Humza Yousaf calls out racist hate mail sent to social media accounts every week MSP tells how he sought counselling to cope but admits it still has impact when it threatens his family Daily Record · Dec 2, 2022
"I am sorry" - Health Secretary Humza Yousaf apologies for ambulance and treatment waits for Scots Yousaf told the Record in an exclusive interview that the waiting lists are "unacceptable" - and apologised Daily Record · Dec 1, 2022
Humza Yousaf is right to apologise for growing crisis in the NHS Record View says that, while an apology is welcome, it is disheartening to learn the NHS crisis will take years to fix. Daily Record · Dec 1, 2022
Glasgow nurses set to be balloted over new pay offer as strike threat looms According to the Scottish Government, the deal would mean NHS workers in Scotland would remain the best paid in the UK, and workers would get pay rises ranging from £2,205 to £2,751. Glasgow Live · Nov 30, 2022
'Vicious spiral' warning as number of Scottish GPs falls to lowest level since 2009 MEDICS have branded a 3 per cent fall in the number of full-time GPs in Scotland “hugely worrying”, as capacity dips to its lowest level since… The National (Scotland) · Nov 29, 2022
Glasgow Queen Elizabeth University hospital records worst A&E waiting times ever in Scotland Public Health Scotland stats show the NHS is continuing to struggle with A&E waiting times hitting another low. Daily Record · Nov 29, 2022
Ban zero hour contracts in health and social care jobs in Scotland, SNP ministers told The social care sector in Scotland is facing a recruitment crisis and campaigners believe it's being caused by poor pay and conditions. Daily Record · Nov 29, 2022
MSP calls on Health Secretary to resolve Lanarkshire's GP crisis as constituents forced to fork out for private healthcare Graham Simpson shared the experiences of a number of constituents forced to pay for private healthcare Daily Record · Nov 28, 2022
Gifts and free trips: Extent of Qatar's access to Westminster laid out AT least 56 MPs accepted paid-for-trips and gifts from Qatar collectively worth £370,000 over the five years before the 2022 World Cup ... The National (Scotland) · Nov 27, 2022
Cyber attacks 'crippled Scots NHS systems' with patient records stored on pieces of paper The ransomware attack, which crippled the Adastra system, blocked access to patient records for months, with some parts still not working today. Daily Record · Nov 27, 2022
Edinburgh NHS strikes cancelled as members balloted on "final" pay offer NHS staff that are members of the Unite and GMB unions will pause their strike action whilst members are balloted on a new pay offer that has been tabled by the Scottish Government. Edinburgh Live · Nov 24, 2022
NHS staff offered 'final' pay offer by Scottish Government following union negotiations Frontline health workers had threatened industrial action if their demands for a better pay offer were not accepted. Daily Record · Nov 24, 2022
NHS Forth Valley in "last chance saloon" as Scottish Government step in at health board The move to Stage Four is a reflection of continued issues with waiting times and leadership. Daily Record · Nov 24, 2022
NHS bosses do not make Government policy – Sturgeon It comes after health leaders were understood to have discussion the creation of ‘two-tier’ NHS. The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2022
Daily Record · Nov 24, 2022 Scottish Government takes control of NHS Forth Valley over leadership concerns Health Secretary Humza Yousaf is facing calls to resign over his handling of the NHS across the country.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 22, 2022 Yousaf in bid to 'hammer out' nurse pay deal to see off NHS strike threats HEALTH Secretary Humza Yousaf has been urged to “see sense” as he resumes formal pay talks with health unions.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 22, 2022 Health Secretary rejects call for auditors to investigate ‘informal’ NHS meeting SCOTLAND’S Health Secretary has rejected calls by the Tories for auditors to investigate an NHS discussion on introducing a “two-tier”…
The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022 Two-tier health system talks should be investigated, demand Scottish Tories Tory MSP Craig Hoy has called for Audit Scotland to look at the circumstances of the meeting.
Daily Record · Nov 22, 2022 NHS must be protected and two-tier system for the wealthy would 'be step too far' The NHS might be at breaking point but we must never adopt a two-tier system, says Record View.
Daily Record · Nov 22, 2022 We simply can’t let this SNP crash our NHS and leave it open to privatisation Scottish Labour health spokesperson Jackie Baillie is calling for Humza Yousaf to resign as health secretary.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 21, 2022 NHS founding principles 'not up for discussion', says Nicola Sturgeon SCOTLAND’S First Minister has said the principle of the NHS being free for all is “not up for discussion” amid a report which said NHS leaders…
The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2022 Nicola Sturgeon: NHS founding principles ‘not up for discussion’ The minutes of a meeting leaked to the BBC showed discussions over a ‘two-tier’ health system system.
Daily Record · Nov 21, 2022 Humza Yousaf insists NHS in Scotland will stick to 'founding principles' and won't bring in charges Leaked minutes of a high-level meeting between NHS bosses in Scotland reveal a debate on whether to introduce a "two-tier system" as hospitals struggle to meet demand.
The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2022 NHS Scotland chiefs discuss wealthy paying for treatment – reports The documents were leaked to BBC Scotland.
Daily Record · Nov 21, 2022 NHS bosses debate making wealthy Scots pay for treatment under 'two-tier' health service Humza Yousaf dismissed the report's findings as "complete baloney" and insisted the Scottish Government would never introduce charges for health care.