Parliamentary questions
Jackie Baillie
9,393 questions tabled in the Scottish Parliament, most recent first.
5 Jan 2022 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports that COVID-19 case numbers are not doubling every two days, what the current modelling of the number of cases of the Omicron variant show about likely patterns of transmission.
Answer · Humza Yousaf: The results of the current COVID modelling from a range of sources is available in the latest weekly Scottish Government report ( https://www.gov.scot/collections/coronavirus-covid-19-modelling-the-epidemic/ ). In the issue published on 13th January we note…
5 Jan 2022 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether people with high-level spinal injuries will be eligible for anti-viral medication if they get COVID-19.
Answer · Humza Yousaf: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-05521 on 24 January 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-committ…
5 Jan 2022 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will make all people on the shielding list eligible for anti-viral medication if they get COVID-19.
Answer · Humza Yousaf: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-05521 on 24 January 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-committ…
5 Jan 2022 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what assistance is provided to older and vulnerable people who may find it difficult to take COVID-19 lateral flow tests.
Answer · Maree Todd: Those who experience difficulties carrying out a LFD test can ask someone they trust to assist them with the swabbing and testing process. Walk-in asymptomatic test sites (ATS) can also advise people how to use a LFD test. After self-swabbing, the person hand…
23 Dec 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-04701 by Humza Yousaf on 23 December 2021, whether it will provide the information requested regarding when a case note review was carried out for the case of Andrew Slorance at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, and for what reason it did not…
Answer · Humza Yousaf: Further to the answer given to question S6W-04701 on 23 December 2021, I can confirm that the case note review for Mr Slorance, undertaken by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, was completed in November 2021. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are av…
23 Dec 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the British Academy of Audiology’s report into NHS Lothian Paediatric Audiology, how many families have been contacted out of the 22,900 patients identified as possibly needing to be retested due to service failures between 2009 and 2018.
Answer · Humza Yousaf: NHS Lothian have, as part of their action plan agreed with the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman, the British Academy of Audiology and the Scottish Government, contacted 92 children identified in the review as being of clinical concern and requiring possible…
21 Dec 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the findings of the BMA Scotland report, Supporting Junior Doctor Wellbeing – Now and for the Future, what steps are being taken to improve the work life balance and flexible working conditions for junior doctors, including removing barriers to taking annual leave, ensuring…
Answer · Humza Yousaf: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-05371 on 10 January 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-committ…
21 Dec 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with BMA Scotland in connection with the findings of the report, Supporting Junior Doctor Wellbeing – Now and for the Future.
Answer · Humza Yousaf: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-05371 on 10 January 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-committ…
21 Dec 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in relation to the publication, Junior Doctors - 48-hour Maximum Working Week (Without Averaging): Expert Working Group Report, (a) what immediate steps are being taken to implement the recommendations for improving junior doctor wellbeing and minimising fatigue and (b) what plans it ha…
Answer · Humza Yousaf: The focus of Scottish Government remains on pandemic response and supporting the NHS and its entire workforce through this challenging winter and beyond. The wellbeing of the entire workforce of the NHS is a key priority which is why, in the current financial…
14 Dec 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many lateral flow tests have been issued in Scotland in (a) each month of 2021 and (b) each week of November and December 2021 to date.
Answer · Maree Todd: The information requested is management information and is not currently published, however, Public Health Scotland produce a weekly COVID-19 Statistical Report, with the most recent version being published on Wednesday 19 January. This report provides a rang…
14 Dec 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to allowing NHS boards to take over the running of any community pharmacies that are struggling to remain open.
Answer · Humza Yousaf: The Scottish Government is not considering the possibility of allowing Health Boards to take over the running of community pharmacies that are struggling to remain open. Community pharmacies, along with other primary care contractors, are wholly independent p…
14 Dec 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to tackle the reported workforce shortages being experienced by community pharmacies.
Answer · Humza Yousaf: The community pharmacy network is a vital part of the primary care team. The Scottish Government continues to work with Community Pharmacy Scotland and other partners to ensure not only the stability of the network but also that a balance is maintained across…
14 Dec 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with community pharmacy owners regarding improving working conditions for their staff.
Answer · Humza Yousaf: The pharmacy profession and the provision of pharmaceutical services are highly regulated, overseen by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). The GPhC's role includes upholding health and safety standards for the pharmacy workforce, as well as for patient…
14 Dec 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it is considering introducing sanctions for any community pharmacy that has breached its NHS contract.
Answer · Humza Yousaf: The Scottish Government is not considering the introduction of sanctions for any contractor which breaches its NHS contract at present. The National Health Service (Pharmaceutical Services) (Scotland) Regulations 2009, set out the provision of NHS pharmaceuti…
14 Dec 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to address the reported increase in temporary closures of community pharmacies.
Answer · Humza Yousaf: The Scottish Government continues to work with Health Boards, Community Pharmacy Scotland and other stakeholders across the sector to address any challenges faced by temporary closures of community pharmacies. The Chief Pharmaceutical Officer has committed t…
14 Dec 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what the cost has been to the NHS of the temporary closure of any pharmacies in the last two years.
Answer · Humza Yousaf: The Scottish Government does not hold information on temporary closures of community pharmacies or the possible cost incurred by the NHS. The provision of community pharmacy pharmaceutical care services are the responsibility of territorial Health Boards as…
14 Dec 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-04313 by Maree Todd on 3 December 2021, when regular injections for chronic pain sufferers will resume.
Answer · Maree Todd: As you are aware, our NHS is currently facing the most difficult circumstances in its history due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This is exacerbated at present due to the potential risk posed by the Omicron variant to our healthcare system. This means Heal…
13 Dec 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether pain patients were allowed to see the full document on the draft Framework for Pain Management Service Delivery prior to its publication.
Answer · Maree Todd: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-05156 on 10 January 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-committ…
13 Dec 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government in what way pain patients were involved in the production of its draft Framework for Pain Management Service Delivery.
Answer · Maree Todd: We engaged with a range of stakeholders to inform the development of the draft Framework for Pain Management Service Delivery including the people with lived experience who were members of the National Advisory Committee for Chronic Pain (NACCP). The structu…
13 Dec 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether pain patients had any input into the recommendations made to ministers regarding the draft Framework for Pain Management Service Delivery.
Answer · Maree Todd: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-05156 on 10 January 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-committ…
13 Dec 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many meetings of the National Advisory Committee for Chronic Pain there have been; when they took place, and whether pain patients were invited to all of the meetings.
Answer · Maree Todd: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-05156 on 10 January 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-committ…
13 Dec 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many pain patient representatives there are on the National Advisory Committee for Chronic Pain; how many patient representatives have resigned; when they resigned, and for what reason.
Answer · Maree Todd: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-05035 on 3 December 2021. 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-committ…
13 Dec 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how much revenue it received in each of the last five years from the UK Government to provide services for people affected by thalidomide.
Answer · Humza Yousaf: Following a successful three year pilot, in 2013 the four nations agreed to a 10 year grant to support those affected by the thalidomide drug. Over the last nine years the Scottish Government has issued a total of £11.512 million to the Thalidomide Trust, for…
13 Dec 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what support its 2022-23 Budget will provide to those affected by thalidomide.
Answer · Humza Yousaf: Following a successful three year pilot, in 2013 the four nations agreed to a 10 year grant to support those affected by the thalidomide drug. Over the last nine years the Scottish Government has issued a total of £11.512 million to the Thalidomide Trust, for…
13 Dec 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how much it has received in total in health and social care related Barnett consequentials in each financial year since 2019-20.
Answer · Kate Forbes: The Scottish Government has received the following amounts in (a) health and social care related Barnett consequentials; and (b) Covid-19 Barnett consequentials related to health and social care spend:- Barnett Consequentials 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022…
13 Dec 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how much it has received in total in COVID-19-related Barnett consequentials as a result of health and social care spending in each financial year.
Answer · Kate Forbes: I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-05135 on 22 December 2021. 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-commit…
13 Dec 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the finding of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society 2021 Workforce Wellbeing Survey that 57% of pharmacy workers have reported being frequently unable to take a rest break or were not offered a break at all, how it plans to ensure that pharmacy workers are not overworked and are…
Answer · Maree Todd: The Scottish Government would expect all employers to ensure that all staff have the necessary rest breaks and support; and this was re-emphasised by the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer in her joint letter with the leaders from the pharmacy sector, including the…
13 Dec 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the findings of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society 2021 Workforce Wellbeing Survey, what plans it has to tackle the reported high risk of burnout experienced by 89% of pharmacists.
Answer · Maree Todd: This year the Scottish Government has made £12m available to support the wellbeing of the pharmacist workforce. That includes £8m from the NHS Recovery Plan to provide ongoing wellbeing support for the workforce – alongside an extra £4m to provide further sup…
13 Dec 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the finding of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society 2021 Workforce Wellbeing Survey that 68% of pharmacy workers have reported that their mental health and wellbeing had been negatively affected by their work or study, what plans it has for supporting pharmacy workers in this re…
Answer · Maree Todd: This year the Scottish Government has made £12m available to support the wellbeing of the pharmacist workforce. That includes £8m from the NHS Recovery Plan to provide ongoing wellbeing support for the workforce – alongside an extra £4m to provide further sup…
13 Dec 2021 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to make it easier for overseas pharmacists to come to Scotland to work.
Answer · Maree Todd: Regulation of the pharmacy profession is applied on a UK basis. However, people arriving in Scotland with pharmacy qualifications from other countries are able to contact NES Pharmacy to explore additional training needs to enable them to practice in Scotland…