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Parliamentary questions can be asked by any MSP to the Scottish Government or the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body. The questions provide a means for ��˿�� to get factual and statistical information.

Written questions must be answered within 10 working days (20 working days during recess)
Other questions such as Topical, Portfolio, General and First Minister's Question Times are taken in the Chamber

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Question reference: S6W-22448

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Friday, 27 October 2023
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 7 November 2023

To ask the Scottish Government how many people it estimates there currently are who have chronic kidney disease and are not being reimbursed for the costs of their home dialysis treatment.

Question reference: S6W-22449

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Friday, 27 October 2023
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 7 November 2023

To ask the Scottish Government what percentage of energy costs are reimbursed to patients with chronic kidney disease who undergo NHS dialysis treatment at home.

Question reference: S6W-22450

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Friday, 27 October 2023
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 7 November 2023

To ask the Scottish Government what estimate it has made of any savings to hospitals that transfer patients undergoing high energy use intensity treatment in hospital to home treatment, such as home dialysis for people with chronic kidney disease.

Question reference: S6W-22451

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Friday, 27 October 2023
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 7 November 2023

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the average cost of running an energy-dependent piece of medical equipment, such as a dialysis machine, in the home, and whether it has assessed the adequacy of government grants or NHS reimbursement policies in covering these costs.

Question reference: S6W-22315

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Friday, 20 October 2023
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 6 November 2023

To ask the Scottish Government whether people with severe or profound hearing loss, who rely on their hearing aids to communicate, will be prioritised for audiology services when required within NHS Scotland.

Question reference: S6W-22316

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Friday, 20 October 2023
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 6 November 2023

To ask the Scottish Government whether a timeframe for the repair and return of hearing aids will be provided by audiology services in situations where these are a necessity for people with a hearing impairment.

Question reference: S6W-22314

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Friday, 20 October 2023
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 6 November 2023

To ask the Scottish Government whether a copy of hearing test results will be offered to people with a hearing impairment as a matter of routine when accessing audiology services, as is the case in NHS England.

The Scottish Government published Quality Standards for Paediatric Audiology Services (2009) and Quality Standards for Adult Hearing Rehabilitation Services (2009) which both state that patients (and their families in the case of children) should be given a copy of their ‘Individual Management Plan’ following visits to services.

It is for Health Boards to ensure that this takes place in line with the quality standards set out.

Question reference: S6W-22284

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 18 October 2023
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 6 November 2023

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will commission an independent review into its reported decision to downgrade neonatal services at University Hospital Wishaw, with a terms of reference agreed by key stakeholders and any affected families.

Question reference: S6W-22422

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 25 October 2023
Current Status: Answered by Elena Whitham on 3 November 2023

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the use of digital interventions to overcome practical barriers to alcohol dependency treatment.

Scottish Government supports the use of digital solutions to overcome barriers to treatment for those impacted by problematic use of alcohol, such as the use of Near Me video appointments and With You’s online wechat service. However, we recognise these must be applied appropriately, with adequate training for staff and ensuring online safety and safeguarding for service users.

The recently published consultation on United Kingdom alcohol treatment guidelines which are expected to come into effect in 2024, highlight the need to consider digital practices and implement them carefully. The consultation will run until 8 December 2023: .

Question reference: S6W-22425

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Wednesday, 25 October 2023
Current Status: Answered by Elena Whitham on 3 November 2023

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to tackle the root causes of alcohol and drug addiction.

Scottish Government has outlined the importance of a person-centred approach to treatment in it’s alcohol and drug treatment strategy, . By developing recovery oriented systems of care and creating services that are trauma informed, the root causes of problematic alcohol and/or drug use can be identified and supported.

We recognise the many drivers behind problematic use of drugs and alcohol, and the importance of working together to address the underlying causes, providing support to those affected to live full and healthy lives.

We are tackling this by ensuring a holistic approach and strengthening links between work on poverty, structural inequality, education, children and young people and work on alcohol and drug policy.