COVID-19 Committee 28 July 2020 [Draft] : 28 July 2020
Jeane Freeman
I have regular conversations with Donald Macaskill from Scottish Care. They usually take place fortnightly, but they can be more frequent, depending on the circum...
COVID-19 Committee 28 July 2020 [Draft] : 28 July 2020
Jeane Freeman
That will always remain an option if it is absolutely required and if no other interventions or steps have been successful in protecting residents in exceptional ...
COVID-19 Committee 28 July 2020 [Draft] : 28 July 2020
Jeane Freeman
Since 19 March, I think, care homes have been eligible to receive and have been receiving personal protective equipment directly from our NHS procurement service....
COVID-19 Committee 28 July 2020 [Draft] : 28 July 2020
Jeane Freeman
My answer to Mr Rowley’s first question is yes. I can give an assurance that, where I am given information about a care home provider refusing or choosing not to ...
COVID-19 Committee 28 July 2020 [Draft] : 28 July 2020
Jeane Freeman
I do not have that detail with me; I am happy to write to the committee to follow that up.
COVID-19 Committee 28 July 2020 [Draft] : 28 July 2020
Jeane Freeman
I have seen the RCN evidence and my officials are discussing the matter with the RCN. As I said, I am happy to consider whether we should extend the groups of sta...
COVID-19 Committee 28 July 2020 [Draft] : 28 July 2020
Jeane Freeman
Employers should have access to the coronavirus job retention scheme. It has been accessed by the majority of employers and should be accessed for staff who are s...
COVID-19 Committee 28 July 2020 [Draft] : 28 July 2020
Jeane Freeman
I am not sure whether NHS Ayrshire and Arran is referring to agency staff; that concern might be about casual workers who are secured through agencies. Agency con...
COVID-19 Committee 28 July 2020 [Draft] : 28 July 2020
Jeane Freeman
Yes, absolutely. I hope, as Shona Robison does, that we do not have a second wave of coronavirus, but she will know that all our current planning includes prepara...
COVID-19 Committee 28 July 2020 [Draft] : 28 July 2020
Jeane Freeman
That is a very interesting and important question. As I said, the work that my officials are doing with the relevant trade unions and employers is focused consistently on how the fund is bei...