Written Question · S3W-32686 · Session 3
In light of a survey by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists between January and February 2009 that showed that services for…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive, in light of a survey by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists between January and February 2009 that showed that services for speech and language therapy service users were worsening in some areas, how the Scottish Government will ensure that NHS boards and local authorities do not discriminate against these service users in their planning for anticipated reductions in spending.
The answer
The Scottish Government is committed to ensuring that all patients have appropriate and timeous access to the services they need in NHS Scotland. It is, however, for NHS boards and local authorities to determine the level of service provision required for speech and language therapy based on local needs.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-32686 by reference.