Media releases

An innovative new way of working of placing dedicated physiotherapist in the Emergency Department (ED) of Scotland’s largest hospital has been so successful the team has been trebled in size.

Scotland’s Chief Statistician today released The Scottish Health Survey 2018, providing information on the health, and factors relating to health, of adults and children in Scotland.

A report by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency published today shows that the sickness absence rate in the civil service for 2018/19 was an average of 12.6 days.

Gabapentin and pregabalin will be reclassified from 1 April 2019, as Schedule 3 controlled drugs. Independent prescribers must review their practices before that date to ensure legal compliance.

Improved access to physiotherapy for new mothers is included in a package of measures on maternity care just announced by the government.

All health unions, including the CSP, have agreed to accept a three-year pay offer for NHS staff in Wales following extensive consultation with members.

The CSP welcomes today’s announcement by the Department of Health regarding the development of Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDTs) in primary care.

Health unions, including the CSP, have agreed to accept a three-year pay offer for NHS staff in Scotland following extensive consultation with members.

Following a review, NHS England has announced a halt to vaginal mesh operations used to treat complications after childbirth.