MSPs to quiz NHS Lothian on impact of Covid-19
The Health and Sport Committee will hear from NHS Lothian on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic today.
This will include discussion of the health board’s 2020-21 budget, such as whether costs associated with the pandemic have been offset by savings in other departments.
The Committee will also explore the long-term effects of Covid-19 on health boards, including the funding of Integrated Joint Boards (IJBs). The Committee will also seek to find out what planning has been carried out in anticipation of a potential second wave of the virus.
Appearing before the Committee for this evidence session will be:
- Calum Campbell, Interim Chief Executive, NHS Lothian
- Susan Goldsmith, Director of Finance, NHS Lothian
The NHS Lothian session follows the appearance of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
The Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Humza Yousaf MSP, will also give evidence on the latest travel regulations relating to the Covid-19 pandemic. This will be the first item on the Committee’s agenda, which starts at 9.45am.
Full meeting papers:
You can watch the session live here: https://www.scottishparliament.tv/