Question reference: S6W-09881
- Asked by: Fiona Hyslop, MSP for Linlithgow, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 25 July 2022
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Current status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 23 August 2022
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to encourage proactivity by NHS Lothian in helping to address any urgent needs of children whose hearing issues were not diagnosed or treated, in light of the reported failures in diagnosing and treating hearing loss within NHS Lothian’s Paediatric Audiology Services.
Answer
The Scottish Government meet regularly with NHS Lothian in relation to their current status on the NHS board performance escalation framework, this involves the Board working through and reporting progress against a formal Recovery Plan that covers all the BAA recommended actions. The telephone helpline, established by NHS Lothian, also continues to be in operation to allow families to make direct contact with NHS Lothian about any audiology concerns.