The latest news about the 60th Anniversary of the NHS can be found in this section.
NHS Boards are arranging a number of events to celebrate the 60th Anniversary and people across Scotland including NHS staff, patients, health care partners and the public are encouraged to attend these events and join in the celebrations.
3 July 2008
In the week of the 60th anniversary of the NHS in Scotland, Deputy First Minister and Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon today hosted a visit by Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh to open a new state of the art Heart and Lung Centre for the West of Scotland.
2 July 2008
On the Wednesday 2nd July the First Minister will host an evening reception in Edinburgh Castle for NHS staff and volunteers.
24 June 2008
This is Your Life event hosted by the Scottish Government and the Daily Record.
10 June 2008
NHS Health Scotland is hosting a nationwide Public Health Roadshow to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the NHS in Scotland. The Roadshow looks back over the last 60 years of health improvement in Scotland and shows how far we have come. From advances in medicine and technology to the introduction of healthy living campaigns, Scotland has come a long way since 1948.
4 June 2008
Scottish Parliament Members’ business debate on the 60th Anniversary of the NHS.
