On 4 October 2018, the Scottish Government published its long-awaited Medium Term Health and Social Care Financial Framework. This came on the back of the
Category: Health
Integration in healthcare – lessons from Norway
Norway is often used as a comparison country for Scotland. It has a similar sized population, around five million, and both have faced major reforms
Drug-related deaths – another unwelcome record for Scotland
The latest figures for drug-related deaths in Scotland were released this month and they don’t make for good reading. According to statistics released by National
SPICe FAQ – Smoking Outside Hospitals
We have had quite a few enquiries about what the laws are regarding smoking outside hospitals. Is it illegal to smoke outside hospitals? Currently, no,
SPICe FAQ – Patient Transport Services
SPICe regularly receives enquiries relating to patient transport services for those who need support to reach healthcare appointments. The majority of patient transport services in Scotland
Carers Week 2018
What is carers week? Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges carers face and recognise the contribution they