Policy Evaluation and Reviews
Health Scotland may evaluate new policy interventions that have the potential for a whole population effect (e.g. legislation, fiscal measures, regulations) as well as established Health Improvement strategies for future and associated implementation.
In these circumstances, Health Scotland will coordinate the policy review process, on behalf of the appropriate policy body within the Scottish Executive, and appoint an independent, expert Review Panel to conduct the review and make recommendations for the future.
Policy Reviews
Review of the National Programme for Mental Health & Well-being – 2001-2008
(final report February 2008)
Smoking in Public Places
Comprehensive smoke-free legislation was successfully introduced in Scotland on 26 March 2006
Health Scotland has commissioned a further series of major research projects designed to provide comprehensive before-and-after information about the effects of the Smoking Ban.
Review of the Scottish Diet Action Plan – 1996-2005
The Review Report was published in 2006. Click on the above link which will take you to the SDAP Review page where you can dowload the report and supporting information.
Understanding Public Health Policy – International Comparisons
Details of this two-phase review of public health policies around the world with links to Phase I and II report sections.