Scottish Government urged to reconsider record pay offer for NHS staff
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) has reacted angrily to the announcement from the Scottish Government about a new NHS pay offer. All NHS workers…
Scotland’s PIP replacement rolled out to seven more areas
Adult Disability Payment, which is replacing the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) disability benefit in Scotland, is now available in seven more areas ahead of the…
Scottish Government invests £50m in reducing hospital waiting times
Looking at new ways to reduce A&E waiting times, the Scottish Government has announced more than £50 million in a national improvement programme. The Urgent…
Healthcare technology association expands into Scotland to bring work of innovators to more patients
ABHI, a UK healthtech industry association, has launched ABHI Scotland to bring the work of healthcare innovators to more patients at home and abroad. The…
£3.6m funding made available in Scotland to expand Hospital at Home service
A further £ million is being made available to the Scottish Government to support the expansion of Hospital at Home services, with the aim of…
Views sought on revised Scottish guidance on providing community equipment and adaptations
The Scottish Government has launched a public consultation and is looking for views on revised guidance on the provision of community equipment and housing adaptations,…
Scotland’s PIP replacement Adult Disability Payment pilot opens for new applications
The new Adult Disability Payment (ADP) in Scotland, which is replacing the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) disability benefit, has opened for applications from people living…
Legislation for Scotland’s new disability benefit system unanimously approved
The new Adult Disability Payment, which is replacing the current Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefit system, will open for applications in three pilot areas from…
Digital telecare service with high levels of security recognised as fit for future by industry body
Gary Baillie, BR24 Manager at Bield Scottish housing provider Bield has underlined its pioneering work in using technology to improve the lives of older people…
Scotland’s new Adult Disability Payment that replaces PIP launch dates announced
The Scottish Government’s next benefit, Adult Disability Payment (ADP), will open for new applications in pilot areas from 21 March 2022. Nearly one year on…