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In some cases, the risk assessment that is carried out by the service is done in good faith but the medical professionals might not agree with that assessment. If I may, I will give a very quick example.
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee 18 May 2017 Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee 18 May 2017Cross-party Groups Cross-party Groups Good morning and welcome to the 10th meeting in 2017 of the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
27 October 2025
The relevant information can be found in Tables 3a and 6a. Although Care at Home may include personal care, it may also take the form of other support services which sit outwith Free Personal Care legislation.
The most recent Scottish Fiscal Commission forecast, published on 25 May 2023, shows Social Security expenditure of £4.2 billion in 2022-23, and forecast to be £5.3 billion in 2023-24.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
10 March 2022
It sets out that, as a minimum, women may have one supportive person accompanying them to all antenatal appointments, and one additional visitor (adult or child) may also attend subject to local risk assessments and physical distancing.