Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis blog is one of a series answering some frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the UK’s exit from the EU, and what changes on 1 January 2021. This blog looks at health.
Category: Health
No deal planning for 2021: UK and Scottish Government
Reading Time: 5 minutesHow have the UK and Scottish governments planned for leaving the Brexit transition period at the end of the year with no agreement governing the EU-UK future relationship?
Guest blog: Supporting older people with alcohol problems under COVID-19
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis guest blog explores older adults’ experiences of using alcohol services during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a particular focus on Scotland.
SPICe FAQs: COVID-19 testing
Reading Time: 7 minutesThis blog provides the answers to some questions about COVID-19 testing.
Forensic Medical Services (Victims of Sexual Offences) (Scotland) Bill – what’s happened in the Parliament so far?
Reading Time: 4 minutesA summary of the Forensic Medical Services Bill and its consideration at Stages 1 and 2, in time for the Stage 3 debate.
SPICe FAQs – COVID-19 travel restrictions in Scotland and the rest of the UK– what is a reasonable excuse?
Reading Time: 6 minutesThis blog answers some frequently asked questions regarding the travel restrictions within Scotland, due to COVID-19.
SPICe FAQs: Lyme Disease
Reading Time: 4 minutesSPICe has recently received a number of enquiries about Lyme disease. This blog post provides background information on Lyme disease and also answers some of the most common questions received.
COVID-19: How is this wave different from the first?
Reading Time: 9 minutesThis blogpost looks at the differences between the first and second waves of COVID-19.
The Health and Sport Committee looks ahead to what should change in social care
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Health and Sport Committee are about to start an inquiry into social care and support. As the Health and Sport Committee embark on the
COVID-19: Guidance for students in Scotland -updated 1 October
Reading Time: 4 minutesOutbreaks of COVID-19 have been reported in student halls of residence across the country since students returned to campuses earlier this month. In a fast-moving