Wide variation in custody healthcare provision across Scotland

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'Wide variation' in custody healthcare provision across Scotland

Training officers to administer Naloxone were among the areas of good practice identified in the review by HMICS and HIS.

Date - 1st February 2023
By - Cash Boyle

The delivery of healthcare services in custody centres across Scotland is inconsistent, according to a review which found significant variety in terms of access, quality of care and staffing. This joint review, undertaken by HMIC in Scotland...

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