Patient Covid vaccine status now available to Scottish health professionals
Health and care professionals across Scotland can now discover if a patient is vaccinated against Covid-19. Staff across a wide range of clinical settings, including NHS Scotland health boards, are...
Edinburgh biotech firm to bring operating theatre to high street
An Edinburgh-based eye care technology firm is aiming to take cataract treatment from the operating theatre to the high street after signing a major investment deal in China. Edinburgh Biosciences...
NHS recovery demands bold thinking
After an election campaign where restart and recovery took centre stage, it’s now up to the Scottish Government to deliver on pledges made during the campaign trail. For all the...
Free mental health services for all in Scottish Borders as NHS waiting times soar
Two online mental health and wellbeing services have been launched by Scottish Borders Council to ensure young people in the region receive and have access to timely support. The council has...
Online resource launched to support pupils’ mental health
An online learning resource to help school staff support young people’s mental health has been unveiled by the Scottish Government today. Staff will be able to learn more about factors...
Pupils help launch online mental health services for all across Aberdeenshire
Two online mental health support services have gone live in Aberdeenshire this week, available for free to everyone aged 10 and over. The launch of the mental health platforms has...
NHS Scotland invests £20m in 10 surgical robots to improve cancer treatment
NHS Scotland has invested around £20 million in 10 surgical robots in a bid to complete less invasive procedures on cancer patients and boost hospital capacity across the country. The...
Come fly with me – Covid digital vaccination certificate prepares for take-off
When it comes to testing technology on users Deryck Mitchelson turned to an unusual focus group. He asked his elderly mum and dad to register their house as a venue...
US life sciences multinational to create more than 150 jobs in West Lothian
A US life sciences multinational has announced a £3.8m investment at its West Lothian site, which will lead to the creation of 156 skilled jobs over the next three years....
Lanarkshire residents can now get fit online – with ‘Weigh to Go’
NHS Lanarkshire has launched a free online fitness series to help the local community get in shape and lead a healthier lifestyle. The local health board’s community adult weight management...
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