Chamber and committees

Patient information is recognised in the Scottish Diabetes Framework as an essential part of diabetes care. The objective is for all people with diabetes and their carers to have access to information which is relevant, consistent and appropriate to their needs. High-quality patient information does exist, although it is recognised that at present it is not universally available. Action plans covering both patient information and patient education are currently being developed by the Patient Focus Implementation Group, a sub-group of the Scottish Diabetes Group (the national group responsible for monitoring and implementing the Scottish Diabetes Framework).

Our Scottish Diabetes Framework recognises good patient information as an essential part of diabetes care. An action plan on patient information is currently being developed.

The registration and determination of planning applications for wind turbines is generally a matter for planning authorities. The detailed information requested is not held centrally but can be obtained from the councils concerned. The Scottish Executive intends to establish a database containing information about existing and planned renewable energy developments, including wind farms.

The Executive meets regularly with the college to discuss a range of matters relating to the research, education and advisory services it commissions from the college.