Question reference: S6W-22119
- Asked by: Colin Beattie, MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 9 October 2023 Registered interest
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Current status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 30 October 2023
Question
To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish its response to the findings of the Independent Review of Audiology Services in Scotland, which was published on 25 August 2023, and whether it will establish a national implementation group, to implement the recommendations of the review, that has embedded within it lived patient experience and experience of staff who deliver audiology services.
Answer
The Scottish Government is currently considering all the recommendations made, including the recommendation to establish a national implementation group.
Given the broad scope of the recommendations, and the seriousness of the issues raised, it is important that sufficient time is taken to fully plan how any actions will be taken forward.
We will update Parliament at the earliest opportunity.