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Since the first detection of these substances in Scotland in 2021, Scottish Government and Public Health Scotland (PHS) have worked closely to monitor the prevalence of these substances and to provide regular updates and alerts to those using drugs and those working in drug treatment services.PHS publishes on a quarterly basis, accessible, up-to-date inform...
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
25 August 2025
The Scottish Government does not currently have an estimated cost for the provision of a 24/7 thrombectomy service.The Scottish Government remains committed to implementing a high quality and clinically safe thrombectomy service that is available across Scotland whenever people need it.Scottish Government officials and NHS planners have been asked to work at pace on developing a plan for the next steps for service expansion.While there is not a specific date...
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
7 August 2025
The majority of NHS Boards can now refer to thrombectomy Hub centres, increasing geographical access to thrombectomy procedures.Scottish Government officials and NHS planners have been asked to work at pace on developing a plan for the next steps for service expansion. While there is not a specific date for publication, we expect the next steps for service ...
The UK Department of Health and Social Care have stated that while the medication is currently unavailable, the anticipated resupply date is mid-august 2025. An alternative medication named Naldemedine (Rizmoic) remains available in 200 microgram tablets and can support increased demand.
It is a matterfor individuals to decide if they wish to publish information contained withintheir own mandate letters.TheSPCB publishes up to date information about salaries for MSP, Ministers, LawOfficers and Office Holders on its website.
To ask the Scottish Government when the Scottish Education Exchange Programme (SEEP) was officially launched, and how many students have participated in the programme to date. The Scottish Education Exchange Programme (SEEP) Test and Learn Project was launched in 2023.In year 1 the project did not directly fund any student exchanges.
To ask the Scottish Government how much it has spent on the (a) provision and (b) maintenance and servicing of free bikes, since May 2021. From May 2021 to date, £9,419,808 has been spent on the provision, maintenance and servicing of free bikes.
Scottish Government officials informed Ministers on the content of Ferguson Marine’s board papers relating to the recommended operational plan for MV Glen Rosa on 26 March 2025.Following a Board meeting, the Chair of Ferguson Marine briefed the Deputy First Minister on the updated delivery plan; and the Chief Financial Officer of Ferguson Marine wrote to the NZET committee to report that a “further stage of review and assurance activity would commence to ensure the MV Glen Rosa operational plan has been fully optimised from the perspective of costs and handover date...
I’m pleased to announce a new open letter has been published on the Scottish Government website.This letter, developed with arts festivals and other key partners, reflects conversations across the sector and work undertaken to date. It outlines how the partnership will be pragmatic and solutions focused, drawing upon the expertise across the sector an...