The Scottish Executive opens public discussion about health

27 August 2007

The Scottish Executive wants the food and health sector to be involved in a discussion about the priorities of health and wellbeing in Scotland.

The document Better Health, Better Care (PDF, 2.35Mb) outlines some of the plans that the Scottish Executive believe is necessary for meeting their strategic objective of helping people sustain and improve their health.

As a result, they would like those who work in the food and health sector to be involved in the discussion about these plans. This will help shape the Government's and NHSScotland's priorities over the next few years. Those who would like to be involved should write or email to the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing, Nicola Sturgeon, at: betterhealthbettercare@scotland.gsi.gov.uk or

Better Health, Better Care Consultation
Scottish Executive
St Andrew's House
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG

Those who send comments must also return the Repsondent Information Form. This form is enclosed within the Better Health, Better Care PDF.

The deadline for receiving all comments is Monday 12 November. The Scottish Executive aim to review all comments and publish their action plan by the end of 2007.

More information is available from the link: www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Health/Action-Plan

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