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.
Category: Health
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
Programme for Government 2020-21: not a normal PFG
Reading Time: 8 minutesA summary of the 2020-21 Programme for Government,
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Frequently Asked Questions – Health
Reading Time: 33 minutesThis blog answers some of the most frequently asked health questions in relation to coronavirus (COVID-19).
Excess deaths in Scotland
Reading Time: 4 minutesA look at excess deaths in Scotland from 2 March to 7 June. Looking at breakdowns by sex, age and location of death.
Pharmaceuticals in the environment: Introduction and cross-sector partnership addressing the issue in Scotland
Reading Time: 5 minutesA guest blog on pharmaceutical pollution and potential implications for the environment and human health in Scotland.
Contact-tracing apps and coronavirus (COVID-19)
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis blog takes a brief look at some of the main issues linked to mobile phone apps which aim to trace the contacts of people who have COVID-19.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Scotland’s economy
Reading Time: 9 minutesThis blog summarises some of the coronavirus (COVID-19) scenarios for the Scottish economy and labour market.