Reading Time: 11 minutesThis blog will provide an overview of the latest development in the passage of the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill (NCS Bill/the Bill). The blog
Category: Health
Artificial intelligence: how it works and what it can do
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis blog explains what AI is, how it works and what it can do. It also defines common AI terms.
Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Bill – Parliamentary consideration prior to Stage 3
Reading Time: 11 minutesAn extended blog post looking at Parliamentary consideration of the Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Bill prior to Stage 3.
The First Minister’s Statement: “Priorities for Scotland”
Reading Time: 10 minutesThis blog provides a summary of the Scottish Government’s priorities as set out in the First Minister’s statement on 22 May 2024.
FAQs on NHS waiting times in Scotland
Reading Time: 8 minutesSPICe regularly receives enquiries from MSPs and their staff regarding NHS waiting times for planned (elective) care, this blog looks at some frequently asked questions
Suicide deaths in Scotland
Reading Time: 7 minutesThe Equalities Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee is currently running an inquiry looking at the Scottish Government and COSLA’s Suicide Prevention Strategy 2022-2032. The Committee’s Call for Views is open until 29 March 2024. This blog provides some background information on suicide rates and sociodemographic inequalities.
Does the end of Stage 1 bring clarity for the proposed National Care Service?
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe National Care Service (Scotland) Bill (NCS) has made unsteady progress through its first Parliamentary stage,since its introduction in June 2022. More than 18 months
Life Expectancy in Scotland
Reading Time: 4 minutesEstimated life expectancy in Scotland has fallen again. This blog explores recent changes in life expectancy in Scotland and how this varies across Scotland.
The 2023-24 Programme for Government – three missions: “equality, opportunity and community”
Reading Time: 24 minutesThis blog provides a summary and analysis of the 2023-24 Programme for Government.
COVID-19 where are we now?
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis blog provides an update on the COVID-19 situation in Scotland, the monitoring still taking place and relevant developments.