Current status: Answered by Maree Todd on 15 September 2026
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to commission national guidelines regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS), to improve consistency of patient care and strengthen healthcare professionals’ confidence in recognising and managing the condition.
The Lead Clinician for NHS Scotland’s Strategic Network for Long Covid has been working collaboratively with the British Society of Cardiovascular Medicine, PoTS UK and other stakeholders to support the development of UK consensus guidelines for PoTS, which are expected to be published in December 2026.
Once published, the Scottish Government will consider their relevance for NHS Scotland, including how they may support clinicians and services in providing consistent, evidence-informed care for people with PoTS.