary week.
New figures highlight crucial role of hand hygiene in preventing infection - Health Secretary.
Monday 30/06/2008
Minister raises prospect of FOI being extended to organisations carrying out public functions.
Launch of campaign to highlight importance of maintaining national standards.
New £500,000 facility at Uist and Barra Hospital.
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
Local authorities across Scotland to sign up to plans for more flexible delivery of services.
Expert clinicians to carry out review of anaesthetic services at Dunbartonshire Hospital.
Friday 27/06/2008
New vetting and barring scheme to strengthen protection for children and protected adults.
Thursday 26/06/2008
Kitchen on wheels to give children and parents lessons on simple healthy cooking.
MSPs pass legislation to ensure healthy food is on the menu in primaries.
Number of deaths on Scotland's roads 10 per cent down on previous year.
Review of how best to provide essential services to the country's 600,000 veterans.
Elected boards will make them 'more accountable and responsive' - Health Secretary.