Question reference: S6W-01312
- Asked by: Gillian Mackay, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: 7 July 2021
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Current status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 9 August 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the Versus Arthritis campaign for a six-point support package to be provided to those waiting for joint replacements.
Answer
The Scottish Government is supportive of the work of Versus Arthritis including the six-point support package. In support of this the Minister for Public Health, Women’s Health and Sport is due to meet with representatives of Versus Arthritis soon to discuss the initiative.
We are working in collaboration with the organisation to ensure that patients on waiting lists receive good communication and relevant support while they await treatment. This work will be ongoing with essential collaboration with patients, carers and providers including the National Advisory Committee for Chronic Pain NACCP.