Reading Time: 4 minutesRecently, there has been a number of high-profile cases and much media coverage of children with epilepsy gaining access to cannabis-based products for their condition.
Category: Health
How much will the Scottish Government benefit from additional health funding in England?
Reading Time: 3 minutesHow much extra money for health has been announced? In June 2018, the Prime Minister announced additional funding for the NHS in England. By 2023-24,
Health and Social Care: bridging the financial challenge
Reading Time: 4 minutesOn 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
Integration in healthcare – lessons from Norway
Reading Time: 4 minutesNorway 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
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe 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
Reading Time: 3 minutesWe 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
Reading Time: 4 minutesSPICe 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
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhat is carers week? Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges carers face and recognise the contribution they
National Patient Participation Week 2018
Reading Time: 3 minutesNational Patient Participation Week 2018 is a UK-wide event held between June 4th and 9th. It is an annual event that raises the profile of Patient
SPICe FAQ – Vaping in Public Places
Reading Time: 3 minutesWe are often asked what the law is on using electronic or e-cigarettes (“vaping”) in public places in Scotland. Is vaping allowed in public places?