Accelerated implementation of Public Health etc (Scotland) Act 2008

The Scottish Government has decided to accelerate the implementation of the Act and health boards and local authorities are advised to have lists of designated competent persons in place by 1 October 2009, when the key health protection provisions come into effect, and to have Joint Health Protection Plans developed by 1 April 2010. For further information visit the Scottish Government´s dedicated website www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Health/NHS-Scotland/publicact