Care home closures are ‘sad reflection’ of Scottish Government’s approach to older people, says campaigner
There are 25 fewer care homes in Tayside and Fife than a decade ago despite Scotland’s ageing population, a new report reveals.
Anas Sarwar
Rising cost of prescriptons for cash-strapped NHS Tayside
Cash-strapped NHS Tayside has vowed to curb prescribing costs after new figures revealed the region has the third highest bill for medicines per head in the country.
‘Insulting’ to blame missed waiting time targets on the weather, say Labour
The Health Secretary has been blasted for blaming the Beast from the East for thousands of patients waiting too long for treatment.
Holyrood asked to back full public inquiry into Tayside mental health services
MSPs will vote on whether there should be a full public inquiry into mental health services at NHS Tayside.
Health Secretary Shona Robison braced for calls to resign during NHS Tayside statement to MSPs
Shona Robison is preparing to slap down calls for her to quit as health secretary in a statement to Holyrood on the Tayside cash crisis this week.
Board member says NHS Tayside chairman should not have been dismissed
An NHS Tayside board member has said he doubts its new management team will make any impact unless given more resources .
SNP minister encourages Muslims not to let ‘knuckle-dragging, far-right muppets dictate your life’
A Scottish minister has urged Muslims not to let “knuckle-dragging, far-right muppets dictate your life”.
JENNY HJUL: Scotland and bigotry — we need to talk about this
The suggestion that former Labour leadership candidate Anas Sarwar was unelectable in Scotland because he was a Muslim and a Pakistani has caused shockwaves.
Tayside cardiac patients facing 30 week wait for treatment at Edinburgh hospital
Tayside cardiac patients are having to wait up to 30 weeks for treatment because the centre in Edinburgh which deals with them is only available once a week.
Health secretary apologises to beleaguered NHS staff over handling of winter delays
Health secretary Shona Robison has apologised to beleaguered NHS staff following criticism over her handling of winter strain on the service.