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There are signs of progress. Over 2023, new out-patient activity increased from the previous year, and the new out-patient list decreased for the first time since the end of 2021.
But should the Bill become law, careful consideration will need to be made in partnership with COSLA and ADES regarding monitoring of provision of the new statutory entitlement. Any new national, regional or local approach to data gathering for this purpose will need to be fully scoped and costed, and clarity sought on how any new approach was to be funded.
The SSIs, if passed, will come into effect on 26 February 2024, which aligns with SPS plans for implementation of the updated policy. 13:15 Thank you, cabinet secretary.
Planning for an autumn Festival is required to start by end June at the latest, and in light of the fluctuating public health situation in Scotland, an online Festival would future-proof this year’s event.
That is because we recognise the incredibly valuable role that our health visiting teams play for new families. We have invested in them and have supported them in their role.
I call Ariane Burgess to move or not move amendment 26. Given the cabinet secretary’s comments on evaluation of the rural support plan, I will not move amendment 26.