Reading Time: 58 minutesBlog containing links to trusted and official sources of information about issues relating to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Tag: Health
Scotland’s latest COVID-19 Strategy
Reading Time: 6 minutesA review of the Scottish Government’s latest COVID-19 framework, as we move into a “calmer” period; and ten things for the parliament to look out for
The National Care Service – what is happening next?
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis blog discusses recent developments regarding the National Care Service.
Why are so many vaccinated people catching COVID-19? A guide to interpreting the stats
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis blog explains which statistics can tell us how effective COVID-19 vaccines are, and which statistics can’t.
The Health and Wellbeing of Scotland’s Children and Young People in 2022
Reading Time: 6 minutesAn introduction to children and young people’s wellbeing in Scotland.
An Update on Perinatal Mental Health in Scotland
Reading Time: 5 minutesAn update on current information on perinatal mental health, recent policy developments, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
More money or more reform? How are the UK and Scottish Governments thinking differently about health and care reform
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis blog considers some of the recent activity by the UK and Scottish Governments in the area of health and social care and considers the
Face coverings: an overview
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis blog provides an overview of when face coverings must be worn in Scotland and when exemptions apply.
Guest blog: Addressing vaccine hesitancy among the Polish community in Scotland
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis guest blog presents early findings from a major new University of Glasgow-led study on the impacts of COVID-19 on migrant essential workers.
Health and social care: who pays, who decides?
Reading Time: 6 minutesThe UK government recently announced plans to increase taxes to pay for health and social care in England. This blog explores the implications for Scotland.