May. 29 2009
Source Page: Guidelines for implementation of Article 5.3 of the World Health Organisation (WHO) framework convention on tobacco control: on the protection of public health policies with respect to tobacco control from commercial and other vested interests of the tobacco industry. 13 p.Found: by the tobacco industry in setting and implementing public health policies with respect to tobacco
Asked by: Regan, Ash (Alba Party - Edinburgh Eastern)
Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of its policy on gender self-identification not being law in Scotland, what measures it has taken to ensure that all policies implemented by public bodies and third-party organisations receiving public funds are legally sound and compliant with existing legislation such as the Equality Act 2010 and the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, as a condition of public funding.
Answered by Stewart, Kaukab - Minister for Equalities
The Scottish Government expects all organisations to comply with all relevant legislation, including the Equality Act 2010 and the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.
As part of their funding agreements, organisations funded by the Scottish Government must ensure that their policies and practices are legally compliant and uphold their statutory duties, including those related to equality, safety, and workplace protections. Public bodies are responsible for ensuring that their policies align with the legal framework in Scotland, and they must conduct appropriate due diligence when implementing policies.
Feb. 21 2025
Source Page: NHSScotland 'Once for Scotland' Workforce Policies - Managing Health at Work - Public ConsultationFound: policies (previously known as Partnership Information Network (PIN) Policies) in line with our vision
Jan. 09 2025
Source Page: School Governors' guide to the lawFound: education All schools Section 175 Education Act 2002 Keeping learners safe Chapter 25 Health
Asked by: Baillie, Jackie (Scottish Labour - Dumbarton)
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what guidance has been issued to NHS boards on equality issues in each of the last 10 years, broken down by who issued it and when.
Answered by Gray, Neil - Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care
The Scottish Government expects all Boards, to comply with the legislative requirements, and in their role as employers to meet the standards set out in the national workforce policies. All guidance regarding patient health, health care delivery and workforce policies and updates, are communicated to key stakeholders in Boards for dissemination.
These are all published publicly on the NHS Scotland Publications website.
Apr. 20 2009
Source Page: The Health and Social Care Act 2008: Code of Practice for the NHS on the prevention and control of healthcare associated infections and related guidance. 50 p.Found: All providers must also comply with all relevant legislation, such as the Health and Safety at Work
Feb. 21 2025
Source Page: NHSScotland 'Once for Scotland' Workforce Policies - Managing Health at Work - Public ConsultationFound: Information Network (PIN) Policies) in line with our vision: ‘Once for Scotland Workforce policies
Dec. 15 2011
Source Page: Going smoke-free: The medical case for clean air in the home, at work and in public places. 209 p.Found: Therefore, effective tobacco control policies have a major part in improving public health.
Jun. 13 2008
Source Page: The Health Act 2006: code of practice for the prevention and control of Health Care Associated Infections (HCAI). 48 p.Found: the matters mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (l) below: The appropriate core policies are: ¥in the case
May. 08 2025
Source Page: Information about the NHS Scotland Workforce: Gender Transitioning Guide: FOI releaseFound: This process is usual practice for all policies and guides developed under the ‘Once for Scotland’ NHSScotland