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Work is ongoing between the Scottish Government and NHS boards evaluating the financial implications of the new approach by the Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) and how the Rare Conditions Medicines Fund (RCMF) can best support an increase in SMC approvals under this new approach.
Scotland will continue to work with other parts of the UK to provide services where this provides access to the highest quality of care and delivers the best outcomes. There are already effective cross-border working arrangements in place which will provide a strong foundation for continued cooperation.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
30 April 2014
The Ministerial Task Force on Health Inequalities were presented with evidence that health and life expectancy in Scotland is increasing. Despite our best efforts though deeply ingrained health inequalities persist particularly in the West of Scotland.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
27 March 2014
To ask the Scottish Government, further to its news release of 13 February 2014, Pound is best option for independent Scotland and rest of UK, what advice it received from the Fiscal Commission Working Group on the duration of a currency union.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
20 March 2014
The timetable needs to reflect the consultation and engagement required to develop a national marine plan which best achieves the balance of protecting and enhancing our marine environment, alongside growing our existing and emerging marine industries.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
23 January 2014
The National Forest Estate is certified under the UK Woodland Assurance Standard which provides an independent assurance that its management conforms to best practice in terms of environmental sustainability.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
7 January 2014
The Scottish Government has not provided any guidance to local authorities, however to support the implementation of this legislation the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland and Health Protection Scotland produced a local authority implementation guide. The guide provides best practice information to assist officers in making licensing decision...
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
16 December 2013
The Scottish Government’s approach to access to new medicines is clear from our response to the Scottish Parliaments Health and Sport Committee, we want to see improved access within the NHS in Scotland to newly licensed medicines that represent the best in therapeutic value and are cost effective.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
19 November 2013