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One of these principles is that the views of interested parties should be taken account of when determining if an intervention is to be made and what intervention is to be made.
Local Health Protection Teams are able to advise on the need for testing of residents and staffing in sheltered housing accommodation taking account of the circumstances of the facility and will provide advice on other Infection Prevention and Control measures to help limit further spread of the virus.
Health Protection Scotland (HPS) is however working with UK counterparts, taking into account recent discussions at the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, to establish UK-wide HCAI definitions for COVID-19.
Local authorities have been actively prioritising services taking account of key principles discussed at the Forum and in light of well-established local business continuity plans.
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will increase Carer's Allowance to take account of any additional financial pressures that unpaid carers experience during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
20 April 2020
Mr McKee wrote to enterprise agency account managed companies, our Global Scots network and business organisations across Scotland asking for assistance in supplying and/or manufacturing key items for the NHS.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
15 April 2020
Both suppliers have robust contingency plans in place to secure the future supplies of oxygen, as well as cover for delivery drivers and staff. Planning is taking into account the anticipated increased usage levels and number of deliveries required over the coming months.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
27 March 2020
We have been working with local authorities to ensure they have plans in place to support continuity of education and support for children and young people who are learning at home, taking into account the needs of children and young people in their area.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
26 February 2020
As you will be aware, Higher Education Institutions are autonomous institutions, with responsibility for strategic and operational matters. As such they are accountable to their own Court and are not required to report to the Scottish Government.