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Drug-related death statistics 2020
Minister says figures are “heart-breaking”.
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Expanding the NHS Golden Jubilee
Health Secretary officially opens national ‘Eye Centre’ and announces £11.5m additional funding to cut waiting times.
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Emergency response to drug overdose
Ambulance clinicians issue life-saving kits.
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Work to reduce drug-related deaths
East Ayrshire project offers same-day support.
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Young Patients Family Fund
£5 million to help families be there for children in hospital.
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Child Disability Payment pilot opens for new applications
Benefit now available in Dundee City, Perth and Kinross and the Western Isles.
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Self-isolation rules
Application of exemption for critical staff.
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First steps towards a National Care Service
‘Real life experts’ to help focus on what really matters to people receiving social care.
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Major milestone in vaccination programme
Scheduled first doses completed for all adults.
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Self-isolation for all travellers returning from France
Decision taken to protect public health in Scotland.