Minutes: 22 March 2022

1. Decision on taking business in private:

The Committee decided to take item 4 in private.

2. Alternative Pathways to Primary Care:

The Committee took evidence from—

Clare Cook, Regional Manager and Co Chair of the Scottish Social Prescribing Network (SSPN), SPRING Social Prescribing;

Alison Leitch, Community Link Worker Area Lead and Co-Chair of Scottish Social Prescribing Network, EVOC (Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations' Council);

Roseann Logan, Links Programme Manager, The Health and Social Care Alliance;

Christiana Melam, Chief Executive Officer, National Association of Link Workers;

and then from—

Chris Mackie, Digital Hub and ALISS Programme Manager, The Health and Social Care Alliance;

Dr Paul Perry, Associate Medical Director, NHS24;

Scott Henderson, Head of Programme - Digital Front Door, Technology Enabled Care;

Adam Stachura, Head of Policy and Communications, Age Scotland.

3. Subordinate legislation:

The Committee considered the following negative instruments—

National Assistance (Sums for Personal Requirements) (Scotland) Regulations 2022

National Assistance (Assessment of Resources) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2022

National Assistance (Assessment of Resources) Amendment (Scotland) (No. 2) Regulations 2022

The Committee agreed to make no recommendations in relation to the instruments.

4. Alternative Pathways to Primary Care:

The Committee considered the evidence it heard earlier under agenda item 2.