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As 1 in 5 families struggle with food insecurity and ‘alarming health inequalities’ persist across Scotland, renewed calls have come for @scotgov to improve access to healthy food, if it is to make “real progress” towards halving childhood obesity.

“What we need is a bold & consistent plan. “There also needs to be better access, choice and support across the country, as well as joined-up services & treatment options for those who so desperately need them.” @rcpsych @SHAAPAlcohol @AlcoholChangeUK

Senior leaders @NHSScotland say they are willing to consider greater use of private providers to take pressure of stretched services – though stressed this cannot a long-term solution. @BMAScotland @RCNScot @RCPEdin @RCSEd @RCollEM

Aberdeen researchers looking to limit the health risks for older people on multiple different medicines say patients themselves need to be able to ask the right questions to reduce overprescribing. @aberdeenuni @CPharmacyScot @rpharms @RCGPScotland

“I think at the moment, the activity levels we're capturing slightly undersell what we're doing & we're very keen to address that.” @Carolineslamb @AuditScotland @SP_PublicAudit @P_H_S_Official @SP_HSCS @neilcgray @ScotGovFM @BMAScotland @RCNScot

👋 ICYMI: @MHRAgovuk has approved a single-dose vaccine for disease caused by chikungunya virus (CHIKV) to people travelling to regions where the disease is prevalent, including Brazil and India. @valnevaSE @MHRApress @NHSResearchScot @P_H_S_Official

NHS Scotland’s most senior leaders say they are willing to consider greater use of private providers to take pressure of stretched services – though stressed this cannot a long-term solution. @Carolineslamb @SP_PublicAudit @RCPEdin @RCNScot @NHSScotland

The @FSScot Chair said the “extremely concerning” findings are sadly not surprising, serving as a reminder of the very real consequences of Scotland’s poor diet. Read 👇 @HealthFdn @P_H_S_Official @LindsayJaacks @YoungScot @RCPCHtweets @PovertyAlliance

Dr @alanjrobertson said the findings are “particularly alarming” given the recent pledge to deliver 150,000 extra appointments and procedures this year. He said there is a “major question mark over how this extra capacity can be delivered”. @BMAScotland

The Scottish government’s decision to scale back its plans for a National Care Service has been met with frustration from social care leaders and organisations closest to its development. @ccpscotland @r_cackett @ALLIANCEScot @RCNScot @redmond_kidd

Scotland’s Justice Secretary @AConstance23 told MSPs they must come together in a “different debate that seeks different outcomes” to improve care for the two thirds of people in prison with alcohol use disorders. @ElenaWhitham @SHAAPAlcohol @RCPEdin

A vaccine against a mosquito-borne virus, manufactured by Valneva at its specialist site in Livingston, has been approved for people travelling abroad from the UK. @valnevaSE @rpharms @NICEComms

MSPs hear @SHAAPAlcohol report on alcohol care in justice system, with risk of death from alcohol 3 times higher in men and 9 times higher for women who have been in prison than the general population. Read on👇 @AConstance23 @ElenaWhitham @ChristinaSNP

⚽️ Scotland's soccer aid hopes shine a light on nature of Alzheimer's disease and the shift needed in both the public & government spheres to better support people living with dementia & their loved ones. @alzscot @govindajeggy @MaccaFrank @PaulJSweeney

“Breaking down barriers to volunteering is crucial. “Scotland’s third sector plays a vital role in health and it’s time that contribution is fully acknowledged as a key part of the health service.” @MistryTej @NatalieDon_ @VHSComms @scvotweet @neilcgray

The latest children’s diet survey paints a concerning picture of the dietary habits of children and young people aged 2 to 15 in Scotland, says @FSScot Read about the findings 👇 @SCAF_ARC @CYPCS @NatalieDon_ @PovertyAlliance @RCPCHScotland @SPHSU_ineq

🚨 Consultant gaps across Scotland are high enough to staff two large hospitals, says @BMAScotland as it calls for “urgent action” to address the NHS workforce crisis. @alanjrobertson @BMAResidents @BMA_Consultants @DrIainKennedy @TheBMA @ChrisSmith2211

👋 As renewed discussions over NHS prescriptions costs are held, @aberdeenuni researchers have begun work to understand the risk faced by patients on multiple medications as they seek a new way forward. @CPharmacyScot @BMAScotland @rpharms @RCGPScotland

Food insecurity was found to impact nearly 1 in 5 families, with young people in the most deprived areas of Scotland seven times more likely to experience food insecurity. @FSScot @SCAF_ARC @CYPCS @NatalieDon_ @PovertyAlliance @RCPCHScotland @SPHSU_ineq

Former First Minister Mr McLeish said that the current “immoral, unethical” financial structure when it comes to social care for dementia & beyond leaves families without much choice. @AboutDementiaSc @GCU_SPIRU @scottishcare @ccpscotland @CarersScotland