Health and Community Care
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.
Wednesday 25/06/2008
Cash to be made available to allow GP practices to extend opening hours with nursing support.
Tuesday 24/06/2008
From 2011, all 65-year-old men will be offered an ultrasound scan to detect abdominal aortic aneurysms.
New bill means diagnosis of pleural plaques will continue to give grounds for damages.
Government supplies £600,000 to help identify barriers to potential.
Latest figures show more children taking school meals.
Monday 23/06/2008
Consultation suggests one year minimum as new approach to housing homeless people.
Number of bodies scrutinising public services to fall by 25 per cent - Finance Secretary.
Government statement on data loss.
Sunday 22/06/2008
Extra £40 million of new funding to promote physical activity and good diet.