Health and Community Care
Thursday 17/07/2003
Health Minister approves health board's plans for modernisation money.
Health Minister Malcolm Chisholm announces a number of NHS Board and Trust re-appointments.
Wednesday 16/07/2003
Three new members take up posts on D&G NHS Board.
Wednesday 09/07/2003
Three new members announced to oversee healthcare provision in the Borders.
Census finds that services cater for 22,000 people each week across Scotland.
New appointments to NHS organisations overseeing healthcare provision in Fife.
Two new members announced to oversee healthcare provision in Forth Valley.
New member announced to oversee healthcare provision in Grampian.
Three new members announced to oversee healthcare provision in Lothian.
announcement of measures aimed at improving the continuous professional development of nurses.
Friday 04/07/2003
Private hospital bought by NHS treats more than 9,000 patients in its first year.
Wednesday 02/07/2003
Ayr Hospital [Health and Community Care]
Minister praises clinical staff at redesigned day surgery unit.
Monday 30/06/2003
Targets to reduce delayed discharge exceeded by local authority and NHS Partnerships.
Minister promises that 'kingpin' drug dealers will be targeted in ongoing fight.
Friday 27/06/2003
Changes allow cremation of body parts removed at post-mortem examinations.
Legislation published to bring the structure of NHSScotland up to date.
Thursday 26/06/2003
Re-appointment of part-time commissioner Mrs Margaret Ross to Mental Welfare Commission.
Tuesday 24/06/2003
Minister says new legislation means fairer deal for GPs and patients.
Monday 23/06/2003
Announcement of £400,000 for recruitment and to develop specialist posts.
Friday 20/06/2003
National swimming strategy aims to teach Scots children to swim by age ten.