Posts Tagged ‘Scottish Government’
Leading cosmetic surgeon urges the Scottish Government to regulate filler treatment
A leading cosmetic surgeon has called for the Scottish Government to clamp down on aesthetic treatments, including fillers. Dr Nestor Demosthenous has written to the Scottish health secretary, Jeane Freeman, to encourage the government to introduce regulations to protect patients. At present, the industry is not regulated, and lip fillers can be provided by individuals […]
Scottish dentists raise concerns over the impact of less frequent check-ups on oral cancer diagnosis
Dentists in Scotland have raised concerns over the impact of less frequent dental check-ups on oral cancer diagnosis. Earlier this year, the Scottish Government released new guidelines as part of an Oral Health Improvement Plan, which is designed to raise standards of oral health. Among the measures was a proposal to increase the period of […]
New laws will be brought in to regulate independent clinics in Scotland
Within the UK, there are no regulations in place for independent practices offering cosmetic treatments such as dermal filler treatment. In Scotland, one in five people have had cosmetic treatment in a private clinic or have at the very least though about having treatment. The Scottish government recently reported that 4% of the adult population […]
Scottish Government Launches New Dental Health Strategy
The Scottish government has launched a new oral health strategy, which will focus on priority groups, including the elderly, homeless people and patients with special needs. Health Minister, Michael Matheson officially launched the strategy on Thursday while visiting a care home in Fife, which has been participating in a pilot project called the Fife Oral […]
