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Record residential rehabilitation placements in Scotland
938 placements approved A total of 938 residential rehabilitation placements were approved between 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024 to support people to attain an alcohol or drug-free lifestyle. The...
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Gillian Martin to be Acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy Gillian Martin will take on responsibility for the Net Zero and Energy brief as Acting Cabinet Secretary when Màiri McAllan starts...
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Scottish Government’s home ownership support scheme reopens
Help for first-time buyers across the country on low to medium incomes A scheme to help first time buyers and certain priority groups step on to the property ladder has reopened for applications. The...
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Gender Representation on Public Boards amendment passed
Amendment will align Act with Court of Session ruling Legislation to amend the Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act 2018 has been passed by the Scottish Parliament. The Act, which was...
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Support for people in Scotland with high blood pressure
Digital hypertension platform hits 100,000 users More than 100,000 people in Scotland have benefited from a technology tool which allows them to monitor and manage their blood pressure remotely –...
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Improving the planning and regulation of processions
Action to ensure safe and peaceful assembly New proposals to improve the planning and regulation of public processions and marches are to be introduced to uphold the rights of safe and peaceful...
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RSV vaccination programme in Scotland
Following last year’s advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), Public Health Scotland has been working with the Scottish Government and NHS boards to develop plans for...
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Thousands more carers now able to apply for benefit
Carers urged to apply now and get money they’re entitled to Thousands of unpaid carers in Scotland can apply for a new benefit from today. Carer Support Payment, the replacement for Carer’s Allowance,...
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Progressing post-school reform
A consultation on simplifying funding for universities, colleges and apprenticeships, as well as student support, has opened for views. Currently, funding is provided by Skills Development Scotland...
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Circular Economy Bill passed
New powers to increase reuse and recycling rates Legislation giving Ministers and local authorities the tools needed to increase reuse and recycling rates, as well as modernise and improve waste and...
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Updates to short-term lets licensing scheme approved
Technical changes passed by Parliament MSPs have backed a range of technical updates to the short-term lets licensing scheme in response to engagement with accommodation operators. Licensing was...
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Consultation on crofting reform
Public to help shape plans People across Scotland are being invited to have a say on how crofting is reformed. A programme of meetings will take place from 3 July to 15 August, stretching from Oban to...
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Committee seek views on proposed amendments to the National Care Service Bill
A Holyrood Committee is seeking views on substantial amendments the Scottish Government is proposing to make to the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill. The Health, Social Care and Sport Committee...
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Fairer Funding for Voluntary Sector: Little progress one year on
In April 2023 the Scottish Government committed to fairer funding by 2026. Despite the urgent need within the voluntary and charity sector – one year on there has been little progress. SCVO’s SHEGHLEY...
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Scottish government are ‘duty-bound’ to end corridor care and A&E overcrowding
This is the response from The Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) Scotland as the latest Emergency Department performance data reveals that one in every nine people waited eight hours or more...
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Improving gender identity healthcare
Implications of the Cass Review for Scotland A multi-disciplinary team established to consider how the recommendations in the Cass Review might apply to NHS services in Scotland has submitted its...
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First Minister to meet new Prime Minister in Scotland today
First Minister John Swinney will welcome new Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to Scotland today. Speaking ahead of the meeting, the First Minister said: “I was really pleased to have the opportunity to...
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First Minister welcomes Prime Minister to Bute House
Talks focus on collaborative working and areas of shared interest First Minister John Swinney welcomed Sir Keir Starmer to Bute House yesterday for one of his first engagements after being appointed...
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Soft touch Scotland? Have your say on long term prison sentencing
Consultation published on changing the point of release Individuals could spend more time under community supervision as part of their prison sentence, a consultation has proposed. Views are being...
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Views sought on anonymity for child homicide victims
Consultation sets out options to reduce trauma for bereaved families Views are being sought on options to help reduce trauma for bereaved families of child homicide victims caused by the publicity...
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