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Holyrood’s Health & Social Care Committee is seeking views and experiences for a new inquiry into ADHD & autism treatment pathways. @SP_HSCS @haughey_clare @RCPsychScot @echcharity @MHFScot @MentalWelfare @NRS_MH @MindroomInform @ALLIANCEScot @Autism

The new £49.2m Usher Building brings together academic, NHS, private and third sector partners to accelerate research & innovations for health and care. @EdinUniUsher @DrTedros @WHO @EdinburghBQ @MareeToddMSP @IanMurrayMP @NHSResearchScot @UofGRegiusAnna.

“Scotland’s health & social care system is currently in crisis, not able to make investments for the needs of people with dementia & carers today, let alone prepare for the increasing numbers of people with dementia tomorrow.” . @alzscot @NDCAN_Scotland .

Gaps in the current approach to safety and quality of care in Scotland’s urgent & unscheduled pathways were also acknowledged, with @scotgov committing to work with partners to deliver services ‘fit for the future’. @RCollEM @BMAScotland @DrIainKennedy.

A group of health professionals will today become the UK’s first doctors to qualify after completing a predominantly part-time medical degree. @EdinUniMedicine @uniofedinburgh .

Disabled people’s organisations say Scotland’s new Disability Equality Plan marks a “step in the right direction”, but must be followed by action to address deepening poverty, discrimination and exclusion.

👋 Nutrition researchers at the University of Aberdeen’s Rowett Institute are seeking volunteers across Scotland to challenge themselves to reduce their meat intake. @rowett_abdn @FSScot @P_H_S_Official @ManiraAhmad @PaulJ_PHS @neilcgray @UofGRegiusAnna.

‘I am acutely aware of the pressures faced by boards, & the specific, protracted challenges faced within emergency departments. In working to implement the report’s recommendations, I will promote progress at pace.’ @neilcgray. @RCollEM @BMAScotland.

Apublic health leader & consultant in paediatric respiratory medicine has been appointed as the Scottish government’s new Chief Scientific Adviser. @ProfCalumSemple @LivUni @RCPCHtweets @P_H_S_Official @RichardLochhead @ISARIC1 @CCPUKstudy @scotgovhealth

Addressing Scottish parliament, @ThomasCArthur said people are “waiting too long to get the support they need” & the government is committed to improving this. @MHFScot @EdinUniMentalH @Autism @AutismScotland @SP_HSCS @haughey_clare @MareeToddMSP

The Scottish government has committed to address service gaps and improve national reporting in urgent care services, after a review found relationship breakdowns between senior staff in Glasgow had risked patient safety. @HISengage @online_his @NHSGGC .

“We are committed to working with disabled people & their organisations, upholding the principle of ‘nothing about us without us’. “I am confident Scotland can become a country where disabled people truly thrive,” said equalities minister, @kaukabstewart.

📢 @DrGregorSmith said the need for connection is not just with other people, but the planet – emphasising that preventing ill health goes hand-in-hand with addressing the climate crisis. @SP_HSCS @SP_NetZero @thegcph @RealisticMed @alzscot @RPSScotland

Despite a declining child population, paediatric specialty admissions are projected to rise while total admissions for children under 18 years are to remain stable. @P_H_S_Official @fatimlakha @PaulJ_PHS @BMAScotland @RCollEM @DrIainKennedy @RCPEdin

“Patients are suffering, unable to access the care they need when they need it or having to use their own hard-earned money to go private.” @DrIainKennedy. @BMAScotland @RCPEdin @PHIN_UK @RCollEM @RCPsychScot @RCSEd @RCGPScotland @BMAResidents.

Though almost half of the projected 30% rise in breast cancer patients stems from improved survival, @P_H_S_Official says the figures underline the value of early detection & awareness. @melsturtevant @BreastCancerNow @RCRadiologists @ACPUK @CRUK_Policy

“We need the Scottish government & UK government to urgently invest in disabled peoples’ lives to deliver dignity & justice.” @tressaburke. @GDA__online @InclusionScot @DEScotTweets @HeatherFisken @DisRightsUK @enabletweets @Dis_PPL_Protest @kaukabstewart.

A public health leader & consultant in paediatric respiratory medicine has been appointed as the Scottish government’s new Chief Scientific Adviser. @ProfCalumSemple @LivUni @RCPCHtweets @P_H_S_Official @RichardLochhead @ISARIC1 @CCPUKstudy @scotgovhealth.

“This funding is a win for the collective action of disabled people & our allies. “But it is a small step when we need big leaps; poverty & inequality experienced by disabled people remain at unacceptable levels.” @tressaburke. @GDA__online @DEScotTweets.

While typically responsive to initial chemotherapy, ovarian cancer can return & resist additional courses of chemotherapy, which @CRUKScotland says remains a ‘common and devastating’ occurrence. @OvarianCancerUK @macmillancancer @SU2CUK @EdinUni_IGC.