On Tuesday we took evidence from ASH Scotland, Public Health Scotland and UKVIA as part of our evidence gathering on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill LCM. UKVIA told us that 'adults like flavours just as much as young people do.' Watch in full: ow.ly/Zus550RSyLz

NEW INQUIRY: There are 13 National Outcomes proposed for the National Performance Framework. @Scotgov says they describe a vision for Scotland. Is the vision right? Are these the right outcomes? Have your say👇 ow.ly/wqfX50RY8wv Closes 28 June

At Tuesday's meeting Pauline Lunn of In Control Scotland was asked if amendments to the National Care Service Bill are required to ensure the successful implementation of Self-Directed Support. Learn more: ow.ly/nEFV50S9Mov Watch the full session 📺ow.ly/83Fk50S9Niy

SPICe published its blog on consideration of the Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Bill this morning. This is ahead of the debate by Scottish Parliament at Stage 3 which will take place on Wednesday 12th June. You can read the blog here 👇 ow.ly/R9Zg50SaGZ8

We've launched our call for views into the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill. This would allow terminally ill adults in Scotland to choose to be given assistance by health professionals to end their lives. Share your views 📝📄: ow.ly/Ps8450Sbwox

Tomorrow we'll continue taking evidence as part of the 2nd phase of our post-legislative scrutiny of the Social Care (Self-directed Support) Act 2013. We'll hear from IJBs responsible for the implementation of SDS in their areas. Watch live from 9.15am: ow.ly/QLa950ScUVp

This week as part of our continued scrutiny of the Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013 we looked at the issue of monitoring and evaluation. We heard from Richard Brunner, Rob Gowans, YHEC and Healthcare Improvement Scotland Watch back in full: ow.ly/V4F050SlNNA

On Tuesday at 9.15 we'll hold the final evidence session as part of our scrutiny of the Social Care (Self-directed Support) Act 2013. We'll take evidence from Maree Todd on issues such as implementation and evaluation of SDS. Watch live📺👇 ow.ly/kUp150Sn8UZ

We're seeking views on substantial amendments Scottish Government is proposing to make to the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill, ahead of Stage 2 proceedings. This includes proposals to create a National Care Service Board. Let us know your views: ow.ly/XPvs50SsBnM

The Scottish Government has issued a number of documents to Health, Social Care and Sport Committee setting out its proposed amendments to the National Care Service Bill. This blog seeks to highlight the main changes the Scottish Government is looking make to the Bill as introduced: spice-spotlight.scot/2024/07/02/the…

We received 72 submissions for Scottish Parliament's cross-committee inquiry into Scotland's National Outcomes. A huge thank you to everyone who sent their views. You can read - and share - all submissions here⬇️ ow.ly/JoKi50SvtrJ Our oral evidence sessions starts in September.

Our call for views on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill is open. The Bill would establish a process to enable people in Scotland to legally access assisted dying through self-administered means. Let us know your views 👉📝 ow.ly/vg8A50SE7nk

We're seeking views on proposed Scottish Government amendments to the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill, as part of our Stage 2 consideration. Our call for views is open until Friday 30 August so get in touch👇📝 ow.ly/t8YN50SGWRP

In 2023, there were 46,000 private hospital admissions in Scotland. Our latest FAQs blog explores the extent of private healthcare use in Scotland, how it is regulated and NHS spend on private care ow.ly/UaHG50T9KSu

We return on Tuesday from 9.15am and will hear from two panels as part of our pre-budget scrutiny 2025-26. We'll focus on the financial position of Integration Joint Boards. Learn more: ow.ly/4lPE50TaBsK You can watch live on Parliament TV: ow.ly/nVUO50TaBqY