Health, Social Care and Sport Committee

📑 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

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

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

"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

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

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

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

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.

'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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This Tuesday we'll take evidence on the public health aspects of @scotgov draft Climate Change Plan. We'll quiz Professor Jill Belch @RCPEdin, Professor Ruth Doherty of @uniofedinburgh and Professor Peter Scarborough of @UniofOxford. Watch live @9.15am: ow.ly/mxlU50XU47b

This Tuesday we'll continue scrutiny of the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill. The Committee will take evidence from two panels comprising healthcare representative bodies, regulators and inspectors. Watch @9am: ow.ly/483a50XFBMV

This Tuesday at 9.30am we'll begin taking evidence on a Bill aiming to regulate certain non-surgical procedures including Botox and fillers. Agenda: ow.ly/2VOH50XzTkP Responses to our call for views: ow.ly/Ocu550XzTm4 Watch on Parliament TV: ow.ly/8xVk50XzTiC

At this week's meeting David McColgan of @ncdalliance told us how the introduction of the Food (Promotion and Placement) Regulations 2025 are only a first step in changing Scotland's food purchasing habits. Watch in full: ow.ly/YXqi50XyGWx