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@SP_HSCS
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee
2 months
We've launched an inquiry into ADHD & Autism pathways and support. Data reveals 42,530 children in Scotland are waiting for neurodevelopmental assessments. We want to hear the experience of individuals, families and professionals. Get in touch:
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RT @VisitScotParl: Obesity is rising - are diet drugs the answer?. Join experts to explore how Big Food and Big Pharma shape our eating hab….
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What do you want to know?.
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RT @VisitScotParl: 'Do we value social care?' | As demand grows, join this vital discussion on the future of social care. #FoP2025. 🤝 In pa….
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RT @scottishcare: Do we value social care? As demand grows, this is a vital discussion on the future of social care – part of the #FoP2025….
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Health, Social Care and Sport Committee
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Easy Read versions of the call for views into our inquiry on ADHD and autism are available online: We also welcome BSL video submissions:. Let us know your views by 18 August 2025.
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Health, Social Care and Sport Committee
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We're seeking views on @scotgov proposed national Good Food Nation Plan. We want to know your thoughts on the proposed national plan and whether it will help achieve the stated aims. The plan: Respond to our call for views: .
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Health, Social Care and Sport Committee
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In 23/24, spending on mental health services totalled £1.5 billion, equivalent to 9% of total NHS expenditure. We're seeking views on levels of mental health spending, including preventative spend and spending priorities. Get in touch:
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RT @VisitScotParl: Scotland has the highest drug death rate in Europe. What bold action is needed to tackle this crisis - and end the stigm….
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Health, Social Care and Sport Committee
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Why are waiting times for diagnosis and management of ADHD and autism increasing, and what is the impact of high demand and delays on individuals and healthcare staff?. Let us know your views as part of our inquiry into ADHD and autism:
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RT @SPICe_Research: We've a new guest blog which looks at how climate change will impact on health and wellbeing in Scotland and how climat….
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Health, Social Care and Sport Committee
2 months
What changes to the Proposed National Good Food Nation Plan would you like to see reflected in the finalised plan?. Good Food Nation Plan: Let us know your response to @scotgov proposals by Friday 15 August:
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Health, Social Care and Sport Committee
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RT @SP_NetZero: A cross-committee call for views to support @ScotParl's forthcoming scrutiny of the draft Climate Change Plan has launched.….
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Health, Social Care and Sport Committee
2 months
We're seeking views on Scotland’s mental health budget as part of our 2026-27 pre-budget scrutiny. Share your thoughts on spending levels, prevention, and priorities. Let us know your views:
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Health, Social Care and Sport Committee
2 months
Tomorrow we'll consider current trends in and potential barriers to the participation of children and young people in sport and physical activity. We'll hear from @COSLA, @scotsportassoc and @sportscotland. Watch live from 9.30am:
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Health, Social Care and Sport Committee
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At Tuesday's meeting Nick Hobbs of @CYPCS and Scott Robertson of @Realgrassroots1 spoke of some of the issues youth footballers in Scotland face. Nick said that children and young people are treated by clubs as 'economic assets.'. Watch in full:
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Health, Social Care and Sport Committee
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RT @SPICe_Research: Our latest blog discusses the current complexities around how @scotgov assesses NHS performance, and introduces the new….
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Health, Social Care and Sport Committee
2 months
At yesterday's meeting, addressing welfare issues in Scottish youth football, Alexander Waksman of @gunnercooke criticised the @ScottishFA and @spfl for 'broken promises and smokescreens.'. We hope to hear from both organisations after recess. Watch:
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Health, Social Care and Sport Committee
2 months
On Tuesday we'll take evidence on welfare and sustainability in Scottish youth football. We'll hear from Nick Hobbs of @CYPCS, Mahesh Madlani and Alexander Waksman of @gunnercooke and Scott Robertson of @Realgrassroots1. Watch live from 9.30am:
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Health, Social Care and Sport Committee
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RT @SP_Justice: MSPs from the Criminal Justice, Health and Social Justice committees visited The Thistle Centre in Glasgow today to see the….
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Health, Social Care and Sport Committee
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On Tuesday we'll scrutinise the performance of the Care Inspectorate @CareInspect. Followed by an evidence session with Food Standards Scotland @FSScot. More info online: Watch live from 9.15am:
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