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This #InternationalNursesDay, Sandie Sutherland, clinical nurse manager at NHS Highland, shares what the profession means to her. #nursesday


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.



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

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.




📣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.





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

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.



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.


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…