The first minister criticised those who claim the health service is “on the point of collapse”, saying this was “simply

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Writing in his regular Record column, the Scottish Labour leader says John Swinney's years at the heart of the SNP Government cannot be overlooked.

The first minister says the health service will deliver an extra 150,000 appointments and procedures.

The First Minister will use a speech in Edinburgh to pledge to make patients’ experience of the health service "better than it is now".

Patients not getting right care in right place at right time, says Swinney - The First Minister said he was determined to end the ‘vicious circle’ of high waiting times and delayed discharge.

Tens of thousands of homes were left without power due to the storm, with almost 8,000 homes still cut off on Monday morning.

The First Minister is expected to make the announcement during a meeting with healthcare officials later on Monday.

First Minister John Swinney will set out his strategy to revive the NHS - by creating thousands of extra appointments and a new “digital front door” health and social care app.

Ending the two-child cap on some benefits in Scotland could take place earlier than expected, with First Minister John Swinney saying his Government could act in the coming year.Setting out plans to possibly accelerate action,

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