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Health inequality and COVID-19 in Scotland

WEBAn introduction to health inequalities Health inequalities are defined by Public Health Scotland and others as “avoidable and unjust differences in people’s …

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Children and young people's mental health in Scotland

WEBThe delivery of new and enhanced community mental health and wellbeing services for 5-24 year olds in Scotland has been supported by a £15 million investment …

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Suicide and Self-Harm in Scotland

WEB1. The Scottish Government's current suicide prevention action plan was published in August 2018 and is due to be replaced by a new strategy in September …

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Adult social care and support in Scotland

WEB31. Adult social care and support in Scotland, SB20-78. These services are mainly provided by councils, housing associations and voluntary sector organisations, …

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Social Work in Scotland

WEBFunding for social work services in 2020-21. Scottish Government, 202248. Expenditure is greatest on adult social care services to older people (65 years +), which …

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Key Issues for Session 6

WEBNHS. 6. Key Issues for Session 6 - 2023 Update, SB 23-45. stage at which they are diagnosed. “ There has been a significant stage shift (p=0.009) for breast …

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Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill: health, …

WEBPublic health protection Background The Coronavirus pandemic required unprecedented action to protect the public health of Scotland, with measures impacting …

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Health, Social Care and Sport Committee

WEBAnnual Report of the Health, Social Care, and Sport Committee 2022-23, 6th report, 2023 (Session 6) Health, Social Care and Sport Committee. To consider and …

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A public health approach to gambling harms

WEBDefinitions • Gambling harms - 'The adverse impacts from gambling on the health and well-being of individuals, families, communities and society'1. • Gambling - …

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Informed Consent in Healthcare Settings

WEBInformed consent is protected by the laws of clinical negligence, which set out rules on informing patients of risks, benefits and alternatives to proposed treatment. …

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Incineration and Energy from Waste

WEB27. Incineration and Energy from Waste, SB 22-06. Conclusion. Waste policy is a rapidly developing area as the Scottish Government seeks to transition towards a …

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Public Audit Committee

WEBThe number of calls to NHS 24’s 111 Mental Health Hub increased by 436% between 2019/20 and 2022/23, from an average of 2,136 calls per month, to an average …

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Subordinate legislation considered by the Rural Affairs and …

WEBRural Affairs and Islands Committee. Subordinate legislation considered by the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee on 20 March 2024, 6th Report, 2024 (Session …

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The Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill

WEBThe Scottish Government introduced the Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill in September 2023. The bill gives Scottish Ministers the powers to …

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Stage 1 report on the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill

WEBTo consider and report on matters falling within the responsibility of the Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care and matters relating to …

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Animal health and welfare

WEB18 August 2021. SB 21-50. SPICe Briefing Pàipear-ullachaidh SPICe. Animal health and welfare - Subject Profile. Anna Brand, Alexa Morrison, Ellie Wood. This briefing provides …

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Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Bill

WEBThe Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Bill creates the status of "protected premises" around facilities where abortion services are provided, and …

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Scottish Budget 2022-23

WEBThe Scottish Government is able to borrow up to £450 million in each year for capital investment, up to a cumulative total of £3 billion. The Budget sets out plans to …

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Scottish Budget 2024-25

WEBThe Scottish Fiscal Commission's latest projections are for above-target inflation to persist for longer than previously forecast. CPI is now forecast to be 6.1% in …

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