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
Tag: Health
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
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?
SPICe FAQ – Good Food Nation
Reading Time: 3 minutesWe have received several enquiries originating from constituents, asking when the Good Food Nation consultation will begin. Background information The Good Food Nation policy was
Maternal Mental Health
Reading Time: 4 minutesWednesday 2 May is World Maternal Mental Health Day. The key messages are that women, as well as their family and friends, need to know the
Guest Blog – The National Performance Framework
Reading Time: 4 minutesAs with all guest blogs, what follows are the views of the author, Jennifer Wallace, Head of Policy at the Carnegie UK Trust, and not those
Minimum pricing for alcohol – a frequently asked question
Reading Time: 2 minutesTomorrow the Health and Sport Committee is due to consider the secondary legislation which will bring minimum unit pricing (MUP) for alcohol into effect. This