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Sharing our stories: ‘One Card’ library pass to be trialled
A pilot for a single card that can be used in any library has been launched in the north east of Scotland. The pilot gives readers access to more than 120 libraries – and 1.6 million books. Five local...
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Swinney: “More must be done to change attitudes to young people”
People are most likely to hold positive views of young people as trustworthy and helpful to others, new research from the Scottish Government shows. The survey, published during the launch week of...
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Dodgy data? Internal inquiry into emergency waiting times figures
Health Secretary Shona Robison has ordered an independent review into concerns around A&E waiting times practices and staff pressure at St John’s Hospital. Ms Robison was first alerted to claims...
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FIT for purpose: Bowel cancer test simplified to encourage take-up
Thousands more people across Scotland will benefit from the roll-out of a new and easier screening test to detect symptoms of bowel cancer. The Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) requires participants...
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Working towards a Fairer Scotland: First year progress report launched
A year since the publication of the Fairer Scotland Action Plan, Equalities Secretary Angela Constance today launched the first progress report at WorkingRite, an Edinburgh organisation that received...
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Equally Safe: strategy to address violence against women expanded
A strategy to prevent and eradicate violence against women and girls is to be expanded and backed by more than £1 million of additional funding. The Equally Safe delivery plan includes measures to...
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Capital of Culture stooshie: it’s jist no’ fair!
CULTURE SECRETARY SEEKS CLARIFICATION OVER CAPITAL of CULTURE SNUB Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop has written to Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Karen Bradley MP, and Director...
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Record number of Scots go to University
A record number of Scots were accepted to a UK university in 2017, figures published today show. Over 36,500 Scottish domiciled applicants accepted a place for this academic year – an increase of over...
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Preventing violence against women: we all have a part to play
Everyone has a role in stopping fundamental violations of human rights against women and girls Equalities Secretary, Angela Constance will tell parliament today. Ahead of a parliamentary debate in...
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Government moves to tackle rough sleeping
New actions are to be put in place to further tackle rough sleeping this Winter, as recommended by the Scottish Government’s Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Action Group. Backed by an initial £328,000...
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New guidance calls for clearer date labels to cut food waste
Simpler, clearer date labelling and storage advice for consumers, could help Scots cut the 170,000 tonnes of food thrown away from Scotland’s homes every year due to ‘not being used in time’. That’s...
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Wintry launch at Botanics for nation healthcare campaign
Health Secretary Shona Robison met with schoolchildren to highlight the importance of being prepared for seasonal illnesses at the winter-clad Royal Botanic Garden today. During the event, Ms Robison...
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First Minister opens Royal Ed building
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon officially opened the Royal Edinburgh Building yesterday – the first phase of the £48 million Royal Edinburgh Hospital redevelopment. Phase one of the redevelopment...
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Swinney steps in to save Dads Rock
Happier times: Dads Rock opens at The Prentice Centre Parenting support charity Dads Rock has been awarded £50,000 to secure its future, Deputy First Minister John Swinney announced last night. The...
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Young people to take the lead in mental health study
Young people will lead an in-depth, 15-month study into child and adolescent mental health services to recommend improvements to Ministers. Mental Health Minister Maureen Watt has announced £95,000 to...
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Local Governance Review to ‘strengthen local decision-making’
Communities to have their say on how more decisions can be taken at a local level The Scottish Government and COSLA have jointly launched a Local Governance Review, which will make sure local...
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Scottish Government launches consultation on pet rescue centres
Plans to introduce a modern system of registration and licensing for animal sanctuaries and rehoming activities have been unveiled. Ministers are now consulting on a commitment, made in the Programme...
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A make or break Budget for local services
Finance Secretary Derek Mackay has said his priority is to build Scotland’s future as he prepares to present his second Draft Budget to Parliament on Thursday. Councils across the country are braced...
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Another New Sick Kids opening delay “unacceptable” says Tory MSP
The Royal Hospital for Children and Young People has yet again been delayed till Autumn 2018. The project, which was originally meant to open in the winter 2012, was delayed until Autumn 2017, further...
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First Minister: Budget will focus on innovation and growth
Innovation and economic growth will be the focus of this week’s budget, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon told business leaders at a conference in Edinburgh yesterday. Addressing the 19th National...
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