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First Minister announces food education programme
A food education programme designed to teach children and young people about Scotland’s food industry has been launched by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. The Good Food Futures programme, backed by £1...
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New report highlights the success of the Family Nurse Partnership
Over 7000 young mothers and their new-borns have received valuable support through an innovative programme led by specially trained nurses and midwives. Launched in 2010, the Family Nurse Partnership...
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Eradicating Child Poverty: Minister to outline next steps
“We can do better, and we will” – Communities Secretary Aileen Campbell A progress report on child poverty to be published by the Scottish Government today sets out a different path to UK Government...
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New £10 benefit to target child poverty
Children under six set to gain from 2021 A brand new benefit will provide eligible families with £10 a week for every child under 16, with introduction for under sixes starting by early 2021. Poverty...
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Improvements to psychosis services
New proposals for the early treatment of psychosis Improvements to psychosis services will ensure people get timely access to effective care and treatment. Backed by an investment of £400,000, a new...
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Trade and Investment Minister to visit China
Trade and Investment Minister Ivan McKee will visit China this week to promote the growing economic, cultural and educational links between Scotland and the world’s second largest economy. He will...
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Funding for food and activities during the summer holidays
More children and young people will benefit from a nutritious meal and a place to play this summer holiday. Charities and councils will increase support for children from low income families during...
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Volunteers invited to shape Scotland’s social security system
People with lived experience to have their say Volunteers are being asked to shape Scotland’s new, fairer social security system. Applications are open to people from any background with experience of...
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New Sick Kids Hospital: MOVE HALTED
Update on Royal Hospital for Children and Young People To protect patient safety the Health Secretary has delayed the move of patients, staff and services from the existing Royal Hospital for Sick...
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Catriona Matheson to chair drug deaths task force
A new taskforce to tackle the rising number of drug deaths in Scotland is to be chaired by Professor Catriona Matheson from the University of Stirling. The taskforce will examine the main causes of...
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So, what IS a Citizens’ Assembly?
The Scottish Government has proposed a Citizens’ Assembly of Scotland, but what IS a citizens’ assembly? The University of Edinburgh and Electoral Reform Society Scotland have organised a panel...
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More funding for diet and healthy weight services
Children and young people across Scotland will benefit from funding of £1.7 million to support health boards deliver new standards for weight management services. The investment comes after NHS Health...
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Deposit Return Scheme will drive a circular economy
Scotland’s Deposit Return scheme will give industry, business and individuals the opportunity to drive sustainable economic growth while reducing their impact on the environment. according to a new...
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Homelessness consultation backs stronger protection
People facing homelessness will have better access to support with new legislation coming into effect later this year. Last year the Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Action Group recommended changes to...
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“Shocking”: Statistics show highest ever level of Scottish drug deaths
New figures showing there were almost 1200 drug-related deaths in Scotland last year have been described as shocking by Public Health Minister Joe FitzPatrick. The National Records of Scotland...
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Have your say on future police direction
Views are being sought on new national priorities for policing in Scotland. The priorities set the long-term overarching framework for Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority. They are being...
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Proposal to tackle the throwaway culture
Applying a charge of at least 20p to 25p on every disposable cup is one of the recommendations put forward by an expert panel to encourage more use of reusable alternatives. Ministers will now...
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Tories call for inquiry over New Sick Kids ‘scandal’
A programme of improvement measures has been put in place to ensure patient safety at the new Royal Hospital for Children and Young People (RHCYP) – but Conservative politicians are calling for a...
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Rapid Rehousing funding increased
An additional £9 million of funding will be provided to local authorities to prevent homelessness and help people into more permanent accommodation. The investment will increase the local authority...
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Time’s running out to have your say on short-term lets
City Council responds to Government consultation The City of Edinburgh Council has published its response to the Scottish Government consultation on the regulation of short-term lets in Scotland. The...
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