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The NCS interim Advisory Board is set to meet for the first time on 21 May. This is an important step forward in progress for the NCS and wider social care reform. Read more about the interim Board and membership here -> gov.scot/groups/nationa…

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To improve flow in acute hospitals and support increases in community care, @Scotgov will expand Hospital at Home to at least 2,000 beds by the end of 2026, meaning the service, which provides hospital level care at home, will become the biggest hospital in Scotland. #ScotPfG.

To improve flow in acute hospitals and support increases in community care, @Scotgov will expand Hospital at Home to at least 2,000 beds by the end of 2026, meaning the service, which provides hospital level care at home, will become the biggest hospital in Scotland. #ScotPfG.
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This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek we are highlighting mental health & wellbeing community support If you’re struggling with your mental wellbeing, feeling low, having problems sleeping, or dealing with grief or loneliness – you are not alone! Find help ➡️ nhsinform.scot/mind-to-mind

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek we are highlighting mental health & wellbeing community support

If you’re struggling with your mental wellbeing, feeling low, having problems sleeping, or dealing with grief or loneliness – you are not alone!

Find help ➡️ nhsinform.scot/mind-to-mind
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Cardiology nurses will be supported through The National Specialist Nursing In Cardiology Framework to develop advanced skills, qualifications and clinical experience to enable them to treat a wider range of patients and heart conditions. More - gov.scot/news/improving…

Cardiology nurses will be supported through The National Specialist Nursing In Cardiology Framework to develop advanced skills, qualifications and clinical experience to enable them to treat a wider range of patients and heart conditions. 

More - gov.scot/news/improving…
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Public Health Minister Jenni Minto MSP launched The National Specialist Nursing In Cardiology Framework at NHS Forth Valley. The framework is a collaboration between @ScotGov, nursing representatives from all NHS health boards, and NHS Education for Scotland.

Public Health Minister <a href="/jenni_minto/">Jenni Minto MSP</a> launched The National Specialist Nursing In Cardiology Framework at NHS Forth Valley. The framework is a collaboration between @ScotGov, nursing representatives from all NHS health boards, and NHS Education for Scotland.
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"Hugely beneficial for patients." Heart failure nurse Antonia Docherty describes the impact of the National Specialist Nursing In Cardiology Framework. More - gov.scot/news/improving…

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Social Care Minister Maree Todd has given a statement to parliament on the impact of UK Government decisions on Scotland’s social care sector.

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Today, Health Secretary @NeilCGray visited Gartnavel Hospital to see how Scottish Government investment is delivering faster, better care for patients and to highlight the #ScotPfG commitment to 50% more surgical procedures like hip & knee replacements.

Today, Health Secretary @NeilCGray visited Gartnavel Hospital to see how <a href="/scotgov/">Scottish Government</a> investment is delivering faster, better care for patients and to highlight the #ScotPfG commitment to 50% more surgical procedures like hip &amp; knee replacements.
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Over 300 people are with us in Glasgow today for our second Creating Hope Together conference. A day of sharing, building connections, celebrating success - and probably a few tears, too. Stay with us - and if you're here, use #SuicidePreventionScotland. đź©·

Over 300 people are with us in Glasgow today for our second Creating Hope Together conference. 

A day of sharing, building connections, celebrating success - and probably a few tears, too. 

Stay with us - and if you're here, use #SuicidePreventionScotland. đź©·
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This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek we are highlighting community based mental health & wellbeing support. This includes the early intervention and prevention work of the 4,700 community projects supported by @ScotGov funding. Find out more ➡️ ow.ly/916450VT4Yj

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek we are highlighting community based mental health &amp; wellbeing support. 

This includes the early intervention and prevention work of the 4,700 community projects supported by @ScotGov funding. 

Find out more ➡️ ow.ly/916450VT4Yj
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📣Scottish Parliament has voted to accept the nomination of Patient Safety Commissioner for Scotland. Public Health Minister Jenni Minto MSP congratulated Ms Titchener on her appointment & thanked those patients who helped to create the legislation which has allowed this appointment.

📣<a href="/ScotParl/">Scottish Parliament</a> has voted to accept the nomination of Patient Safety Commissioner for Scotland.
 
Public Health Minister <a href="/jenni_minto/">Jenni Minto MSP</a> congratulated Ms Titchener on her appointment &amp; thanked those patients who helped to create the legislation which has allowed this appointment.
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The EPIC project, led by NHS Lothian, shows that early prehabilitation measures for lung cancer patients meant they had a reduced time spent in hospital in six weeks from diagnosis by 75%. Learn more about the study: news.nhslothian.scot/2025/05/16/ear…

The EPIC project, led by NHS Lothian, shows that early prehabilitation measures for lung cancer patients meant they had a reduced time spent in hospital in six weeks from diagnosis by 75%.

Learn more about the study: news.nhslothian.scot/2025/05/16/ear…
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Nurses, midwives and other healthcare staff across Scotland have voted to accept an 8% pay increase, over two years, that will ensure they continue to be the best paid in the UK, Health Secretary @Neilcgray has announced. More➡️ow.ly/BBz650VU24W

Nurses, midwives and other healthcare staff across Scotland have voted to accept an 8% pay increase, over two years, that will ensure they continue to be the best paid in the UK, Health Secretary @Neilcgray has announced.

More➡️ow.ly/BBz650VU24W
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Foster to make a difference. If you can provide stability and care, you can provide the loving foster home he needs. Learn about support available: fostercare.campaign.gov.scot

Foster to make a difference.

If you can provide stability and care, you can provide the loving foster home he needs. 

Learn about support available: fostercare.campaign.gov.scot
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Public Health Minister Jenni Minto MSP said the HPV vaccine is very safe and is being delivered all over the world. Pupils Firrhill High School in Edinburgh explained why they came forward for inoculation. #VaccinesWork

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Migrants make a huge contribution to Scotland, so we need a migration system that meets Scotland’s needs. First Minister John Swinney met social care, education, rural, tourism, business and local government representatives to discuss UK Government proposals to cut immigration.

Migrants make a huge contribution to Scotland, so we need a migration system that meets Scotland’s needs.

First Minister <a href="/JohnSwinney/">John Swinney</a> met social care, education, rural, tourism, business and local government representatives to discuss UK Government proposals to cut immigration.
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Women's Health Minister, Jenni Minto, visited the new gynae unit at Queen Margaret Hospital to see how the improved space will benefit women in @NHSFife

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On a visit to Street Connect in Glasgow, Health Secretary Neil Gray MSP heard how Scottish Government backing enables it to offer a range of projects to support recovery for those dealing with problematic substance use and issues including homelessness and mental health.

On a visit to Street Connect in Glasgow, Health Secretary <a href="/neilcgray/">Neil Gray MSP</a> heard how <a href="/scotgov/">Scottish Government</a> backing enables it to offer a range of projects to support recovery for those dealing with problematic substance use and issues including homelessness and mental health.
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People with lived experience of social care and community health are at the heart of the National Care Service Interim Advisory Board. Social Care Minister Maree Todd attended the inaugural meeting at City of Glasgow College, chaired by @SuzDZ. ➡️gov.scot/groups/nationa…