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You are the first point of contact when they come into the prison and therefore, they may say to you, “I do not have my medication”, or they may display behaviour that may be indicative of a mental health problem.
NHS boards have a duty of candour and must make sure that they report any issues that may impact on patients, and my understanding is that that is under way.
I know from my previous experience in the classroom that some young people may need that contact. They may need to monitor medication, for example, and young carers may need to remain in touch with family members about their care.
Meeting of the Parliament (Hybrid) 17 May 2022 Meeting of the Parliament (Hybrid) 17 May 2022Time for Reflection Time for Reflection The first item of business this afternoon is time for reflection.
There were widespread concerns about jargon, with calls for plain language, for example because “there are too many jargon terms… It may be helpful to have a definitions appendix.”
However, if improvements in population health can be achieved, pressure on health-related spending may be reduced in the future. This could reduce the Scottish specific fiscal challenges arising because of demographic change.