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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: S5W-01670

Asked by: Miles Briggs, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 27 July 2016
Current Status: Answered by Shona Robison on 9 August 2016

To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training to all public sector employees.

The Scottish Government recognises the importance of early bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as part of the ‘chain of survival’ to improve outcomes from Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA). The Minister for Public Health launched “Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A strategy for Scotland” in March 2015, which is available at: http://www.gov.scot/Publications/2015/03/7484 The Scottish Government is working with a range of partners to provide training and support for CPR for communities across Scotland. Our ‘Save a Life for Scotland’ (SALFS) initiative provides the public with the opportunity to find out where they can take part in CPR training in their local area. CPR training opportunities have been supported by SALFS partners in various locations including schools, NHS and community premises. Further information can be found at: http://savealife.scotWe published research earlier this year to provide baseline data on CPR training, which highlights that most people are trained through their employment. We are using the survey findings to roll out activity aimed at encouraging bystander CPR.

Question reference: S5W-01491

Asked by: Miles Briggs, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 14 July 2016
Current Status: Answered by Shona Robison on 9 August 2016

To ask the Scottish Government what training it provides to (a) members of and (b) advisers to its health steering groups regarding avoiding a conflict-of-interest between their roles and issues affecting NHS boards that they might be associated with.

Every health board publishes a Code of Conduct for their board members. Their Code is based on the Model Code of Conduct that was published by the Scottish Government following a period of consultation and the approval of the Scottish Parliament in December 2013. The Model Code is available to view at http://www.gov.scot/Resource/0044/00442087.pdf. The Code highlights the importance of avoiding conflicts of interest and focusses on the key principles of public life for members of public bodies. All members of an NHS board have a responsibility to ensure that they are familiar with, and that their actions comply with, the provisions of the Code of Conduct.In addition to the requirements of the Code, all health board members undertake induction training, which includes highlighting their responsibilities around the issue of conflicts of interest. An easy to read booklet on the important aspects of induction for health board members, including conflicts of interest, was published by the Scottish Government in August 2015 and is available to view at http://www.gov.scot/Resource/0048/00487869.pdf. NHS Boards will also make other opportunities available to both new and existing members to further understand their role in providing good governance through the provision of additional local training and development.The provisions for dealing with alleged breaches of the Code of Conduct is set out in Part 2 of the Ethical Standards in Public Life etc. (Scotland) Act 2000. This also sets out the sanctions that shall be applied if the Standards Commission finds that there has been a breach of the Code.

Question reference: S5W-01380

Asked by: Miles Briggs, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 11 July 2016
Current Status: Answered by Shona Robison on 4 August 2016

To ask the Scottish Government whether it considers that the Clinical and Care Governance Framework aimed at the new health and social care partnerships will ensure that people with neurological conditions will receive seamless, quality care that reflects their needs and aspirations.

The Clinical and Care Governance Framework for integrated Health and Social Care Services in Scotland provides the ranges of professionals and staff involved in the planning and delivery of integrated health and social care services with clear governance arrangements which identifies their roles, responsibilities, actions and accountabilities. In addition one of the frameworks central principles places an emphasis on empowering people to use their experiences to shape, monitor and improve the safety and quality of their care.

Question reference: S5W-01366

Asked by: Miles Briggs, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 11 July 2016
Current Status: Answered by Shona Robison on 4 August 2016

To ask the Scottish Government when it will provide strategic commissioning guidance on palliative and end-of-life care to health and social care partnerships, as set out in its Strategic Framework for Action on Palliative and End of Life Care.

Question reference: S5W-01369

Asked by: Miles Briggs, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 11 July 2016
Current Status: Answered by Shona Robison on 4 August 2016

To ask the Scottish Government what the work programme is of the National Implementation Support Group that it has set up, as referred to in its Strategic Framework for Action on Palliative and End of Life Care.

Question reference: S5W-01370

Asked by: Miles Briggs, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 11 July 2016
Current Status: Answered by Shona Robison on 4 August 2016

To ask the Scottish Government whether it published implementation and improvement plans for palliative and end-of-life care by April 2016, as set out in its Strategic Framework for Action on Palliative and End of Life Care.

Question reference: S5W-01371

Asked by: Miles Briggs, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 11 July 2016
Current Status: Answered by Shona Robison on 4 August 2016

To ask the Scottish Government when the first annual learning and improvement report into palliative and end-of-life care, referred to in its Strategic Framework for Action on Palliative and End of Life Care, will be published.

Question reference: S5W-01367

Asked by: Miles Briggs, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 11 July 2016
Current Status: Answered by Shona Robison on 4 August 2016

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support greater public and personal discussion of bereavement, death, dying and care at the end of life, as set out in its Strategic Framework for Action on Palliative and End of Life Care.

Question reference: S5W-01368

Asked by: Miles Briggs, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 11 July 2016
Current Status: Answered by Shona Robison on 4 August 2016

To ask the Scottish Government what work it has done to support clinical and health economic evaluations of palliative and end-of-life care models, as set out in its Strategic Framework for Action on Palliative and End of Life Care.

Question reference: S5W-01365

Asked by: Miles Briggs, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 11 July 2016
Current Status: Answered by Shona Robison on 4 August 2016

To ask the Scottish Government which health and social care partnerships will be supported by Healthcare Improvement Scotland to test and implement improvements in the identification and care coordination of those who can benefit from palliative and end-of-life care, as set out in its Strategic Framework for Action on Palliative and End of Life Care.