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To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the finding in the Mental Health Commission for Scotland report, Mental Health Act Monitoring 2014/15, that, over the last year, the number of new episodes of compulsory treatment orders for people aged 65 and over increased by 21%.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
4 September 2015
The Scottish Government has previously stated that there will be a formal review of the new SMC approach in 2015-16 and that we are open to considering any further changes.
There is no planned formal reporting during Parliaments summer recess however, Emergency Department Weekly Activity and Waiting Times in Scotland, which will include performance at the new South Glasgow University Hospital, will continue to be published on Information Services Division’s NHS Performs website http://www.isdscotland.scot.nhs.uk/Products-and-S...
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
19 February 2015
Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) guidelines are derived from a systematic review of the scientific literature and are designed to accelerate the translation of new knowledge into action to meet the aim of reducing variations in practice, and improving outcomes.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
19 January 2015
The Programme for Government set out that the Scottish Government will consult on introducing a new specific criminal offence of committing domestic abuse.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
19 December 2014
This will ensure the continued provision of a safe and sustainable hyperbaric service for those who need it. The new arrangements are expected to be in place by April 2015.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
11 December 2014
In line with the regulations, the equality impact assessment is applicable to new or revised plans, policies and strategies, but it is not required for individual operational decisions, such as, which monuments and structures to designate.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
5 November 2014
Where functions continue on a shared basis, there will need to be adjustments to the governance of these bodies, but the Scottish Government sees no need for a new body to be established. S4W-21509
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the statement by Richard Lochhead on 11 June 2014 (Official Report, c. 32086), from which budget line the additional "£45 million of new money" for the beef sector will be drawn.