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The need for provision of first-aid training directly supports compliance with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, and requirements of the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981. This requires Social Security Scotland to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of our colleagues and others. Social Security Scotland must provide adequate and appropriate personnel (those with knowledge, ability, training and experience) to respond and administer first aid to our colleagues. This ensures those who need it can receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work, prior to medical assistance or further intervention. The aim of this assessment is to consider the impact of selecting a training provider, and arrangements surrounding delivery of first aid at work training in-house.

Social Security Scotland’s Annual Procurement Report sets out our progress against the commitments in our Corporate Procurement Strategy 2021-2024 during the financial year ending March 2024.

Executive Advisory Body 30 January 2024

Executive Advisory Body 12 March 2024

In this eighth edition of our newsletter, we are sharing project updates, our accessibility offers and news about some research coming up. Thank you to everyone who has taken part in our research projects.