Health, Social Care and Sport Committee
Minutes: 23 May 2023
Tuesday, 23 May 2023
18th Meeting, 2023
Minutes
1. Decision on taking business in private:
The Committee agreed to take items 4 and 5 in private.
2. NHS Boards scrutiny:
The Committee took evidence from—
Michael Dickson, Chief Executive, NHS Shetland;
Gordon Jamieson, Chief Executive, NHS Eileanan Siar;
Laura Skaife-Knight, Chief Executive, NHS Orkney.
Emma Harper declared an interest as a former employee of NHS Dumfries and Galloway.
Clare Haughey declared an interest as a member of UNISON.
3. Inquiry into female participation in sport and physical activity:
The Committee took evidence from—
Robert Nesbitt, Head of Physical Activity and Sport, SAMH;
Heidi Vistisen, Policy Manager, LEAP Sports Scotland;
Ewelina Chin, CEO, HSTAR Scotland, representing BEMIS;
Lynne Glen, Pathways Manager, Scottish Disability Sport;
Baz Moffat, CEO and Co-founder, The Well HQ.
4. NHS Boards scrutiny:
The Committee considered the evidence it heard earlier under agenda item 2.
5. Inquiry into female participation in sport and physical activity:
The Committee considered the evidence it heard earlier under agenda item 3.