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A new code for Scotland’s pubs
Levelling the playing field for tied pub tenants New measures have come into force to give Scotland’s tied pub tenants more rights and greater protection. From today (Monday 31 March), the Scottish...
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Strengthening Scotland’s NHS?
New plan to focus on delivery Health Secretary Neil Gray has set out how the Scottish Government plans to improve access to treatment, reduce waiting times and shift the balance of care from hospitals...
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New Scottish benefit to replace DLA
Work underway to move the benefits of over 66,000 people by end of year Disability Living Allowance for adults is being replaced by a new Scottish benefit. Work has begun to move the benefit awards of...
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Support for people in priority groups to buy a house
Home ownership scheme reopens A scheme to help people in priority groups buy a home on the open market has reopened for applications. The Open Market Shared Equity Scheme will be available to people...
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RCEM demands clear government strategy as Scotland’s EDs record worst-ever...
The Royal College of Emergency Medicine has asked ‘where are the tangible plans for Emergency Care?’ after Scotland’s A&Es experienced the worst February on record for performance. The figures,...
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End of rent protections will punish households in Edinburgh, says Green MSP
The Scottish Government’s decision to end renter protection will harm households and families in Edinburgh. says Lorna Slater the Scottish Green MSP for Lothian region. The protections, which ended...
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Change to earnings limit for carers
More unpaid carers set to benefit from Carer Support Payment More unpaid carers in Scotland could benefit from financial support as a key change in eligibility rules comes into effect from 6 April...
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Covid Memorial art trail in Wardie Bay
Work is nearing completion on the creation of a Covid memorial art trail in the Wardie Bay area, designed to honour the experiences and resilience of the local community during the pandemic. The art...
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14 Years of FREE Prescriptions under the SNP Government
14,520,670 PRESCRIPTIONS DISPENSED BY NHS LOTHIAN LAST YEAR – SAVING HOUSEHOLDS AN AVERAGE OF OVER £400 On the 14th anniversary of prescription charges being scrapped by the SNP Scottish Government,...
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Holyrood Minister attends Global Disability Summit in Berlin
Highlighting Scotland’s leading role at home and abroad At the Global Disability Summit in Berlin today, Equalities Minister Kaukab Stewart will highlight Scotland’s commitment that by 2030 at least...
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New rise in Carer Support Payment in Scotland earnings limit will increase...
The earnings limit to be eligible to claim Carer Support Payment will go up from £151 per week to £196 per week in April. Carers Support Payment, which remains the lowest benefit of its kind, will...
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Internal Market Act ‘must be repealed’
Deputy First Minister urges UK Government to restore Scottish Parliament’s full powers Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes has urged the UK Government to “restore the democratic voice of the Scottish...
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