Written Question · S2W-09910 · Session 2
Further to the answers to questions S2W-8488 and S2W-8489 by Tom McCabe and Malcolm Chisholm on 9 and 8 June 2004 respectively, how it inte…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answers to questions S2W-8488 and S2W-8489 by Tom McCabe and Malcolm Chisholm on 9 and 8 June 2004 respectively, how it intends to meet its commitment within Partnership for Care: Scotland's Health White Paper to ensure that, whatever the circumstances of people's lives, they have access to the right health services for their needs, given that it has no central information in respect of people who have a diagnosed communication impairment, aphasia or a specific language impairment.
The answer
Our approach is based on developing services which are patient-focussed, flexible and appropriate, and meet different personal circumstances.
The Health Department is working with NHS Education Scotland to ensure that the principles of equality and diversity are included in all pre- and post-qualifying training, including induction. This will include the communication needs of individuals.
The Health Department is also working with the Disability Rights Commission to develop a national overview of policy development with the aim of assisting boards to meet the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act.
The Health Department is working with NHS Education Scotland to ensure that the principles of equality and diversity are included in all pre- and post-qualifying training, including induction. This will include the communication needs of individuals.
The Health Department is also working with the Disability Rights Commission to develop a national overview of policy development with the aim of assisting boards to meet the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-09910 by reference.