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No progress in NHS pay talks amid strike threat, says union

PAY talks between the Scottish Government and unions representing NHS staff “did not make any progress”, it has been claimed.

The National (Scotland)

Improved pay offer for NHS workers being put to unions, says Humza Yousaf

SCOTLAND’S Health Secretary has said that an improved pay offer is being put to unions representing NHS workers on Wednesday.

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf issues Covid warning as Scottish hospital cases soar

The Scottish Government have said that more than 1.3 million vaccines have been delivered to protect against the latest strains of flu and Covid-19 across the country

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New wave of Covid-19 expected to hit Scotland, Humza Yousaf warns

SCOTLAND is expecting a new wave of Covid-19 over the winter, the Health Secretary has said.

The National (Scotland)

NHS in Scotland facing 'most challenging' winter ever as service struggles to recover from covid pandemic

Health Secretary Humza Yousaf issued a dire warning to Scots ahead of the winter months saying it would be a "challenging" period.

Daily Record

Dentistry services remain below pre-pandemic figures in last quarter

DENTISTRY services provided to adults across Scotland remained below pre-pandemic levels in the quarter to June, according to the latest statistics.

The National (Scotland)

'Regressive': Humza Yousaf opposes Suella Braverman changing cannabis to class A drug

HOLYROOD Health Secretary Humza Yousaf has hit out at reports that the UK Home Secretary was “receptive” to arguments that cannabis should be a…

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Holyrood Health Secretary opposes Braverman changing cannabis to class A drug

Humza Yousaf called Suella Braverman’s idea of classifying cannabis as a Class A drug as ‘awful’ and ‘dangerous’.

The Independent UK

Humza Yousaf warns reclassifying cannabis would be 'awful' and 'dangerous'

The Scottish health secretary told the SNP conference there was a "very real" threat that the NHS would be sold-off in the future by the Conservatives.

Daily Record

Humza Yousaf branded ‘shameful’ after comment to protesting nurses

The Health Secretary told Royal College of Nursing (RCN) members “let’s not patronise each other” as they discussed an ongoing pay dispute.

The Independent UK

Nurses protest at SNP conference as Humza Yousaf warned over strike action

The health secretary met with members of the Royal College of Nursing who are calling for a pay rise to help staff struggling with the cost of living.

Daily Record

Senior nursing official has 'little confidence' in acceptable pay offer from Scots Government

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Scotland opened a ballot of members on Thursday that could result in staff taking strike action for the first time in Scotland.

Daily Record

UK economic policies likely to cause many more deaths than Covid – academic

The report urges the UK Government to reverse the policies and instead implement measures 'to protect the most vulnerable in society'

Wales Online

Health Secretary announces £600m plan to bolster NHS over winter

SCOTLAND'S Health Secretary has announced £600 million will be used to shore up the NHS over the winter months, but hinted that it will not…

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Almost half of Scots junior doctors could quit profession, survey finds

HEALTH Secretary Humza Yousaf is being urged to act as a new survey of junior doctors revealed almost half are considering quitting the profession.

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'Charlatan' Douglas Ross says Chancellor 'right' to U-turn on tax cuts

DOUGLAS Ross has said the Tory government was “right” to U-turn on plans to cut taxes for the rich – despite having publicly backed the policy.

Daily Record

Scots warned covid is 'not going away' with infections expected to rise during winter

Alex McMahon, the Scottish Government's chief nursing officer, warned the deadly virus is "not going away"

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf welcomes 'immediate improvement' in A&E waiting times

HEALTH Secretary Humza Yousaf has welcomed the “immediate improvement” in accident and emergency waiting times.

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Edinburgh hospital operated beyond capacity every day last month as pressure on NHS rises

Scottish Tories revealed that routine hourly checks by staff at the hospital showed the A&E capacity of 40 patients was exceeded by more than double throughout August

Daily Record

Scots A&E department beyond capacity as figures give ‘terrifying snapshot’ of pressure

Figures show Edinburgh Royal Infirmary’s emergency department has, on average, been beyond capacity for 22 hours per day since the start of 2022

Daily Record

Health and social workers no longer require weekly Covid-19 testing

Decision comes following the axing of mandatory face masks in social care homes

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Royal Infirmary hospital A&E waiting times branded 'unacceptable'

NHS Lothian has ranked among the worst health systems in Scotland for A&E response times. Nearly 40 percent of emergency department attendees waited more than four hours for care for the week ending September 11.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland's NHS facing 'exceptionally difficult winter', says Humza Yousaf

SCOTTISH Health Secretary Humza Yousaf has said the NHS in Scotland is facing an “exceptionally difficult winter”.

Daily Record

Another Scottish covid wave a 'high possibility' as Humza Yousaf issues NHS warning ahead of 'difficult winter'

The Health Secretary said he wants to see "immediate improvement" in waiting times but that he expects difficult months ahead.

Daily Record

Humza Yousaf says Scotland's A&E waits 'not acceptable' after figures hit record low

Emergency departments have been under pressure for months, with just 63.5 per cent of patients seen and subsequently admitted or discharged within four hours in the week up to September 11.

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