NHS Scotland

A First Bus driving under the bridge at Glasgow Central station

Bus journeys in west of Scotland to be capped at £2 from Monday

First Minister John Swinney announced the move in his programme for government, alongside plans to cut health boards from 14 to two.

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6 hrs ago

A woman pushing a trolley past the vegetable section of a supermarket

Food price cap and public sector reform: Five things from the programme for government

A summary of the key announcements from John Swinney's programme for government.

6 hrs ago

13 hrs ago

An aerial view of Aberdeen Royal Infirmary with surrounding buildings and ambulances queued outside

Health board sorry after death of man given wrong types of food

The 89-year-old died after developing a lung infection in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary in 2024.

13 hrs ago

1 day ago

Hospital corridor with healthcare staff and equipment visible in the background, while a seated patient is being pushed in a wheeled hospital chair by another person. A staff member in blue scrubs and a face mask walks along the corridor, with treatment rooms and medical workstations lining both sides.

Scottish hospitals told corridor care 'unacceptable' in new NHS plan

Health Secretary Angela Constance said the scheme would deliver more treatment at home and in communities, with new hubs to direct people to these sources of care.

1 day ago

4 days ago

A group of hospital workers, holding signs and banners, outside a large hospital building

NHS workers call off strike after pay offer

Ward clerks at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde had been due to walk out from Monday.

4 days ago

21 Aug 2026

A hospital waiting room with six patients sitting in rows of blue seats.

Scotland's NHS is putting reputation before patient safety - officials

Senior health officials say there is a "culture of cover-up" and problems with patients' concerns being ignored in the NHS.

21 Aug 2026

Robot in hallway of a medical centre with its screen reading "Going to the waiting room"

The robot helping with NHS health checks

A Dundee GP has trialled a robot that takes patients through health checks to save the doctor's time.

21 Aug 2026

A man seated in a clinic or office consultation room using a digital health monitoring device. A blood pressure cuff is attached to one arm, with the device resting on a desk. A touchscreen unit stands nearby, and computer monitors are visible in the background.

'It's a bit odd at first': The robot helping with NHS health checks

A Dundee GP has trialled a robot that takes patients through health checks to save the doctor's time.

21 Aug 2026

19 Aug 2026

A large white building with ambulances parked outside

Taxpayers will foot bill for shortfall on PFI hospital upgrades

Tens of millions of pounds will be needed to bring the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh up to scratch when it transfers to public ownership next year.

19 Aug 2026