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Health & the NHS

Scots Have Far Better Access To GPs Than English

"In the Guardian today (12 June 2019), we read of serious and worsening problems in access to GPs in England.... Based on this Scottish survey published in July 2019, we can see that while overall levels of satisfaction with the quality of the service offered by GPs did not differ significantly, it is in the ease of access that the Scottish system seems to be performing much better."
https://thoughtcontrolscotland.com

Funding Support To Reduce Inequalities In Child Health

The Scottish Government and COSLA (Convention of Local Authorities) have come together to work on ways to  improve the diet and health of Scots and in particular children. They are working towards 5 key outcomes:

  • Children have the best start in life – they eat well and have a healthy weight
  • The food environment supports healthier choices
  • People have access to effective weight management services
  • Leaders across all sectors promote healthy weight and diet
  • Diet-related health inequalities are reduced

You can find out more about that here: A healthier future: Scotland’s diet and healthy weight delivery plan
https://theorkneynews.scot

SNP Government Act Against Obesity

From news.gov.scot today: Children and young people across Scotland will benefit from funding of £1.7 million to support health boards deliver new standards for weight management services. The investment comes after NHS Health Scotland published standards for weight management services for under 18-year-olds, to ensure quality and equal access to provision across the country. The funding is part of the Scottish Government’s ambition to halve childhood obesity by 2030 and significantly reduce diet-related health inequalities.
https://thoughtcontrolscotland.com