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S6W-23854 · Written Question · lodged by Briggs, Miles
Lodged on
12 Dec 2023Heard / answered on
29 Dec 2023To ask the Scottish Government what support it has made available to help cover the costs of running vital medical equipment for patients at home.
The answer
The Scottish Government is acutely aware that energy consumers, and especially consumers that receive treatment at home, are feeling the impact of price hikes in the cost of energy. Increased energy costs are just one of a range of cost pressures NHS Boards need to manage in order to deliver services that best meet the needs of their local populations.
The Scottish Government has pledged almost £3 billion in this financial year that will contribute towards helping families and households face the increased cost of living. This includes the provision of services and financial support not available elsewhere in the UK, that is helping to reduce everyday costs and increase incomes.
The energy costs in running home oxygen concentrators is reimbursed to patients by the holder of the national contract, Dolby Vivisol.
The answer to question S6W-23137 on 4 December 2023 details our work with Health Boards to achieve national consistency in the approach to reimbursement of electricity costs in relation to home dialysis.
Any reimbursement of energy costs relating to other vital medical equipment for patients at home remains the responsibility of the NHS Board.
The Scottish Government continues to work with Boards to address financial pressures across the system to support recovery and reform and delivery if financially, environmentally and socially sustainable health and care services. This is backed by investment of £73 billion in health and social care across the Resource Pending Review period, and a further £1.3 billion capital funding to 2025-26.
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 .
The Scottish Government has pledged almost £3 billion in this financial year that will contribute towards helping families and households face the increased cost of living. This includes the provision of services and financial support not available elsewhere in the UK, that is helping to reduce everyday costs and increase incomes.
The energy costs in running home oxygen concentrators is reimbursed to patients by the holder of the national contract, Dolby Vivisol.
The answer to question S6W-23137 on 4 December 2023 details our work with Health Boards to achieve national consistency in the approach to reimbursement of electricity costs in relation to home dialysis.
Any reimbursement of energy costs relating to other vital medical equipment for patients at home remains the responsibility of the NHS Board.
The Scottish Government continues to work with Boards to address financial pressures across the system to support recovery and reform and delivery if financially, environmentally and socially sustainable health and care services. This is backed by investment of £73 billion in health and social care across the Resource Pending Review period, and a further £1.3 billion capital funding to 2025-26.
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 .
Answered by Jenni Minto on 29 Dec 2023.