Parliamentary questions
Alex Cole-Hamilton
2,700 questions tabled in the Scottish Parliament, most recent first.
3 Apr 2017 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what (a) training is and (b) medical qualifications are required for all workers who deal with people with mental health problems.
Answer · Maureen Watt: I refer the member to the answer to question S5W-08581 on 24 April 2017. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/2…
31 Mar 2017 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government when it will begin the recruitment process for the 800 additional mental health workers to cover all A&E units, GP practices, police custody suite and prisons, and how it will determine how many staff will be placed in each of these places.
Answer · Maureen Watt: I refer the member to the answer to question S5W-08581 on 24 April 2017. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/2…
31 Mar 2017 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what steps it is taking to improve the provision of services to treat child and adolescent mental health problems.
Answer · Maureen Watt: I refer the member to the answer to question S5W-08581 on 24 April 2017. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/2…
31 Mar 2017 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government when it will establish the Managed Clinical Network to improve the recognition and treatment of perinatal mental health problems.
Answer · Maureen Watt: The Minister for Mental Health announced the Managed Clinical Network for perinatal mental health at a launch event at the Suttie Centre in Aberdeen on 20 January 2017. Recruitment for the lead clinician for the Network is now underway ahead of formal commenc…
31 Mar 2017 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to improve mental health outcomes for people in the justice system.
Answer · Maureen Watt: I refer the member to the answer to question S5W-08581 on 24 April 2017. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/2…
31 Mar 2017 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government when it will review the provision of Personal and Social Education, and who the review will consult.
Answer · John Swinney: The Scottish Government's review of personal and social education will consult with a wide range of key stakeholders, including children and young people and teachers. Initial scoping work has commenced and we will announce further details in due course.
31 Mar 2017 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how it ensures that the care pathway takes account of the mental and emotional health and wellbeing of young people (a) on the edges of and (b) in secure care.
Answer · Maureen Watt: I refer the member to the answer to question S5W-08581 on 24 April 2017. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/2…
31 Mar 2017 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what mental health training is available for staff in educational settings to support young people, and how it ensures that as many as possible are offered this.
Answer · Maureen Watt: I refer the member to the answer to question S5W-08581 on 24 April 2017. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/2…
31 Mar 2017 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how it ensures that unscheduled care takes account of the needs of people with mental health problems. and what action it is taking to address concerns that they might wait longer for this.
Answer · Maureen Watt: I refer the member to the answer to question S5W-08581 on 24 April 2017. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/2…
31 Mar 2017 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to increase support in adressing the mental health needs of young offenders.
Answer · Maureen Watt: I refer the member to the answer to question S5W-08581 on 24 April 2017. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/2…
31 Mar 2017 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government when it will (a) determine and (b) implement the additional support support needed for practitioner assessing and managing complex needs among children who present a high risk to themselves or others.
Answer · Maureen Watt: I refer the member to the answer to question S5W-08581 on 24 April 2017. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/2…
31 Mar 2017 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what the uptake has been of the national implementation of targeted parenting programmes for parents of three- and four-year-olds; when this roll-out will be complete, and how it will measure its effectiveness.
Answer · Maureen Watt: I refer the member to the answer to question S5W-08581 on 24 April 2017. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/2…
31 Mar 2017 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to develop the National Rural Mental Health Forum.
Answer · Maureen Watt: I refer the member to the answer to question S5W-08581 on 24 April 2017. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/2…
31 Mar 2017 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to develop the Think Positive initiative to ensure that there is consistent support for students.
Answer · Maureen Watt: I refer the member to the answer to question S5W-08581 on 24 April 2017. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/2…
31 Mar 2017 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how it ensures that professionals working with looked-after children and young people can deal with issues arising from trauma and attachment.
Answer · Mark McDonald: This government recognises the complexities of caring for looked after children and young people, and the level of skill and dedication required. We aim to ensure that the workforce is capable and fully equipped to undertake what is often a demanding role. A…
31 Mar 2017 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how it is delivering the (a) appropriate, evidence-based, parenting programmes, (b) evidence-based interventions as a means of addressing behavioural and emotional issues in children and young people and (c) mental health training for non-mental health staff across health and social care…
Answer · Maureen Watt: I refer the member to the answer to question S5W-08581 on 24 April 2017. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/2…
31 Mar 2017 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government when the (a) National Trauma Skills and Knowledge Framework and (b) National Training Plan for practitioners will be established.
Answer · Maureen Watt: The Transforming Trauma Knowledge and Skill Framework is expected to be published shortly. The Framework will equip practitioners working in the statutory and voluntary sectors with the knowledge and skills to be able to identify risk of abuse and be able to …
31 Mar 2017 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish the framework for supporting disabled children, young people and their families, and who will be involved in its development.
Answer · Mark McDonald: The Framework to Support Disabled Children, Young People and their Families will be published in Summer 2018. A draft Framework will be published in Autumn 2017 and there will also be consultation on the draft Framework at this time. The Framework will be d…
31 Mar 2017 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish its response to the recommendations of the project, Everyone Has a Story.
Answer · Maureen Watt: We are working actively with Lloyds Partnership Drugs Initiative (PDI) and other partners to fully realise the five recommendations that were directed towards the Scottish Government within the Everyone Has a Story Overview Report. A further 45 recommendation…
31 Mar 2017 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how it supports (a) integration authorities and (a) local authorities in determining and addressing the levels of mental health and wellbeing inequalities experienced in their areas.
Answer · Maureen Watt: Integration Authorities and local authorities should consider national data and their own local data to determine levels of mental health and wellbeing inequalities experienced in their areas. Good Mental Health for All can act as a resource for planning to a…
31 Mar 2017 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government how it supports local authorities in developing mental health strategies.
Answer · Maureen Watt: Scottish Government has endorsed Good Mental Health for All, published by NHS Health Scotland in 2016. Local Authorities can use that document and plan partnership action to tackle the determinants of mental health, the causes of inequalities in mental health…
31 Mar 2017 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to measure people's experiences of mental health services.
Answer · Maureen Watt: I refer the member to the answer to question S5W-08581 on 24 April 2017. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/2…
31 Mar 2017 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government when the protocol for admissions to non-specialist wards for young people with mental health problems will be established.
Answer · Maureen Watt: I refer the member to the answer to question S5W-08581 on 24 April 2017. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/2…
31 Mar 2017 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government when the audit of child and adolescent mental health services rejected referrals will be commissioned.
Answer · Maureen Watt: The question refers to an action or narrative text in the Mental Health Strategy 2017-2027. This is a 10 year strategy and planning around achieving the actions will now commence, following the publication. Reporting and progress on individual actions will b…
31 Mar 2017 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to improve prescribing and follow up care for those with mental illness.
Answer · Maureen Watt: I refer the member to the answer to question S5W-08581 on 24 April 2017. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/2…
31 Mar 2017 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government when it will begin to test the most effective and sustainable models of supporting mental health in primary care.
Answer · Maureen Watt: The question refers to action 23 in the Mental Health Strategy 2017-2027. £10 million will be invested in primary care mental health services over 2016/17 and 2017/18 to encourage the development of new models of care to ensure that people with mental health…
31 Mar 2017 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to help employers act to protect and improve mental health in the workplace.
Answer · Maureen Watt: I refer the member to the answer to question S5W-08581 on 24 April 2017. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/2…
31 Mar 2017 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government when the review of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Scotland) Act 2003 will begin, and who will be consulted.
Answer · Maureen Watt: The Scottish Government is currently working towards implementing the provisions of the Mental Health (Scotland) Act 2015. This contains several measures which strengthen the provisions in the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 that promot…
31 Mar 2017 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to improve diagnosis and treatment for people with both mental health and substance abuse problems.
Answer · Maureen Watt: I refer the member to the answer to question S5W-08581 on 24 April 2017. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/2…
31 Mar 2017 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Government when it will begin assessing the required level of highly specialist mental health inpatient services for young people.
Answer · Maureen Watt: I refer the member to the answer to question S5W-08581 on 24 April 2017. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/2…