Question reference: S6W-26004
- Asked by: Foysol Choudhury, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 6 March 2024
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Current status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 18 March 2024
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it is considering sustainable and recurring funding for NHS boards for the direct provision of diabetes technology.
Answer
The Scottish Government’s Diabetes Improvement Plan contains a key commitment to further increase access to existing and emerging diabetes technologies.
Budgets for 2024-2025 are yet to be confirmed, however we recognise the benefits that technology provides to people with diabetes.
It is for each NHS Board to determine how best to utilise the funding and resources provided by the Scottish Government to meet the needs and priorities of their local populations. This includes ensuring that people with Type 1 diabetes have access to the most appropriate treatment and care.