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In England and Wales, the eligibility criteria for free NHS sight tests are different and can be accessed here: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/opticians/free-nhs-eye-tests-and-optical-vouchers/ . S6W-19895
There have been a number of practices interested in SDAI in recent weeks with applications expected to be submitted by Health Boards shortly. S6W-19800
In Scotland, we have established the Standing Committee on Pandemic Preparedness to bring together scientists and technical experts to advise the Scottish Government on the future risks from pandemics and how we can be as prepared as it is possible to be for these. S6W-19641
This includes more open scrutiny with stakeholders on the main piece of legislation bringing forward these reforms, which will be laid as a UK Statutory Instrument and come to the Scottish Parliament for consent. S6W-20194
We remain committed to the delivery of the Deposit Return Scheme but as stated in Parliament on 7 th June, this will not now launch until October 2025 at the earliest due to the UK Governments 11 th hour intervention through their decision on the Internal Market Act exclusion. S6W-19222
For further details, businesses, projects and their representatives can contact the Bank via its website, where the Bank’s new enquiries team will handle the approach - Contact | Scottish National Investment Bank (thebank.scot) S6W-19312
We are also developing guidance to support inquires and reviews that will build upon Professor Britton’s recommendations and hope to publish that shortly. S6W-19354
It is vital that partners at a local level work together to explore all avenues and approaches to support local sport and leisure facilities. S6W-19524
The Scottish Government provides the overall guidance to NHS Boards, and individual Boards are responsible for developing and applying their own policies taking account of local circumstances. S6W-19376