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We intend to finalise our approach and publish it as early as possible in the new parliamentary session. That will include a new approach to funding for individuals and a new approach to providing short and long-term support for organisations.
Figure 15 of the MTFS sets out the difference between the central spending scenario and the expected capital funding. In total, by 2025/26, the Scottish Government expects a £900 million gap between its spending plans and the available funding.
As highlighted in the People Panel report, naloxone distribution has been a major success of the National Mission, with significant increase in distribution driven by the funding allocated to the project. According to the latest statistics (PHS quarterly report, 4 March 2025) nearly 8 out of 10 people at risk of opioid overdose have received naloxone.
As highlighted in the People Panel report, naloxone distribution has been a major success of the National Mission, with significant increase in distribution driven by the funding allocated to the project. According to the latest statistics (PHS quarterly report, 4 March 2025) nearly 8 out of 10 people at risk of opioid overdose have received naloxone.
The lookback has now commenced, with the first recipients being contacted from the end of July. Latest estimation is that around 350 recipients will need to be contacted in Scotland across the duration of the lookback.
A previous draft of the Strategy had been circulated to LT in October and the feedback was reflected in the latest draft presented. The Strategy is intended to support and ensure that effective internal communication happens within offices and teams as well as corporately.