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Technology to help cut Scotland’s waiting lists
Software to reduce hospital waiting times and enhance operating theatre efficiency will be rolled out in NHS boards across Scotland over the next year. Developed by clinician-led tech company Infix,...
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Delivering the best start in life
Over £829 million in social security payments providing boost for families The families of more than 329,000 children under 16 are benefitting from Scottish Child Payment, latest statistics show....
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Scotland launches refreshed National Events Strategy
SCOTLAND – THE PERFECT STAGE? Scotland has launched its refreshed national events strategy designed to provide strategic focus for all involved in the planning, securing and delivery of events across...
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Improving the lives of people with Type 1 diabetes
Increased access to Diabetes technologies Access to technologies which will transform the lives of those living with Type 1 Diabetes is set to be expanded, the Scottish Government has announced. Up to...
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Bill passed to provide justice to wrongly convicted sub-postmasters
Post Office Horizon victims to be exonerated Legislation has been passed that will automatically exonerate sub-postmasters who were wrongly convicted as a result of the faulty Horizon IT system, the...
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Supporting public services
Public Sector Pay Policy published A new multi-year, above inflation pay strategy for the Scottish public sector will provide certainty for the workforce while improving public services for the people...
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Progress in tackling child poverty
Annual report published The Scottish Government is estimated to have invested almost £1.4 billion to benefit children in low income households in the last financial year. The investment is detailed in...
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National engagement on NHS Reform
£5 million for health research projects A national programme of engagement will take place over the next year to inform Scottish Government plans for health and social care reform. Through a series of...
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Pause on debt recovery for people with mental ill health
Bankruptcy and Diligence (Scotland) Bill approved by Parliament Protections for people who are in debt and experiencing mental health problems have been approved by the Scottish Parliament. The...
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Hospital at Home for Older People
£3.6 million investment as capacity increases by 57% to exceed targets The Scottish Government is continuing to invest in Hospital at Home for Older People with £3.6 million allocated for 2024/25,...
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XL Bully owners urged to apply for exemption certificate before 31 July deadline
XL Bully dog owners are being reminded to apply for an exemption certificate before the deadline on 31 July. From 1 August 2024, it will be a criminal offence to own an XL Bully without an exemption...
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Scottish Government representation at Euro 2024
First Minister to attend opening match between Scotland and Germany First Minister John Swinney will join fans in Germany and at home cheering on the Scotland Men’s National Football Team in their...
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£250,000 Humanitarian Emergency Funding for Kenya
Emergency funding to support people affected by severe flooding in Kenya External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson has pledged funding of £250,000 to aid charities responding to those affected by the...
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Football activity club funding doubles to £4 million
Support to help families on low incomes with childcare Football clubs and trusts across Scotland will receive additional funding to boost efforts to eradicate child poverty. In the capital, four clubs...
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Highest ever number of grants paid to young carers
Eligible teens who haven’t applied urged not to miss out The number of young carers getting a grant only available in Scotland has rocketed, figures released ahead of Carers Week show. Over 3,700...
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Fund to help eradicate child poverty open for applications
A fund to trial new ways of combating child poverty has opened for a second round of applications. The Child Poverty Practice Accelerator Fund (CPAF) will provide up to £80,000 per grant towards local...
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Forth Green Freeport open for business
The Forth Green Freeport (FGF) is officially “open for business” today, 12 June, following approval from the Scottish and UK Governments of its Outline Business Case. This major step unlocks the...
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NHS pay talks set to begin after months of delays, says UNISON
UNISON has welcomed the Scottish government’s offer to open pay talks for health workers in Scotland after months of delays. UNISON Scotland, together with other NHS unions, submitted its pay claim in...
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Pay rise for children’s social care staff
Important step forward in supporting vital services Staff in children’s social care services will see their pay increase to at least £12 an hour thanks to new Scottish Government funding. Backed by...
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Exonerations for wrongly convicted sub-postmasters
Post Office Horizon law comes into force Sub-postmasters in Scotland who were wrongly convicted as a result of the Post Office Horizon scandal will be automatically exonerated today. The Post Office...
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