Category: Other media releases
Media release: Scots urged to show the Yellow Card to side effects from medication
A new report from Healthcare Improvement Scotland has found just 10% of Scots who suffered side effects from taking medication are reporting them to the Yellow Card Scheme.
Media release: New report finds Scotland’s Hospital at Home services going from strength to strength
A report published today has found that the continued expansion of Hospital at Home services across Scotland has saved more than £50 million in healthcare costs.
Media release: Scots asked to use NHS websites over AI answers for medicines information
Media release: Scots asked to use NHS websites over AI answers for medicines information
Media release: New cervical screening standards urge better support for women with sight loss
New cervical screening standards urge better support for women with sight loss
Media Release: National treatment service welcomes new advice for children living with chest abnormality
A national treatment service has welcomed new advice that recommends a potentially life-changing treatment option for children and young people living with a chest abnormality.
Media Release: Volunteers sought to give views on sodium valproate, a medication for epilepsy, bipolar disorder and migraines
Volunteers are wanted to give their thoughts on sodium valproate, a medication that can be used to treat conditions such as epilepsy, bipolar disorder and migraines.
Media release: Independent report finds that NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde must repair relationships to improve care
A wide ranging and comprehensive independent review of emergency departments within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has found a system under pressure, where unacceptable practices such as patients waiting on trolleys in corridors have become normalised.
Media release: Scotland’s regulator of private clinics issues warning about the dangers of Botox parties
Healthcare Improvement Scotland has today warned the public of the dangers of so-called Botox parties.
Media Release: New Chair appointed to Healthcare Improvement Scotland as current Chair moves to NHS Tayside
New Chair appointed to Healthcare Improvement Scotland as current Chair moves to NHS Tayside