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This account is now inactive until after the Scottish Parliament election on 7 May.
Information about the Committee’s work over this past Session 6: ow.ly/ujmz50YFLas
Information about the election: ow.ly/P8eS50YFL8m
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Apr 9
🔊 Today is Dissolution - the official end of this parliamentary session.
The Scottish Parliament shuts down so an election can happen, and MSPs no longer hold office. That means no more parliamentary work until a new Parliament is elected.
Find out more at our election hub: ow.ly/ZIQF50YGkWS
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Mar 25
🔔 We're now in campaign recess 🔔
That means that no more debates or Committee meetings will be held during this session, unless Parliament is recalled.
ALT A purple background with white text overlaid reading "Campaign Recess - A period of time before an election when Parliament doesn't meet. MSPs keep their roles at this time and the Parliament can be recalled in an emergency."
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Health, Social Care and Sport Committee retweeted
Our latest blog explores the prevalence of measles in Scotland and the United Kingdom, following the recent World Health Organisation announcement that the UK has lost its measles elimination status. Read this here: 👇ow.ly/OqCB50Yxwxh
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📊 Our legacy report recommends:
•Intensified cross portfolio and cross-committee working
•More flexible work programmes to allow consideration of topical issues
•Increased external engagement to provide insight and inform scrutiny
Read in full:
ow.ly/Ostr50Ywhgg
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📑 Our Legacy Report highlights areas for ongoing scrutiny in the next parliamentary session including:
• Mental health
• Neurodiversity
• Palliative care
• Social care
• the key role of sport, physical activity and good food in Scotland's health.
ow.ly/wm2250YwcNF
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Health, Social Care and Sport Committee retweeted
Ahead of tomorrow's @scotparl stage 3 vote on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill, we've published a briefing which summarises the Bill and discusses the main changes made at stage 3 plus the key amendments not agreed to.
🔗ow.ly/7hIS50YuC85
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At this week's meeting Paul Johnston, Chief Executive Officer, @P_H_S_Official described how a preventative approach to improving Scotland's health could have a hugely positive impact, not just on individuals but also on Scotland's finances.
Watch: ow.ly/8PE250YsSpG
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Health, Social Care and Sport Committee retweeted
"There's still much work to be done to tackle this issue of urgent national importance."
We've worked with @SP_Justice & @SP_HSCS to scrutinise @ScotGov’s work to tackle drug deaths and drug harm. Our new report finds this work should continue: ow.ly/AnIX50Yq1tp
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This week Dr David Meir, @UniWestScotland called for closer connections between sport and academia and improved data capture to better understand Scotland's sporting and physical activity landscape.
Watch in full: ow.ly/IiYF50YpH4n
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Our report on the draft Climate Change Plan (CCP) calls for more detail on how climate actions will impact the public health landscape.
We highlight views that the CCP fails to address the complex role of food in meeting climate and health objectives: ow.ly/fr6w50YozU6
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On Tuesday we'll commence Stage 2 proceedings on the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill. The Bill aims to regulate the non-surgical procedures industry.
Watch live from 9am: ow.ly/GCxc50YkjhK
Learn more: ow.ly/HSHV50Ykjkf
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Health, Social Care and Sport Committee retweeted
There will be a meeting of the Cross-Committee on tackling drug deaths and drug harm tomorrow morning at 9am.
The start of the meeting will be available to watch online. We will then discuss a legacy report in private, reflecting on the Cross-Committee's work this session.
ALT A graphic which says "12 February 2026 - Tackling drug deaths and drug harm" beside a photograph of the Scottish Parliament building.
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'If I hear something from a patient that is endangering life, I will be going straight to the top.'
Those are the words of Karen Titchener, Patient Safety Commissioner on the subject of whistleblowing.
Watch this week's meeting in full: ow.ly/l5zg50Y9i0J
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Our new report considers ADHD and autism pathways and support.
We're calling for urgent @scotgov action to deliver a national plan that ensures autistic people and people with ADHD can access support across every health board in Scotland.
The report: ow.ly/9Jsp50Y9cgj
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We've called for urgent national action to improve ADHD and autism assessment and support pathways across Scotland.
We want to see a comprehensive review of assessment processes across all areas, leading to a National Standard.
Read our report: ow.ly/4Zqx50Y7r9F
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We're supportive of a Bill which would mean cosmetic treatments such as fillers, Botox and chemical peels would be subject to regulation.
But we want to see more support for businesses potentially impacted by the legislation.
Read our report: ow.ly/asz050Y5hig
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We've backed a Bill which aims to regulate the non-surgical procedures industry including cosmetic treatments such as fillers, Botox and microneedling.
It would make it illegal for under-18s to access these treatments.
Read our Stage 1 report: ow.ly/T95b50Y49If
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On Tuesday @neilcgray Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care will give evidence on the Scottish Budget for 2026-27. We'll quiz him about budget allocations and spending priorities for the upcoming financial year
Watch live from 9:15am: ow.ly/3hcL50Y1Pwf
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This week we'll take further evidence on @scotgov draft Climate Change Plan.
We'll also consider a Section 30 Order regarding substances and devices for use in relation to the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill.
Watch from 8.45am: ow.ly/Gb9m50XY31V
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This week Professor Peter Scarborough of @UniofOxford told us he doesn't believe the @scotgov draft Climate Change Plan will have any impact on public health inequalities.
Read the draft plan: ow.ly/saem50XX92L
Watch the meeting in full: ow.ly/2A2S50XX92K
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