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Mental health support for new mums
Rollout of £1 million for counselling and befriending. New mums at risk of poor mental health will be given access to increased support including counselling and befriending services. The rollout is...
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Holyrood’s back: the government lays out it’s programme
Programme for Government 2019-20 Ending Scotland’s contribution to climate change and securing a positive future for generations to come are the focus of this year’s Programme for Government, First...
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Warmer homes? Send for the Q-Bots!
Q-Bot technology has recently been added to the range of energy efficiency measures offered under Warmer Homes Scotland – the Scottish Government’s national scheme for improving energy efficiency in...
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Additional support for learning: £15 million to recruit frontline staff
Approximately 1,000 extra pupil support assistants will be recruited this year to work with children with additional support needs. This week the First Minister announced £15 million for councils to...
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New legislation will reduce time spent in B&Bs and hostels
Anyone facing homelessness will spend no longer than a week in unsuitable accommodation like bed and breakfasts under new legislation. The seven day limit on unsuitable temporary accommodation which...
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NHS Lothian needs more government support, says Briggs
NHS Lothian lowest funded health board per head of population. NHS Lothian have not hit a single one of their performance targets and have the lowest funding per head of population, with £1,540 based...
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Government Heeds Warning From Children’s Charity
Campaigners celebrate millions of pounds of support for Care Experienced people in Programme for Government Charity warned that without immediate change, Scotland risked a forgotten generation...
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More Brexit help for EU citizens
Advice and support to stay in Scotland EU citizens affected by changes to the immigration rules as a result of Brexit are to be offered extra support and advice. The EU Citizens’ Rights Project,...
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World Suicide Prevention Day: Scottish Government announces new lived...
People affected by suicide will join a new panel to inform and educate on the ways to prevent suicide. The panel will be made up of those who have previously attempted suicide or who have experienced...
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Tourist Tax consultation launched
Members of the public, businesses and the tourism sector are being asked for their views on the design of a levy which would let local authorities, who deem it appropriate for their local...
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Deposit Return Scheme takes shape
Legislation to establish Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme has been brought forward for public comment. The new regulations will see the establishment of a scheme that will include aluminium and steel...
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New funeral benefit to launch next week
A new benefit providing help for people on low incomes to meet the costs of a funeral will be available from 16 September 2019. Funeral Support Payment will be delivered by Social Security Scotland...
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New funding for childcare and employability to cut child poverty
Low-income Scottish families will benefit from improved access to learning, advice and employment support with a multi-million pound package of measures. Communities Secretary Aileen Campbell has set...
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Victims to benefit from new charge on criminals
Offenders will be required to contribute to the cost of supporting victims of crime from November. A new financial penalty will be imposed on all criminals who are sentenced to pay a court fine and...
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Impact of UK welfare cuts revealed
Thousands of families are being pushed into poverty – with UK Government welfare changes set to reduce spending on social security in Scotland by £500 million a year, Social Security Secretary...
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Eight million free period products delivered
More than eight million free sanitary products were provided to school, college and university students across Scotland in the first six months of a world-leading new scheme. The Scottish Government...
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New housing phase completed at Western Harbour
Housing Minister Kevin Stewart met new residents during a visit to Western Gateway last week. The Minister’s visit marked the completion of the first phase of mid-rent housing delivery at Western...
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Cats Protection welcomes Mairi Gougeon
The Scottish Government Minister responsible for animal welfare has paid a visit to Cats Protection’s Glasgow Adoption Centre to see first-hand how the charity helps cats in Scotland. Mairi Gougeon,...
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Community Renewal praises Scottish Government’s measures to tackle funeral...
From tomorrow, the new Funeral Expense Assistance payment will become available to people who claim certain benefits in Scotland. It is a move by the Scottish Government towards eradicating funeral...
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Improving access to healthcare for vulnerable people
People who have experienced difficulty registering with a doctor’s surgery are to be given additional guidance through the launch of new information cards. The Access to Healthcare cards are designed...
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