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S6W-23822 · Written Question · lodged by Baillie, Jackie
Lodged on
11 Dec 2023Heard / answered on
19 Dec 2023To ask the Scottish Government what resources are available for patients with (a) dystonia and (b) other conditions due to neurological illness.
The answer
We are working to implement the commitments of our Neurological Care and Support – National Framework for Action 2020-25 , to improve the provision of co-ordinated health and social care and support, develop sustainable workforce models and ensure high standards of person-centred care.
Whilst the Framework is not condition specific, it covers issues affecting people with all types of neurological conditions, including dystonia.
Despite the disruption to health and social care services during the pandemic, we have sustained our efforts to deliver the commitments of the Framework, awarding £2.6 million since October 2020 to fund innovative projects working to improve outcomes for people living with neurological conditions. A midpoint progress report was published in July 2022.
The Scottish Government has been further working in partnership with NHS24 to update accessible public-facing information about dystonia , and other neurological conditions, for the NHS Inform website.
Whilst the Framework is not condition specific, it covers issues affecting people with all types of neurological conditions, including dystonia.
Despite the disruption to health and social care services during the pandemic, we have sustained our efforts to deliver the commitments of the Framework, awarding £2.6 million since October 2020 to fund innovative projects working to improve outcomes for people living with neurological conditions. A midpoint progress report was published in July 2022.
The Scottish Government has been further working in partnership with NHS24 to update accessible public-facing information about dystonia , and other neurological conditions, for the NHS Inform website.
Answered by Jenni Minto on 19 Dec 2023.