These proposals relate to the extension of the jurisdiction to include whistleblowing concerns for NHS Scotland’s services. This would mean that the Ombudsman would become the Independent National Whistleblowing Officer (INWO) for Scotland.
These proposals relate to the extension of the jurisdiction to include whistleblowing concerns for NHS Scotland’s services. This would mean that the Ombudsman would become the Independent National Whistleblowing Officer (INWO) for Scotland.
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) is an independent, non-departmental public body that advises the UK Government on migration issues. It asked organisations, like The College, about its review into the Shortage Occupation List (SOL).
The College response supports the prohibition of selling high-caffeine energy drinks to children and recommends a public health information campaign in schools as well as to the general public.
A Bill for an Act of the Scottish Parliament to make provision about authorisation of the removal and use of part of the body of a deceased person for transplantation and other purposes; and for connected purposes.
The College welcomes the introduction of the Bill, but recognises that the medical workforce faces a number of challenges.
The College focuses on several areas which pose challenges to the NHS across the UK, including: funding; the structure and governance of the NHS; workforce recruitment and retention; and Brexit.
The College response to this wide ranging review highlights a number of issues connected to “criminal acts” by doctors
The College is generally supportive of this draft guideline.
SIGN is interested in views regarding the comprehensiveness and accuracy of interpretation of the evidence base supporting the recommendations on Delirium in the draft guideline.
The College response highlighted the importance of the broad “One Health” agenda