Question reference: S5W-34723
- Asked by: Oliver Mundell, MSP for Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 21 January 2021
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Current status: Answered by Kate Forbes on 29 January 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what support is available to podiatrists who are experiencing disruption to their businesses due to COVID-19.
Answer
The Scottish Government recognises the important contribution that podiatrists make to the health and wellbeing of the population of Scotland. Podiatrists can continue to provide urgent or essential treatment under current restrictions but we are asking them to be considerate of their professional obligations around protecting the interests of service users and managing risk when determining which treatments and services they provide. They are eligible for support through the UK Government’s Self-Employment Income Support Scheme. This has been extended until April 2021 in response to calls from the Scottish Government and other devolved administrations.