Reading Time: 4 minutes Estimated life expectancy in Scotland has fallen again. This blog explores recent changes in life expectancy in Scotland and how this varies across Scotland.
Category: Health
The 2023-24 Programme for Government – three missions: “equality, opportunity and community”
Reading Time: 24 minutes This blog provides a summary and analysis of the 2023-24 Programme for Government.
COVID-19 where are we now?
Reading Time: 4 minutes This blog provides an update on the COVID-19 situation in Scotland, the monitoring still taking place and relevant developments.
RAAC in Scottish public buildings
Reading Time: 6 minutes A post looking at Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC), with a focus on potential defects in Scottish public buildings and possible remedies.
NHS Dental Services in Scotland – Braced for change
Reading Time: 17 minutes Information about how dental services work in Scotland and some of the issues currently facing NHS dental services.
National Care Service Bill – more than a year on. Where are we now?
Reading Time: 9 minutes This blog provides an update on the status of the National Care Service Bill which was introduced in June 2022.
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee’s scrutiny of the NHS at 75 – what are some of the key issues in 2023?
Reading Time: 6 minutes Between March and June 2023, the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee heard from all of the territorial health boards in Scotland to find out what the key issues facing the NHS are. This blog summarises some of the themes raised.
Forensic Mental Health Services in Scotland
Reading Time: 5 minutes Forensic mental health services specialise in the assessment, treatment and risk management of people with a mental disorder who are currently undergoing, or have previously
FAQs: Vaping in children and young people
Reading Time: 4 minutes This blog answers frequently asked questions on vaping / use of e-cigarettes in children and young people.
Timeline of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Scotland
Reading Time: 69 minutes This timeline provides information on Scotland’s response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and includes all major developments.