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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 MSPs to get factual and statistical information.

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Question reference: S6W-04776

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, 07 December 2021
Current Status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 20 December 2021

To ask the Scottish Government what data it is gathering on the impact that the introduction of the COVID-19 vaccine certification scheme has had on vaccine uptake and the motivations of individuals in coming forward for their vaccination appointments.

Our review process has been informed by the latest evidence from public opinion as well as the clinical and scientific literature, and from international experience. We published an updated evidence paper on the COVID-19 status certification scheme on Friday 19 November 2021.

Understanding the effects of the scheme, and how it is being implemented, requires data about the use of the technology, vaccinations, and the impact on society and the economy. However, it is challenging to isolate the effects of any one element of the Covid response.

Vaccine uptake has slightly increased since the scheme was announced, although it is not possible to directly attribute rises to the introduction of certification. The proportion of those aged 12+ with a first dose rose from 86.0% to 90.5% and a second dose rose from 77.6% to 82.2%.

Question reference: S6W-04775

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, 07 December 2021
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 20 December 2021

To ask the Scottish Government how many lateral flow tests have been issued to people in Scotland in each week since October 2021, and what is the total number issued since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Question reference: S6W-04659

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 29 November 2021
Current Status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 20 December 2021

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to run public awareness campaigns on deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and when the last public awareness campaign on DVT took place.

The Scottish Government has no current plans to run public awareness campaigns on deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and there has been no public awareness campaign on DVT by the Scottish Government since 2011.

The Scottish Government carries out a regular planning process to identify which topics may require support from marketing activity, including public awareness campaigns.

NHSinform.scot contains information on DVT ( https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/blood-and-lymph/deep-vein-thrombosis/ ).

Question reference: S6W-04973

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Thursday, 09 December 2021
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 20 December 2021

To ask the Scottish Government what funding has been allocated to support patients with dystonia.

Question reference: S6W-04847

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, 07 December 2021
Current Status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 20 December 2021

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking in response to reports that cases of long COVID have nearly doubled since August 2021.

The Scottish Government recognises the negative impact that long COVID can have on the health and wellbeing of those affected. We are already taking action to ensure that people are supported in the most appropriate way possible, and are committed to do more.

We have published our approach paper which sets out 16 commitments to improve care and support for people with long COVID in Scotland.

Our approach outlines the work we are doing, with partners, to strengthen the key elements of care for people with long COVID - accessed through; supported self-management, assessment provided within primary and community care, rehabilitation support and; secondary care investigation and support where required.

Our commitments are backed by a £10 million ‘Long COVID Support Fund’, which will provide additional resource to strengthen services for people with long COVID across Scotland, by bolstering the capacity of existing NHS services, enabling improved care co-ordination and supporting staff education and training needs.

We are continuing to support clinicians to access evidence based information and advice on long COVID, to inform assessments, investigations and referrals for patients.

We are also funding nine Scottish-led research projects with a total funding commitment of £2.5m to improve understanding of the long-term effects of COVID-19 on physical and mental health, and help with developing effective clinical interventions to support recovery and rehabilitation.

Question reference: S6W-04792

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Friday, 03 December 2021
Current Status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 20 December 2021

To ask the Scottish Government how many NHS boards have informed it that they have cancelled elective surgeries since 1 September 2021.

Limited information is published in the Stage of Treatment publication on cancellation by service rates. You will find this information at: Stage of treatment waiting times - Inpatients, day cases and new outpatients 30 November 2021 - NHS waiting times - stage of treatment - Publications - Public Health Scotland

Information covering October 2021 to December 2021 will be published by PHS in February 2022.

Question reference: S6W-04706

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, 30 November 2021
Current Status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 20 December 2021

To ask the Scottish Government how many Hospital Infection Incident Assessment Tool Red reports it received in respect of aspergillus infection at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and on what date.

Question reference: S6W-04702

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, 30 November 2021
Current Status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 20 December 2021

To ask the Scottish Government how many case note reviews have been carried out in relation to patients at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where aspergillus infection has been suspected.

Question reference: S6W-04704

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, 30 November 2021
Current Status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 20 December 2021

To ask the Scottish Government how many patients have died at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where aspergillus infection was diagnosed, in each year since the hospital opened.

Question reference: S6W-04703

Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, 30 November 2021
Current Status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 20 December 2021

To ask the Scottish Government how many patients have received a diagnosis of aspergillus infection at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, in each year since the hospital opened.