Reading Time: 4 minutesThis blog explains how AI could be used in healthcare. It highlights both current and potential near-future applications in NHS Scotland.
Tag: Health
The National Care Service Bill – the next chapter(s)
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
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.
 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
Public sector pensions and the McCloud remedy
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis blog looks at the impact of, and timeline for implementing, the McCloud remedy in terms of public sector pensions.
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.
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.