Chamber and committees

I refer the member to the answer to question S7W-00454 on 8 June 2026. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers.

To ensure capital funding is targeted effectively, we are working with all health boards to develop a whole-system NHS infrastructure plan for Scotland, which will inform future investment priorities.

As part of this, we are taking forward a primary care infrastructure investment strategy, as set out in the Infrastructure Delivery Pipeline published on 13 January 2026. An initial tranche of 12 priority areas has been identified, based on health needs, population demographics and the condition of the existing estate, with work on three projects commencing immediately:

1. Port Glasgow; 2 East Calder and East Livingston; 3 Cowdenbeath and Lochgelly

Followed by:
•South/West Edinburgh
•Edinburgh City
•Cumbernauld area of Lanarkshire
•Hamilton area of Lanarkshire
•South Glasgow, Langside
•East Dunbartonshire
•West area of Ayr
•Inverness and Nairn
•Kincardine

This programme includes the development of a sustainable revenue funding model to support further investment in primary and community care infrastructure, including a network of local care and wellbeing centres across Scotland. To accelerate delivery, business case development and the revenue model will be progressed in parallel.

On current assumptions, construction is expected to begin from around 2031.

It remains an unwelcome reality that communities across Scotland experience health, quality of life and even life expectancy differently depending on their circumstances.

This information is not held centrally and we are unable to answer this question.

The Scottish Government will engage constructively with relevant stakeholders to ensure considered and thoughtful discussion on this policy. Further detail will be developed in consultation with these stakeholders to deliver effective implementation and achieve policy aims.

MyCare.scot was rolled out nationally across Scotland from April 2026. It is accessible via a web browser. A downloadable mobile app will also be available through app stores from early summer.

We want all women and girls to be able to access the best possible care and support and to benefit from healthcare services that are safe, effective and put women at the centre of their care.

Endometriosis continues to be a priority for this Government, and we are determined to see diagnosis times reduced for all women and girls across Scotland.

Through Phase Two of the Women’s Health Plan, we are taking action to transform gynaecology services and reduce diagnosis times for all menstrual health conditions, including endometriosis. The Endometriosis Care Pathway has already been updated to align with the most recent NICE guidance so that NHS Boards can ensure that women and girls with endometriosis and endometriosis like symptoms have access to holistic and timely care.

The Scottish Government is aware of the current position regarding the National Treatment Centre at Forth Valley.

Falkirk Council, in its role as the local building standards authority, must complete its independent assessment and approval processes – these processes must be carried out thoroughly to ensure all required standards are met before the Centre opens.

The latest data shows New Outpatient waits over a year have decreased for 11 consecutive months, while over 52 week waits for Inpatient / Day case have reduced for 15 months in a row. In the quarter to 31 March 2026, activity for the 8 key diagnostic tests was also at its highest since reporting began in April 2024.

We are determined to continue to build on this momentum, and have invested an additional £100 million this year to build on the progress made in the 2025-26 Operational Improvement Plan. This funding will support additional capacity and deliver further reductions in waiting times, with a particular focus on those waiting the longest.

Our plan is working and delivering for the people of Scotland, and we expect waiting times to continue to fall as the impact of our sustained investment and reform programme is realised over the course of the parliamentary session.

Digital prescribing is a high priority for the Scottish Government supported by new investment announced for General Practice in October 2025. The Digital Prescribing and Dispensing Programme is currently forecast to start implementation in mid 2028, with a phased roll out across the country.