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Date answered:
26 August 2025
S6W-39609
We engage constructively with the UK Government on a regular basis. S6W-39609
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Date answered:
26 August 2025
S6W-39736
They enhance the NHS's capacity and capability to engage in innovative activities across the triple helix of industry, academia, third sector and the NHS to develop and scale innovative solutions that address the evolving needs of our healthcare system. S6W-39736
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Date answered:
26 August 2025
S6W-39628
It includes numbers of cases in which the accused was offered diversion and following that offer, the diversion was considered completed or is still considered ongoing.The overall numbers of cases containing an allegation of sexual assault (which have not been checked) are provided as a point of comparison.Year2022-20232023-20242024-2025TotalNumber of sexual assault cases where diversion marked as completed or ongoing443133108Total number of sexual assault cases reported to COPFS1,5421,5681,4504,560Of the 108 cases, 85 involved individuals who were children (under 18) at the time of the offending S6W...
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Date answered:
19 August 2025
S6W-39796
We continue to engage with employers to ensure content continues to meet the needs of employers across Scotland.Scottish Government partners, including the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) and Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF), share best practice guidance and resources, such as the free Grocery Aid helpline, and Victim Support, for victims of violence and abuse in a retail setting.Victim Support Scotland provide information, emotional support and practical assistance to help anyone affected by crime, including retail crime. S6W...
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Date answered:
15 August 2025
S6W-39794
The newly-established Retail Crime Taskforce will target repeat offenders of retail crime by using analytical data and intelligence to carry out proactive enforcement activities in areas most heavily impacted.The team will also engage with retailers to identify ways in which they can enhance security and crime prevention measures in place and reduce incidents occurring.The Scottish Government’s investment will also be used to develop diversionary programmes aimed at reducing reoffending and youth offending, with a focus on the role of organised crime.We have also provided over £6 million to implement actions within the Violence Prevention Framework for Scotland, since 2023, which specifically seeks to prevent violence from happening and if and when it does occur, to reduce the harm. S6W...
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Date answered:
14 August 2025
S6W-39667
Encouragingly, Public Health Scotland (PHS) published data shows strong uptake of the hepatitis B vaccine in children (over 94%).We are also working with PHS and NHS Boards to strengthen adult vaccination uptake, improve data systems, and reduce inequalities in access to vaccination. S6W-39667
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Date answered:
11 August 2025
S6W-39186
The amount of additional funding will not be confirmed until the Office for Budget Responsibility produce its next set of forecasts for the UK Autumn Statement.The Fiscal Sustainability Delivery Plan and Medium-Term Financial Strategy were published in June 2025 and set out the actions we’re taking to improve the sustainability of the public finances over the medium-term. S6W-39186
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Date answered:
8 August 2025
S6W-39731
In addition to scored social impact questions, it highlights other practical ways to achieve social and economic outcomes, such as:While Including social requirements in specifications,Dividing contracts into lots to facilitate access for SMEs and third sector organisations,Reserving contracts for supported businesses.The effectiveness of this approach, which includes extensive training and support to implement these policies, is evidenced in the 2023 report Scotland’s Journey of Achieving Sustainable Procurement Outcomes (2002–2022) and in annual procurement activity reports. S6W...
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Date answered:
8 August 2025
S6W-39610
Our Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy, MentalHealth Core Standards and the National Specification for Psychological Therapies and Interventions set out clear expectations for the delivery of high-quality, person-centred support across Scotland.More broadly, the Scottish Government recently consulted on a Long Term Conditions Framework, which will help inform future approaches to prevention, diagnosis and care, including support for mental health and wellbeing.The Scottish Government remains committed to ensuring people living with kidney disease can access safe, effective and person-centred care, including appropriate psychosocial support. S6W...
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Date answered:
7 August 2025
S6W-39374
The Framework sets out how national and local government will work with public sector partners, community organisations and business to tackle the root causes of ill health. S6W-39374
