Parliamentary questions

Malcolm Offord

7 questions tabled in the Scottish Parliament, most recent first.

26 Jun 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government at what point an NHS Scotland patient, who requires treatment and cannot access appropriate care and treatment within their own NHS board, has the right to seek timeous treatment from a provider (a) in another NHS board, (b) anywhere else within the UK or (c) further afield.

Answer · Angela Constance: It is expected that most patients will be seen and treated locally wherever possible and appropriate, based on clinical need.The NHSScotland National Access Policy (December 2023) sets out the national framework for how Health Boards ensure equitable and time…

26 Jun 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what the process is for an individual to be seen by a practitioner in another NHS board area where there is capacity.

Answer · Angela Constance: It is expected that most patients will be seen and treated locally wherever possible and appropriate, based on clinical need.The NHSScotland National Access Policy sets out that Health Boards must optimise available capacity and work collaboratively to ensure…

23 Jun 2026 · First Minister's Question