First Minister @JohnSwinney visited one of Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH)’s drop-in mental health hubs in #Glasgow.
He highlighted @ScotGov’s plans to expand on SAMH's work as part of the Government's continued focus on providing community-based mental health support.
The number of NHS operations is up on the year before, according to latest statistics.
Long waits are down for 11 months in a row, and we exceeded our target of 150,000 extra appointments and procedures.
More to do, but this is good progress. Thank you to our NHS staff. 👏
My home country Scotland 🏴
NO cervical cancer cases detected in vaccinated women following HPV immunisation!
None! Zero!
What a stunning achievement !
The HPV vaccine ie a modern medical miracle!
🚨 If you live in Arbroath & Broughty Ferry, or Aberdeen South, make sure you're registered to vote by midnight tonight for the Westminster by-elections at https://t.co/030tV3yK0n.
🗳️ #VoteSNP on June 18 to send a strong voice to Westminster who'll always be on Scotland's side!
Lovely to attend a performance of Once @pitlochryft. An outstanding show and a great start to the programme delivered by Alan Cumming. Now celebrating its 75th year the theatre is such an asset to Highland Perthshire.
We are working hard to deliver on your priorities. In case you missed it, this week:
🏥 NHS long waits fell for 11th month in a row
🩺 Surpassed the target of 150,000 extra appointments
🏡 First Homes Fund to open by the end of June
🏴 Passed the vote on devolving energy powers
We are delivering the best cost of living support in the UK, and we will go further by capping bus fares and essential food prices.
But as energy bills rise again, the UK Government must stop dithering and act now. And if they won't, devolve the energy powers so that we can.
A majority in the Scottish Parliament has just backed our call to devolve energy powers to Scotland.
We can’t afford being tied to the failed policies at Westminster.
Scotland’s energy should work for Scotland - with the powers we need to help bring people’s bills down.
Scotland has what it takes.
Countries like Denmark, Norway, Iceland and Ireland show what can happen when nations make their own choices: stronger economies, fairer societies and happier people.
Independence is Scotland’s chance to lower bills, protect our NHS, and put our future where it belongs: in Scotland’s hands.
🏴 The Scottish Parliament has voted to put Scotland’s future into Scotland’s hands.
🗳️ A majority of MSPs exercised the mandate given to them by voters at the recent election, calling on the UK Gov to devolve the powers required to hold a referendum on Scottish independence.
The Scottish Parliament has voted to back calls for a referendum on Scottish independence.
First Minister @JohnSwinney calls for UK Government to agree a Section 30 order.
The Scottish Parliament has spoken. A significant majority of MSPs has voted to affirm the right of people in Scotland to decide their constitutional future.
This is democracy and it must be respected. Scotland’s future must be in Scotland’s hands. 🏴
Incredible and clearly tangible progress in our NHS turning a corner thanks to NHS staff as well as the clear leadership, direction and funding provided by @theSNP Scottish Government. More to do, but this will be helping improve lives of those we serve across Scotland.
Latest stats show long outpatient waits in Scotland falling for the eleventh consecutive month.
And we have exceeded our target of 150,000 additional appointments and procedures - over 168,000 have been delivered.
Thank you to our NHS staff for all your hard work. 👏
I'm focused on delivering for people in Scotland. This week, we will bring forward plans to cut the cost of living, expand childcare and help first-time buyers.
And tomorrow, Parliament can back Scotland's right to hold a referendum on the fresh start of independence. 🏴
🏴 @theSNP has just been re-elected for a historic fifth successive term in government.
👉 Tackling the cost of living crisis, investing in our NHS, and securing a fresh start for Scotland through independence are at the heart of our mission.