Tag: Health Secretary

Former Scottish health secretary named honorary professor by QMU

News

Ryan Nixon - March 7, 2022

FORMER Scottish health secretary Jeane Freeman OBE has been appointed an honorary professor at Queen Margaret University. The role will see Professor Freeman contribute...

NHS staff awarded pay rise after their efforts during the pandemic

Health

Claire Lindsay - August 13, 2021

NHS MEDICAL and dental staff have been granted a 3% pay rise by the Scottish government. The raise comes at a time to recognise their...

Scottish under-18s to be offered Pfizer vaccine throughout August

Health

Claire Lindsay - August 9, 2021

DROP-IN clinics for Coronavirus vaccinations will now be offering them to 16–17-year-olds this week, confirms the Health Secretary. Starting from the weekend the under 18-year-olds...

Cancer Patients to be provided with pre-treatment support in Scotland

Health

Claire Lindsay - August 5, 2021

A NEW scheme aiming to provide cancer patients with pre-treatment support is launching across Scotland After the Scottish Government’s investment of £270,000, Prehabilitation, pre-treatment rehabilitation...

Scottish Government announces Vaccine drop-ins available for all over 18s

Coronavirus News

Claire Lindsay - July 2, 2021

EVERY mainland health board in Scotland will now be offering drop-in vaccinations against Coronavirus for over 18s. The programme has almost reached its goal of...