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The offer aims to make it easier for people to attend their vaccination appointment

Free car insurance for people driving to vaccination appointments

Lawrence Cowan, campaigns director at Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland, said reports were "a big warning sign".

Crisis facing NHS Scotland

Dont forget to order your repeat prescriptions

NHS Scotland has issued a timely reminder for those who need to, order your pres...

Some Covid vaccine appointment letters are arriving late in Scotland - what to do if you’re affected (Photo: Shutterstock)

Some Covid vaccine appointment letters are arriving late in Scotland - what to d...

NHS Western Isles are asking people to be more aware of who can provide them with the best care.Pic: archive image.

A&E is for life-threatening emergencies only please!

Dr Mhairi Murdoch

Local doctor receives nomination for prestigious award

Everything you need to know about the new 12 minute Covid-19 test being launched...

The company takes its responsibilities seriously. Photograph by Martin Shields

CalMac supports colleagues with more than 60 first aiders trained

Here’s how to differentiate between symptoms of cold, flu and Covid-19

An NHS tribute in Glasgow. Photo: John Devlin

NHS staff in Scotland to be rewarded with pay rise

Smartphone users are being asked to download NHS Scotland’s new contact tracing app.

People in the Western Isles urged to download the new Protect Scotland app
A new mobile phone app, designed to help suppress the spread of coronavirus, has already been downloaded hundreds of thousands of times across Scotland since its launch last week.

NHS Scotland’s new coronavirus contact tracing app is now available

Angus MacNeil highlighted the charity The Leanne Fund which started in his constituency and offers support to those with Cystic Fibrosis.

New drug for cystic fibrosis patients

Overworked and underpaid...NHS Scotland staff are facing enormous pressure thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic but they feel the government and NHS Scotland are simply paying lip service to their efforts.

Wake up and listen to NHS Scotland staff

Visitors to the Western Isles are being reminded to follow the latest Scottish Government and NHS guidance.

Western Isles visitors urged to play their part in keeping the islands safe

Back in May staff at the Forth Valley Royal Hospital clapped for the NHS, carers and all essential workers. Photo: MIchael Gillen

Pay rise for NHS medical and dental staff

An NHS tribute in a window of Infinity Yoga in Glasgow. Photo: John Devlin

Scottish Government extends NHS coronavirus life assurance scheme

The safety of patients and staff will continue to be the priority as all of the national screening programmes restart and expand.

Date announced for resumption of breast cancer screening in Scotland

Simply the best - vote for the Western Isles’ heroes of health and social care

Regular tests will continue in a bid to protect NHS employees and patients by reducing the spread of the virus. In addition, all hospital and care home staff will be required to wear masks throughout their shifts, as will anyone entering these buildings. Photo: John Devlin

Weekly covid tests for more Scottish health and care staff

Teacher Thomas Leahy exercises in front ofAbercorn Secondary School's new mural - a tribute to the NHS paintd by PE teacher, David Baird and artist, James Klinge. Photo: John Devlin

Scotland’s health service begins to ease out of lockdown

Dentist Fiez Mugha and Dental Nurse Johanna Bartha don their protective gloves and face shields at their dental practice. Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images

New moves finally take the pain out of seeing the dentist

Ready for a rise in patients...should there be a second wave of coronavirus admissions, NHS Scotland's ICU departments are well-positioned to meet demand. (Pic: Lisa Ferguson)

NHS Scotland had capacity to cope, even at coronavirus peak

During the lockdown, the health service has focused on emergency, urgent and maternity care.

Cautious approach to resuming NHS services in Scotland

Coronavirus testing at the Gartnavel General Hospital. Photo: John Devlin

Most Scots back coronavirus testing and tracing

Test and Protect to control the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19)

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon launches NHS Scotland's new Test and Protect scheme to prevent the spread of coronavirus

Test and Protect system rolled out across Scotland

If you show signs of coronavirus symptoms you should contact NHS Inform online or call 0800 028 2816 to arrange a test.

New Test and Protect scheme to be rolled out across Scotland
Every health board in Scotland will be rolling out universal coronavirus testing from this Thursday (May 28) under the Test and Protect initiative.

Helping to keep NHS and social care staff on their toes, Scottish Ballet’s dance health team will deliver new sessions online every fortnight. (Pic: Andy Ross)

Scottish Ballet sessions to help NHS and social care staff

Volunteers are already delivering food and medication to vulnerable people. Photo by Oli Scarff/AFP via Getty Images

Thousands volunteer to help those in need across Scotland

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has thanked more than 2000 student nurses who have joined the NHS Scotland workforce early to help with the coronavirus pandemic. (Pic: Courtesy of the Scottish Government)

Incredible spirit of Scotland’s future NHS workforce

Highlands and Islands list MSP Maree Todd

New legislation passed to help tackle coronavirus crisis

Empowering women...the Scottish Government hopes that by opening discussions on stillbirth, and offering advice on reducing the risk, it will help lower stillbirth rates even further. Expectant mums Stephanie Plant and Tiam Lithgow with Health Minister Jeane Freeman at the campaign launch prior to the country-wide lockdown.

Scottish Government campaign aims to reduce the number of stillbirths

The Scottish government are seeking volunteers to help the vulnerable and the NHS (Getty Images)

You can now volunteer to help the NHS and vulnerable people in Scotland - here's...

Happy Birthday to the NHS

100% OF NHS Western Isles A&E patients seen within four hours

Stress has lead to an explosion in alternatives

Cancer patient stories wanted to aid care after treatment