This week we heard from Douglas Ross MSP, the Member in Charge of the Right to Addiction Recovery (Scotland) Bill. He argued his Bill is not exclusionary and would not take away from other treatment and support services currently available. Watch in full: ow.ly/8cAT50W084t

Tomorrow we'll take evidence on pandemic preparedness from Scottish Government, including Prof Sir Gregor Smith, and Public Health Scotland. We'll also take evidence on the work of Mental Welfare Scot. Watch live from 9.15am 📺 💻 ow.ly/O0cX50W2n0X

Yesterday we took evidence from Scottish Government and Public Health Scotland on pandemic preparedness. Prof Sir Gregor Smith told us that they are monitoring closely the new Covid variant NB. 1. 8. 1 and that there are now some cases in the UK. Watch in full: ow.ly/kHmL50W3TrR

This week our Convener Clare Haughey MSP asked Mental Welfare Scot if they 'need more teeth' to allow them to take actions to avoid similar issues to those highlighted by a recent BBC documentary about Skye House. Watch in full 📺💻 ow.ly/VkAL50W3VcM

On Tuesday we'll scrutinise the performance of the Care Inspectorate Care Inspectorate. Followed by an evidence session with Food Standards Scotland Food Standards Scotland. More info online: ow.ly/b8qb50W5sbT Watch live from 9.15am: ow.ly/yTgx50W5sbS

MSPs from the Criminal Justice, Health and Social Justice committees visited The Thistle Centre in Glasgow today to see the safer drug consumption facility. Our thanks to the staff involved”. Paul Sweeney Sharon Dowey MSP Collette Stevenson MSP GlasgowCityADP Health, Social Care and Sport Committee Social Justice and Social Security Committee

On Tuesday we'll take evidence on welfare and sustainability in Scottish youth football. We'll hear from Nick Hobbs of Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland, Mahesh Madlani and Alexander Waksman of gunnercooke and Scott Robertson of Realgrassroots. Watch live from 9.30am: ow.ly/BbGW50W9no5

At yesterday's meeting, addressing welfare issues in Scottish youth football, Alexander Waksman of gunnercooke criticised the Scottish FA and SPFL for 'broken promises and smokescreens.' We hope to hear from both organisations after recess. Watch: ow.ly/A1u050WbyUg

Our latest blog discusses the current complexities around how Scottish Government assesses NHS performance, and introduces the new SPICe NHS Scotland Performance Standards Dashboard. The Dashboard allows you to compare how Health Boards are meeting standards: ow.ly/G4kU50Wc7aH

At Tuesday's meeting Nick Hobbs of Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland and Scott Robertson of Realgrassroots spoke of some of the issues youth footballers in Scotland face. Nick said that children and young people are treated by clubs as 'economic assets.' Watch in full: ow.ly/Bfey50WbyGK

Tomorrow we'll consider current trends in and potential barriers to the participation of children and young people in sport and physical activity. We'll hear from COSLA, ScottishSportAssoc. and sportscotland. Watch live from 9.30am: ow.ly/ezLA50WeA2x

We're seeking views on Scotland’s mental health budget as part of our 2026-27 pre-budget scrutiny. Share your thoughts on spending levels, prevention, and priorities. Let us know your views: ow.ly/Ez5y50WgBsa

A cross-committee call for views to support Scottish Parliament's forthcoming scrutiny of the draft Climate Change Plan has launched. News release👉ow.ly/MYBt50WhjzF Share your views by 19 September👉 ow.ly/gNcn50WhjAq Here's Edward Mountain, Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee's Convener with more👇

What changes to the Proposed National Good Food Nation Plan would you like to see reflected in the finalised plan? Good Food Nation Plan: ow.ly/goJR50Whwe1 Let us know your response to Scottish Government proposals by Friday 15 August: ow.ly/qvuk50WhweQ

Scotland has the highest drug death rate in Europe. What bold action is needed to tackle this crisis - and end the stigma? with University of Stirling, Audrey Nicoll MSP, Kirsten Horsburgh, Catriona Matheson and Patricia Tracey 🎟️ Book your tickets now: ow.ly/vgwV50WjB0C #FoP2025

We've a new guest blog which looks at how climate change will impact on health and wellbeing in Scotland and how climate action can mitigate those known harms and risks. ow.ly/Qij950WqowW

Why are waiting times for diagnosis and management of ADHD and autism increasing, and what is the impact of high demand and delays on individuals and healthcare staff? Let us know your views as part of our inquiry into ADHD and autism: ow.ly/sSyp50WsuHo

In 23/24, spending on mental health services totalled £1.5 billion, equivalent to 9% of total NHS expenditure. We're seeking views on levels of mental health spending, including preventative spend and spending priorities. Get in touch: ow.ly/twAQ50Wsv6S

We're seeking views on Scottish Government proposed national Good Food Nation Plan. We want to know your thoughts on the proposed national plan and whether it will help achieve the stated aims. The plan: ow.ly/SyLa50WsvBo Respond to our call for views: ow.ly/iYhY50WsvBp