Whether it will consider routinely publishing national data on the number of people on waiting lists for hybrid closed-loop (HCL) insulin p…

The Scottish Government recognises the importance of high-quality data in supporting transparency, service improvement and equitable access to care.We do not currently routinely collect or publish national data on the number of people waiting to access hybrid closed-loop (HCL) systems or the number of new-start patients by NHS Board. As HCL systems become embedded within routine diabetes care, responsibility for service delivery rests with NHS Boards, which are expected to provide access in line with relevant NICE and SIGN guidance, based on clinical need and individual patient circumstances.The Scottish Government will continue to work with NHS Boards and national partners to consider how data on diabetes technologies can best be collected and reported, including whether additional information could support greater transparency, service planning and the identification of unwarranted variation in access across Scotland.