Government policy - Scotland

Review of access to new medicines published - May 2013

An independent review of the systems for making new medicines available across NHS Scotland has been published.

The Charter of Patient Rights and Responsibilities - October 2012

The Charter of Patient Rights and Responsibilities is the first time the NHS in Scotland has indicated what people can expect from them, and what they should be able to offer as a minimum service.

12 week treatment time guarantee - October 2012

Mental health strategy for Scotland 2012-2015

Scotland at forefront of health innovations - 22 June 2012

Patient safety programme extended – 18 June 2012

Reducing hospital acquired infections including catheter related blood stream infections in intensive care units.

£4million to improve alternative communication – 12 June 2012/h4>

Money for communication aids that may help people with symptoms such as dysphasia.

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GP patient experience survey - 29 May 2012

This is now a routine survey that patients can fill in after seeing their GP. Around 90% are happy with the service. Out of hours care is less good, with only 72% happy.

Patients law comes into force - 1 April 2012

Self-Directed Support Bill published in Scotland - March 2012

Integration of health and social care in Scotland - December 2011

Neurological Health Services Clinical Standards - October 2009