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Festive A & E figures show a service under unbearable strain
An increase in flu cases and patients with complex care needs have contributed to significant pressure on Scotland’s A&E departments over the Christmas period, as clinicians focus on delivering...
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3834 Lothian newborns have received Baby Boxes
Latest figures from the Scottish Government have revealed that the transformative Baby Box policy has already benefitted 3834 newborns across NHS Lothian since they were introduced last summer – and...
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Saving Our Seas: Scottish Government to consult on plastic cotton bud ban
Plans to introduce legislation to ban the manufacture and sale of plastic stemmed cotton buds have been announced by Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham. The proposals will be put to public...
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Government announces apprenticeship boost
More than 3,500 new work-based learning opportunities are set to help boost Scotland’s economy and give young people a head-start in their careers. In 2018, the Scottish Government’s national skills...
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Skills Investment Plan to boost childcare opportunities
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) has highlighted a need for the nation’s Early Learning and Childcare sector to attract a more diverse workforce to create an additional 11,000 jobs by 2020 to meet...
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Reducing loneliness and isolation: draft strategy open for consultation.
‘Young or old, loneliness doesn’t discriminate’ – Jo Cox A new national strategy, one of the first in the world, is being developed to tackle loneliness and isolation. The draft plan, now open for...
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First Minister calls for changes to “broken welfare state”
Universal Credit contributing to child poverty ‘Broken’ benefits system failing Scotland’s families First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has called on the new Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to make...
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Eat Better, Feel Better: Aileen and Yogi relaunch healthy eating campaign
Sports stars have helped relaunch the Scottish Government’s Eat Better Feel Better campaign – telling primary school children about their favourite snacks and the benefits of healthy eating. Eat...
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Doing things differently: Scottish social security applicants guaranteed support
Anyone applying for social security assistance under Scotland’s new system will have a right to have someone with them during assessments or meetings, under new Scottish government plans. In a change...
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Third sector projects receive £1.6 million to tackle homelessness in Scotland
Grants totaling £1.6 million is to fund innovative services aimed at tackling homelessness and improving housing, particularly for the most vulnerable. Seventeen projects successfully applied for the...
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New independent body will hold Scotland’s social security system to account
A new independent scrutiny body that will hold Scotland’s social security system to account is to be created by the Scottish Government. Amendments to legislation currently going through Parliament...
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Constance reaffirms commitment to tackling child poverty
“Tackling inequalities will never be an optional extra for this government – it is core to everything we do, as we strive to make Scotland fairer and more equal.” – Communities Secretary Angela...
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Scotland can act to address ‘ticking time bomb’, says new report
Scotland can tackle stroke burden with better treatment and management of abnormal heart rhythm ~ Atrial Fibrillation is major cause of stroke and nearly 50,000 people are undiagnosed ~ Scotland has an...
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Freeman to argue case for UC flexibility
The rationale for introducing Scottish Universal Credit (UC) choices will be outlined by Social Security Minister Jeane Freeman when she gives evidence to the House of Commons Work and Pensions...
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Ministers announce additional support on Young Carers Awareness Day
Marking Young Carers Awareness Day today, Scottish Government Ministers have announced additional support and engagement activities. Minister for Public Health Aileen Campbell outlined an enhanced...
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Flu: the worst may be over
The number of flu-like cases in Scotland decreased slightly in the third week of January, prompting speculation that the worst may now be over. Health Secretary continues to urge eligible people to...
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Leith firm shares in decommissioning fund awards
Leith’s Dales Marine Services is one of six projects across Scotland to be offered a share of £1.5 million in the second round of Decommissioning Challenge Fund awards. Grant offers have been made to...
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Short term lets report doesn’t address real issue, say Greens
Andy Wightman MSP, Housing spokesperson for the Scottish Greens, said a report published yesterday by a Scottish Government expert panel falls short of critically analysing the impact of the...
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Pupil Equity Funding announced
Scotland’s schools are in line to receive a share of over £120 million next year to help close the poverty-related attainment gap, Deputy First Minister John Swinney has announced. Edinburgh’s share...
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A budget of compromise and consensus: ‘credit where it is due’?
NHS, the economy and the low paid to benefit, says Scottish Government COSLA welcomes recognition of local government concerns Scotland’s NHS, the economy, public sector workers and the low paid will...
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