The Latest Breaking News from NHS Scotland

Scottish medicines body to reassess menopause drug amid HRT shortage

Davina McCall documentary highlights benefits and postcode lottery of previously rejected utrogestan

The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2022

Edinburgh woman warns of 'believable' NHS Track and Trace scam on social media

The scam message said the woman was a close contact with someone who tested positive for Omicron and offered her to buy a PCR test - the woman took to social media to warn others.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 28, 2022

Falkirk cops re-issue warning over Covid test text scam

NHS Scotland does not currently charge coronavirus tests or for them to be posted out to an address.

Daily Record · Apr 26, 2022

Who is eligible for fourth Covid vaccine in Scotland? How to book 'spring booster' jab

A 'spring booster' is now being offered to Scots who are deemed most at risk of severe illness if infected with coronavirus.

Daily Record · Mar 30, 2022

Scotland spring Covid booster: Who is eligible and when can you book your jab/vaccine

Amid surging Covid-19 cases across Scotland and the UK this month, certain people are being invited to get a spring booster to increase their immunity against the virus

Edinburgh Live · Mar 28, 2022

Long Covid: All the symptoms associated with the virus including unusual signs

Experts estimate that around 1.5 million people in the UK suffer from the condition, which is believed to have more than 200 symptoms.

Daily Record · Mar 24, 2022

No Smoking Day: seven tips on quitting cigarettes and Scottish resources to get help

No Smoking Day is an annual awareness day to help smokers stop smoking.

Daily Record · Mar 8, 2022

NHS Scotland Covid app rebuked for breaching data privacy laws

UK watchdog says app was not clear about how data is used and it may consider ‘further regulatory action’

The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2022

Falkirk cops issue warning over Covid test text scam

NHS Scotland does not currently charge coronavirus tests or for them to be posted out to an address.

Daily Record · Feb 25, 2022

Data watchdog raps Scottish Government over Covid Status app privacy issues

The Information Commissioner’s Office has also reprimanded NHS National Services Scotland.

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2022