Part of the debate – in the Scottish Parliament at on 22 February 2023.
Scotland Versus Arthritis’s six-part support package for people who are waiting for joint replacement surgery suggests that the key elements of support are communication; personalised self-management support; access to physical activity programmes; mental health support; signposting to financial support and advice; and including waiting well support in the national health service recovery plan. Does the Scottish Government agree with that approach? To what extent are NHS boards being assessed on their delivery of support for patients?