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I refer the member to answer to questions S6W-43695 and S6W-43745 on 24 February 2026. The Scottish Government is aware of calls from respiratory stakeholders in England for a Modern Service Framework focused on respiratory care. To clarify, the UK Government has not introduced such a framework. Modern Service Frameworks are being developed for major conditions such as cardiovascular disease and dementia, but respiratory conditions are not currently included.

The Scottish Government will continue to monitor emerging approaches from across the UK while taking forward our own long term, evidence informed approach.

The Scottish Government’s strategic direction for respiratory care is currently set through the Respiratory care - action plan: 2021 to 2026 - gov.scot. This work supports resilience across the health system throughout the year, including during periods of increased pressure. Prioritising prevention, early detection and effective long term management helps reduce avoidable exacerbations which often drive urgent and unscheduled demand during winter.

All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers.

I refer the member to answer to questions S6W-43695 and S6W-43745 on 24 February 2026. The Scottish Government is aware of calls from respiratory stakeholders in England for a Modern Service Framework focused on respiratory care. To clarify, the UK Government has not introduced such a framework. Modern Service Frameworks are being developed for major conditions such as cardiovascular disease and dementia, but respiratory conditions are not currently included.

The Scottish Government will continue to monitor emerging approaches from across the UK while taking forward our own long term, evidence informed approach.

The Scottish Government’s strategic direction for respiratory care is currently set through the Respiratory care - action plan: 2021 to 2026 - gov.scot. This work supports resilience across the health system throughout the year, including during periods of increased pressure. Prioritising prevention, early detection and effective long term management helps reduce avoidable exacerbations which often drive urgent and unscheduled demand during winter.

All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers.

Decisions on Modern Service Frameworks are a matter for the UK Government and apply to services in England. The Scottish Government does not set the timeframe for their development and has no decision making role in determining the conditions included in any second wave.

The Scottish Government stands firmly against any incidence of antisemitism. We are committed to robust and meaningful action to tackle all forms of this prejudice.

This includes yearly funding to the Jewish Council of Scotland to help build capacity for supporting those who have experienced antisemitic behaviour or are concerned by reported increases. An additional one-off grant was provided in 2024-25, in recognition of a growing demand for their services since the 07 October 2023 attacks and subsequent Middle East conflict. The UKG’s Places of Worship Protective Security Scheme is also available for Jewish communities in Scotland to apply.

Ministers and officials meet regularly with Jewish organisations to discuss matters relevant to their community and the Scottish Government is committed to continuing its engagement work in this area.

Our Hate Crime Strategy, which has been informed by Jewish partners as well as Police Scotland, is vital for developing effective methods of preventing antisemitism. More broadly we work across a range of portfolios, including education, equalities and justice, to forge a collective approach against any hatred which targets our Jewish communities.

The publication of the final report in March 2025 on the Implementation of the Recommendations from the Review of Audiology Services in Scotland marked the conclusion of the national programme of work.

As set out in the final report, responsibility for ongoing monitoring of the implementation of the remaining Independent Review of Audiology Services in Scotland report now lies primarily with NHS Boards themselves via their Audiology Local Action Plans.

I wrote to third sector partners on 17 December 2025 explaining that having given careful consideration to feedback from stakeholders, the Scottish Government would take more time to work with the third sector, clinicians and others to develop a Framework that meets the needs of people living with long term conditions, and meaningfully connects with the Health and Social Care Service Renewal Framework.

I also met with a range of stakeholders including the third sector and clinicians on 25 February. A set of advisory groups will now be established involving them to provide interim recommendations for consideration by the next government.

A draft framework was developed but will not be published, given this new approach.

NHS Boards are not allocated specific funding for audiology but rather, in line with the approach of the majority of NHS services, fund these from their overall budget. Funding decisions by boards are expected to be appropriately prioritised in line with their Audiology Local Action Plans.

Eligibility for higher education student support is assessed by the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) at the beginning of each separate course. Students progressing from an HNC or HND to a degree are therefore subject to a new assessment and there are existing funding pathways to support students who are progressing.

The outcome will depend on individual circumstances and what previous study they have undertaken and what financial support they have received.

Complaints about dentists and dental practices can be made through a number of different mechanisms - directly with the practice; with the NHS Board in relation to NHS treatment; through Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) for private treatment; and through the General Dental Council (GDC) as the independent statutory regulator for members of the dental team.

The Scottish Government’s Chief Scientist Office (CSO) supports applied health research in Scotland through open competitive grant and fellowship schemes with a wide remit inclusive of research across the range of clinical conditions including types of cancers. Funding through these schemes is not specifically allocated to specific conditions so as not to constrain the range of research that can be funded. Applications submitted to these schemes are assessed through independent expert peer-review with funding recommendations made by independent expert committees. CSO also contributes financially to the National Institute of Health & Care Research (NIHR) in order that researchers in Scotland can apply to NIHR research programmes. NIHR recently issued a highlight notice to encourage applications for “high quality studies on Invasive Lobular Carcinoma (ILC) or lobular breast cancer".