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Regulation and licensing of non-surgical cosmetic procedures
Consultation launched on improving safety in the sector The public is being asked for their views on how best to further regulate non-surgical cosmetic procedures to improve client safety. Independent...
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New Year, Old Challenges?
EDINBURGH SOCIAL CARE ANTI-CUTS CONFERENCE Preliminary Notice of Anti Cuts Conference – Saturday 18th January 2025 Augustine United Church – George IV Bridge Edinburgh 9.30 am – Doors Open –...
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First Minister encourages public to help protect front line services
NHS 24 resilience over festive period An information campaign and increased recruitment of call handlers are among the initiatives NHS 24 has put in place to help protect vital front line health and...
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Healthcare over public holidays
Essential health services will be open on public holidays. When your GP and pharmacy are closed and you are too ill to wait, visit NHS Inform. For urgent advice, or if you think you need to attend...
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Swinney pledges solidarity with Syrians in Scotland
First Minister calls for ‘peaceful political solution’ First Minister John Swinney has pledged solidarity with Syrians in Scotland following the collapse of the al-Assad regime. In an open letter, the...
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Empowering local climate action
Climate Action Hubs in every area of Scotland Communities across Scotland are being supported to take climate action, thanks to the realisation of a nationwide network of Climate Action Hubs. A total...
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Severe Flood Warnings issued
Very high river levels forecast along the River Spey with a danger to life The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has issued three severe Flood Warnings for the Aviemore and Carrbridge areas with...
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COSLA: What does the Scottish Budget mean for councils?
COSLA has shared two new documents setting out high-level analysis of the Scottish 2025-26 Budget and what it means for Councils and essential local social care services. What does the Scottish Budget...
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Council Tax Reduction scheme hits £4 billion milestone
Households across Scotland have received £4.1 billion in relief since the Council Tax Reduction scheme was introduced in 2013. People on low incomes are eligible for the benefit if they live in...
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Call for clarity on National Insurance
48 organisations back letter raising concerns Scottish public sector and voluntary organisations have come together to raise concerns at the impact of the impending increase to employer National...
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