Current status: Answered by Maree Todd on 8 November 2024
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of Part 4 of the Health (Tobacco, Nicotine etc. and Care) Scotland Act 2016, whether it can provide more detail on what would be considered as the "reasonable requirements" to meet in order to support (a) people who have lost their voice or have difficulty speaking with communication equipment and (b) such people in using this equipment.
The legislative duty provides flexibility for the development of future communication equipment technology. Through the assessment process health boards should ensure they have justification based on the circumstances of each individual regarding necessity and reasonability, and taking into consideration the needs, views, and choices of each individual, as is the case with other health provision.