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The changes to examination recall times follow independent best practice guidelines set by NICE, allowing dentists to tailor recalls based on patients’ individual oral health needs. The guidelines can be found online at: Overview | Dental checks: intervals between oral health reviews | Guidance | NICE.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
19 September 2023
Clients can apply in ways that suit them best either by paper or online application, by telephone or they can receive application support from our Local Delivery team who can arrange a face-to-face appointment in a client’s home, a community setting or video call.
To ask the Scottish Government whether it has any plans to develop an advice helpline or online support for those who hold a power of attorney, as recommended by the Scottish Mental Health Law Review, and, if so, within what timescale.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
17 January 2023
To ask the Scottish Government, in relation to the point at which the Deposit Return Scheme commences, what enforcement measures will be available to SEPA to ensure that all UK retailers outside Scotland include the cost of the 20p deposit on all scheme articles that are for sale online to customers in Scotland. Where an offence has been committed the enfo...
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
11 August 2022
To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to help employers support good mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. I have today launched an online employer mental health and wellbeing platform, which provides a single point of access to signpost employers to relevant, reputable and free sources of support.
To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to ensure that information on the provision of COVID-19 booster vaccines for pregnant people is easily accessible online. COVID-19 vaccines are recommended in pregnancy.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
23 February 2022
It is also for institutions to determine an appropriate balance between online and in-person teaching where that focuses on the reduction and management of risk and a cautious approach to keep people safe.