Question reference: S6W-13445
- Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 21 December 2022
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Current status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 23 January 2023
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what work has been undertaken to model a sustainable cancer workforce by collecting and improving data on the cancer workforce to support sustainable workforce planning.
Answer
As committed to in the National Workforce Strategy for Health and Social Care, we have been undertaking a data collection exercise to inform future decisions about workforce investment. This work is being led by the Scottish Cancer Network, which is engaging with local boards and professional representatives.
A final report, including recommendations, will be provided to the National Oncology Taskforce in the first quarter of 2023. The Taskforce is made up of NHS Board Chief Executives and Medical Directors, and will seek national solutions to ensure the longer term resilience of oncology services in Scotland.