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PE2128: Increase funding for post mastectomy (delayed) breast reconstructions and ensure that waiting time information is accurate

Petition Summary

Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to:

  • provide additional funding to reduce waiting times for post mastectomy (delayed) breast reconstructions in Scotland
  • assess whether the communication section of its waiting times guidance is being followed by Health Boards

Petitioner: Christy Esslemont

Status: Under consideration

Date published: 28 November 2024

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Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee Consideration

SPICe Briefing (133KB, pdf) posted 27 January 2025 

Committee Meetings

19 February 2025: The Committee agreed to write to the Scottish Government.

Official Report of Meeting 19 February 2025

24 September 2025: The Committee took evidence from— 

  • Neil Gray, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care
  • Alan Morrison, Deputy Director Health Infrastructure & Sustainability, Scottish Government
  • Douglas McLaren, Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Scottish Government

The Committee took evidence on thematic healthcare issues in Scotland that have been raised in multiple petitions. 

Official Report of Meeting 24 September 2025

Update from Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, 30 October 2025

Written Submissions

PE2128/A: Scottish Government written submission, 8 January 2025 (59KB, pdf) posted 13 January 2025

PE2128/B: Scottish Government written submission, 8 April 2025 (68KB, pdf) posted 10 April 2025