Scot Gov Health

Drugs and Alcohol Policy Minister Maree Todd visited Street Fit Scotland to hear how it helps people who use substances to connect to supportive networks through physical and social activities. It is one of the recipients of £1 million funding for 28 grassroots drug projects.

Scotland is set to become the first country in the UK to publish a miscarriage patient charter – giving women clear information about the care and support they can expect from the NHS. Developed with @TommysCharity, @HeldInOurHearts and @MiscarriageAssoc gov.scot/publications/p…

The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Framework for Scotland has been published today. It sets out @ScotGov's vision for consistent, high-quality mental health support for veterans — wherever they live in Scotland. Find out more ➡️ gov.scot/publications/v…

Susan Douglas‑Scott CBE has been appointed Chair of the National Care Service Advisory Board. The Board brings together people with lived and professional experience of social care to drive improvement and help ensure services are consistent, fair and high‑quality across Scotland

Social Care Minister @ThomasCArthur has said the establishment of a new voluntary social care collective bargaining body will help improve pay and conditions for more than 110,000 workers. Find out more: gov.scot/news/improving…

Sport Minister @MareeToddMSP has congratulated Scottish athletes for their performances in the @MilanoCortina26 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

We’ve taken an important step for the potential Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence (LDAN) Bill by publishing current proposals, including draft provisions. This meets our 2024 commitment. A future Government will decide the next steps. gov.scot/publications/w…

Supporting families at risk of poverty and improving outcomes for children are at the heart of a new £7.5 million funding package. The @scotgov investment was announced by Public Health Minster Jenni Minto at Peat Road Medical Practice in Glasgow. gov.scot/news/tackling-…

The @JubileeHospital is playing a vital role in reducing waits across Scotland & has become the UK leader for hip & knee replacements From 1 Apr 2024 to 31 Mar 2025, the hospital performed 4,308 hip & knee replacements, surpassing all other UK centres ➡️nhsgoldenjubilee.co.uk/news/news-2026…

Sport Minister @MareeToddMSP visited Hollandbush Golf Club to learn more about Golf in Society’s plans to support people with longer-term conditions, such as dementia. through tailored golf lessons at 10 dedicated health hubs across Scotland.

Health Secretary @neilcgray visited @NHSForthValley to see how its Single Point of Contact programme is benefiting people with cancer and staff. It gives dedicated support to patients throughout treatment and will now be rolled out nationwide. More ➡️ gov.scot/news/cancer-pa…

Public Health Minister Jenni Minto visited Prepmate to learn about ways of preventing food and drink waste. This costs the average household £480 every year - much of it on healthy fruit and vegetables that can be eaten, shared or reused.

The @scotgov is providing £245,000 to support the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games King's Baton Relay. At least 22 community events will take place across Scotland from 1-23 July. Sport Minister Maree Todd visited GalGael to learn about its batons. ➡️ bit.ly/KBRfunding

At The Haven residential rehabilitation facility, which has received £600,000 in @scotgov funding for eight additional beds, Drugs and Alcohol Policy Minister Maree Todd launched a new joint plan to reduce deaths and harms caused by alcohol and drugs. ➡️bit.ly/AlcoholAndDrug…

Public Health Minister Jenni Minto met @kidneycareuk to discuss emotional & social support for people with kidney disease. More information - kidneycareuk.org/get-involved/h…

Minister @TomArthurMSP hosted the second cross-party summit on neurodevelopmental support. Attendees committed to continuing to work together to drive practical improvements, remove barriers and help create a more neurodiversity-affirming society. #NeurodevelopmentalSupport

This month is #EndometriosisAwarenessMonth 💛 @ScotGov joined @EndoWestLothian in their #LightUpYellow campaign to help raise awareness of endometriosis. Find out more about #endometriosis ➡️ youtube.com/watch?v=34syY5…

Public Health and Women's Health Minister Jenni Minto attended the Celebrating Breastfeeding in Scotland Conference. Breastfeeding rates in Scotland are the highest on record and this event celebrates the work to support new mums.

A new body to drive transformation across the NHS and wider public services will launch on 1 April. PSD Scotland will bring together the strengths of NHS Education for Scotland and NHS National Services Scotland to support health boards across Scotland. gov.scot/news/improving…