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It is for NHS Boards to assess and fund the sexual health needs and required care of their population and ensure trauma-informed approach to care within services. Details of all sexual health services can be found on NHS Inform.

If someone attends a Sexual Assault Response Coordination Service (SARCS) they will have their immediate sexual health needs met there, including, for example, emergency contraception and post-exposure prophylaxis. SARCS will then make a direct referral to a sexual health clinic for their follow up care if required. Some Boards also offer services such as fast-track pathways and at-home sexual health testing, which may be more accessible.

Scottish Ministers received the reporter’s report from the Planning and Environmental Appeals Division on 9 September 2025. Following receipt of the report, no additional information has been sought by Scottish Ministers.

The Scottish Government accepts the judgment of the Supreme Court. It is the responsibility of employers and service providers to interpret and comply with the Equality Act 2010, and for the regulator - the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) - to enforce the Act.

Since its establishment in April 2025, the Working Group has met on 30 April, 13 May, 29 May, 17 June, 31 July, 14 August, 28 August, 11 September, 25 September, 9 October, 23 October, 6 November, 20 November and 4 December.

As stated previously, it is the Scottish Government’s long-held position that it is inappropriate for Scottish Ministers to comment on live litigation. In all cases, we have an obligation to uphold the independence of the judiciary. Therefore it would also be inappropriate to meet with For Women Scotland to discuss a live case. I met with For Women Scotland in May last year, and Scottish Government officials have also met with them to discuss the impact of the judgement and their priorities for the forthcoming Women’s Equality Strategy.

There are both minutes taken and papers considered by the Working Group. The minutes are published on the Scottish Government’s website here: UK Supreme Court Judgment (For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers): working group - gov.scot The outstanding minutes will be published in early 2026.

The Working Group was convened by the Permanent Secretary and is chaired by the Director General for Education and Justice. The membership of the Working Group includes representatives from every relevant portfolio area across the Scottish Government, including officials from the following Director Generals (DG):

• DG Corporate
• DG Communities
• DG Education and Justice
• DG Economy
• DG Exchequer
• DG Net Zero
• DG Health and Social Care
• DG Strategy and External Affairs

The review of facilities across the Scottish Government core estate is progressing at pace, though it is important that this work is completed thoroughly. While no fixed end date has been set, physical building surveys are complete and contractor reporting is expected to conclude by the end of March 2026. The next steps include will include reviewing outputs against EHRC guidance, undertaking an Equalities Impact Assessment, consulting with stakeholders, clarifying policy positions, and agreeing recommended actions with an implementation plan.

Application of the law following the Supreme Court ruling remains a matter for Boards, in accordance with their own legal advice. As advised in response to your previous question answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 9 December 2025, we have written to Health Boards to reinforce the importance of ensuring that the law is followed, and the Supreme Court judgment implemented. We will continue to maintain dialogue with the Senior executives in the Boards to understand how they are progressing this work.

Scottish Government Equipment and adaptations: guidance on provision - gov.scot in 2023 and expects all Integration Authorities to take steps to implement this guidance.

The revised Good Practice Guide on Providing Community Equipment was created to support and assist local community equipment services to effectively develop, deliver, manage, and monitor their services. Decisions on how the guide is utilised is the responsibility of Integration Authorities.

The Scottish Government uses its National Equipment and Adaptations Network to engage with local services and discuss service effectiveness.