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Scottish health – a statistical snapshot

Scottish health - a statistical snapshot. By Kirsty Regan

Warning over hospital ranking system

GPs fear performance related rewards for the health service will discriminate against deprived areas, writes Patrick Butler

How older people benefit from the NHS plan

Plans to revamp the health service focus on improving life for the elderly, writes Sophie Petit-Zeman

Joining up health and social care

Sophie Petit-Zeman looks at how the NHS plan fosters the relationship between health and social services.

Building a bond between health and social care

The government's plans for health see it regaining touch with changes in society by working more closely with social care, writes Sophie Petit-Zeman.

How the NHS plan aims to improve mental health services

Sophie Petit-Zeman examines the government's pledges to reform mental health services

How healthy are NHS finances?

Steve Brown answers the important questions about the NHS budget. How much is it? Who gets it? And is it enough?

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