Policy Reviews
NHS 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, NHS Health Scotland will coordinate the policy review process, on behalf of the appropriate policy body within the Scottish Government, and appoint an independent, expert review panel to conduct the review and make recommendations for the future.
Policy Reviews
Physical Activity Policy Review. Scotland’s national strategy for physical activity Let’s make Scotland More Active (external link), Scotland's national strategy for physical activity, launched in 2003. A national review of the strategy is underway, evaluating the progress.
Review of the National Programme for Mental Health & Wellbeing – 2001-2006 (final report).
Smoking in Public Places: comprehensive smoke-free legislation was successfully introduced in Scotland on 26 March 2006. NHS Health Scotland commissioned a further series of major research projects designed to provide comprehensive before-and-after information about the effects of the Smoking Ban.
Reviewed 23 April 2010