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Transport Scotland are currently reviewing the outcomes of this research including the next phases of research and potential use of alternative de-icing products as advised by the findings.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
29 April 2022
A directors letter (DL) was issued by Chief Nursing Officer on 31 March regarding the de-escalation of enhanced IPC measures as we now observe that harms associated with reduced elective services within NHS Scotland are now outweighing COVID-19 harms.
Large numbers of adults are learning Gaelic, many of whom will be based in the central belt. 1 in 3 visitors are drawn to Scotland, in part, by their wish to learn more about the Gaelic language. 2.
Do you have any brief comments on the balance between the provision of goods and services and the provision of credited cards that allow people to go out and buy goods, hard cash, and the formal social security system?
I should also point out that NHS Tayside has 26 hospital sites, which is a large number, and there is a need to look at consolidating some of them in order to make some savings.
I am delighted that we were able to announce this week that we have recruited more than 1,000 healthcare support staff in a mixture of acute sites and community sites. They are in urban areas and in remote and island communities, which is very positive.
We are also actively planning wider targeted deployment for early January, including further asymptomatic test sites. In deploying mobile units and home test kits, and in trialling the asymptomatic test site, we will work closely with local communities to harness their expertise in order to encourage high participat...
Instruments subject to affirmative procedure: The Committee will consider the following— Registration of Social Workers and Social Service Workers in Care Services (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2024 (SSI 2024/Draft) 4.