Questions · Jackie Baillie

4 Apr 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish a clear timetable for the implementation of the Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act 2019, as called for in the Royal College of Nursing report, The Nursing Workforce in Scotland.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: The successful implementation of the Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act 2019 is dependent on the engagement of clinical staff groups and the Health Board managers firstly in contributing to the development of the 2019 Act’s Guidance and subsequently in…

4 Apr 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many registered nurses are currently employed in community, social and primary care settings.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: The number of nursing and midwifery staff by location of service delivery is published by NHS Education for Scotland at: https://turasdata.nes.nhs.scot/data-and-reports/official-workforce-statistics/all-official-statistics-publications/01-march-2022-workforc…

4 Apr 2022 · Written Question

Answer · Humza Yousaf: The requested information on retirement numbers is not centrally held. NHS Education for Scotland publishes annual data on joiners/leavers, but this information is not available by reason for leaving or destination. Information on joiners/leavers by staff gr…

4 Apr 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will extend the abatement of pension rules for NHS staff beyond October 2022.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: The current suspension of abatement rules is directly linked to the period of pandemic response. The Scottish Government will keep the suspension of these rules under review, however, because public service pensions policy is only executively devolved to the …

4 Apr 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many NHS staff are captured by the abatement of pension rules that is currently in place.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: We do not hold data centrally on the number of NHS staff who would potentially be affected by the re-introduction of the abatement rules.

4 Apr 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government which NHS boards pay district nurses at band 6.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-07914 on 28 April 2022. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committee…

4 Apr 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will increase the mileage allowance for (a) NHS and (b) social care workers who are required to visit patients and clients using their own vehicles.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: Allowances for fuel that are paid to social care workers are a matter for individual employers and are not set by the Scottish Government. We are, however, actively engaged with our partners, including local government, to understand what impact the increase …

4 Apr 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the mileage rate for social care staff employed in the private or third sector to deliver public sector contracts should be consistent with the rate in the public sector.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: I refer the member to the answer to question S5W-07924 on 27 April 2022. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committee…

4 Apr 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many intensive care unit (ICU) nurses were employed in Scotland on 1 April (a) 2020 and (b) 2022.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: The information requested on how many intensive care unit (ICU) nurses were employed in Scotland on 1 April (a) 2020 and (b) 2022 is not centrally available.

4 Apr 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether pre-retirement interviews are standard practice in the NHS, and what efforts are made to retain staff as part of this process.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: The Model Retirement policy (included within the Supporting the Work-Life Balance PIN policy 2015 ) asks that all NHS Scotland Boards arrange an individual interview with a member of staff 9 months before a proposed date of retiral in order that a ‘Retiral …

4 Apr 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take to increase mileage rates for all NHS and social care workers, to ensure they reflect the increased cost of petrol and diesel.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: I refer the member to the answer to question S5W-07924 on 27 April 2022. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committee…

4 Apr 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how many retired staff have returned to work in the NHS during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: The requested information is not centrally held. NHS Education for Scotland publishes annual data on joiners/leavers, but this information does not specify start date or professional background of joiners. Information on joiners/leavers by staff group for ea…

4 Apr 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it will harmonise district nurses' pay in order that they are all paid at band 7, in light of reports that they are paid at different bands in some NHS boards.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-07914 on 28 April 2022. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committee…

4 Apr 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government for what reason district nurses are reportedly paid at band 6 in some NHS boards but at band 7 in others.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: Posts are banded locally according to the procedure agreed in partnership. Banding is based on the information in the agreed Job Description, not on job title. A fully qualified and experienced District Nurse would normally be matched to a Band 6 profile, unl…

4 Apr 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what the mileage rate is for (a) NHS staff and (b) social care staff in the public sector.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: I refer the member to the answer to question S5W-07924 on 27 April 2022. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committee…

4 Apr 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it will next carry out a survey on public attitudes to the (a) NHS and (b) social care.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-07910 on 25 April 2022. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committee…

4 Apr 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it last carried out a survey on public attitudes to the (a) NHS and (b) social care.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: The Scottish Government fund a core module in the long running Scottish Social Attitudes Survey, which includes questions on public attitudes to the health service. Fieldwork for the most recent survey was carried out from 21 October 2021 to end March 2022 an…

4 Apr 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the reasons given for people's dissatisfaction with the NHS, as set out in The King’s Fund report, Public satisfaction with the NHS and social care in 2021: Results from the British Social Attitudes survey, regarding waiting times, staff shortages and lack…

Answer · Humza Yousaf: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-07911 on 26 April 2022. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament’s website, the search facility for which can be found at: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committe…

4 Apr 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what research it has commissioned into long COVID, and when this will be published.

Answer · Maree Todd: Within the Scottish Government funding of health research falls under the remit of the Chief Scientist Office. Following an independent expert review process, 9 projects were funded through the CSO's Long-term effects of COVID-19 call Long Covid Call – Chie…

4 Apr 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that public satisfaction with the NHS has dropped to its lowest level since 1997, according to The King’s Fund report, Public satisfaction with the NHS and social care in 2021: Results from the British Social Attitudes survey.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: The Scottish Government notes the position from the British Social Attitudes survey (BSA) which asks members of the public to rate how satisfied they are with “the way in which the NHS runs nowadays”. We recognise that the NHS has been under significant pres…

28 Mar 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to use prophylactic treatments as a way to prevent COVID-19 in those at highest risk.

Answer · Humza Yousaf: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-07532 on 19 April 2022. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committee…

28 Mar 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether children waiting for a diagnosis for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are counted in the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services waiting times statistics, and what the reasons are for its position on this matter.

Answer · Kevin Stewart: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-07731 on 25 April 2022. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committee…

28 Mar 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many children and young people are currently waiting for an appointment with Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) with suspected autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Answer · Kevin Stewart: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-07731 on 25 April 2022. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committee…

28 Mar 2022 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what the current (a) average and (b) longest time is that a child or young person is waiting to be seen by Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) with suspected autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), broken down by NHS board.

Answer · Kevin Stewart: This data is not centrally available; aggregated data for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Waiting Times is sent to Public Health Scotland (PHS) from each NHS Board. It does not contain explicit information on the type of assessment or treat…

28 Mar 2022 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister whether the Scottish Government will provide an update on what the £10 million Long COVID Support Fund has been allocated for and how much has been spent.