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There has been no change to the practice of NHS boards providing information regarding the number of people who are treated separately from those attending pain clinics. The number of patients seen, as published by ISD quarterly, are the number of patients who have attended for their 1st appointment at a pain clinic.

With reference to my previous response to question S5W-06880, the Inverleith Medical Practice team are to provide a full service to patients up to 30 June 2017. Following this patients are to be shared with surrounding Practices following analysis of the spread and allocation based on proximity of the patients' home to the nearest GP Practice. Letters have now been issued to all patients advising them on which local Practice they have been allocated and reassuring them that their electronic medical records will be transferred to that Practice ensuring continuity of care for patients.

As we approach the closure of the Inverleith Medical practice the retention of the practice staff team within the NHS was one of the key considerations of NHS Lothian. All of the staff have found alternative positions several with other GP practices, and all within the NHS, something which we actively promoted. A single member of staff has decided to take a break from work over the summer and will then be back in touch.

It is understood that NHS Lothian and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde have already written to all patients and parents known to cleft surgery services, to update them on the transition to a single site cleft surgery service.

National Services Division have also said they aim to share the high level transition plan with all stakeholders once it is ready. This commitment was given to all stakeholders, including patients and families in the communication previously issued by NHS Lothian and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

NSD aim to share the transition plan with all stakeholders soon.

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Data for the number symptomatic referrals is not held centrally.

Researchers can apply to the Chief Scientist Office for funding. The CSO's Translational Clinical Studies Committee and the Health Improvement, Protection and Services Research Committees each meet twice per year to consider funding applications. Details of the application process are published on the CSO website.

http://www.cso.scot.nhs.uk/funding-2/

Applications looking at the underlying causes, diagnosis and treatment of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) are welcomed. In common with all other applications, these would go through the CSO's standard independent peer review process.

The Scottish Government has recently provided funding to Action for M.E. to enable them to take forward a 12 month project. The Inform ME Scotland project will reach out to health and social care professionals and engage them in discussions about how to improve the support available to people with ME.

The Scottish Government does not hold information on how many on-call NHS services have been put out to private tender.

The Scottish Government funds NHS 24, a special health board, to provide the 111 service in Scotland. There is a private tender process for the 111 service in England and Wales. This does not exist in Scotland for Out of Hours Services.

This information is not held centrally.

It is the role of the Scottish Government to provide policies, frameworks and resources to NHS Boards so they can deliver services that meet the needs of their local populations. The provision of healthcare services is the responsibility of local Boards, taking into account national guidance, local service needs and priorities for investment.

Scottish Government expects people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis to be able to access appropriate care and support via their local NHS Board.

The Scottish Government appreciates the role played by third sector organisations, and associated campaigns, which aim to provide support and information to people living with conditions such as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis.

Scottish Government has a good relationship with Action for M.E. and is working closely with them to improve the lives of people who live with the condition.