Question reference: S5W-32989
- Asked by: Colin Smyth, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 3 November 2020
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Current status: Answered by Jeane Freeman on 3 December 2020
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a timeline for forming a National Advisory Board for Rehabilitation.
Answer
This work is being led by Carolyn McDonald, our Chief Allied Health Professions Officer, supported by a newly appointed Allied Health Professions Advisor for Rehabilitation, to provide leadership and advice in delivering the plan across Scotland.
The next steps include establishing a National Advisory Board for Rehabilitation to provide expert advice to the Scottish Government and support leadership in NHS Boards and Integration Authorities and which will be established by the end of the year.