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Person-centred reform to disability payments “will reduce anxiety and stress”
A sea change in social security policy to reduce the anxiety and stress associated with the current UK Government disability payments process has been given strong public support. A consultation found...
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Scottish Welfare Fund has helped more than 347,000 ‘struggling’ Scottish...
Nearly £210 million has been paid to 347,045 low income households by the Scottish Welfare Fund since it was established in 2013, latest figures show. Crisis grant applications to the fund for basic...
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Fireworks action plan launched
Restrictions to the use of fireworks on private property across Scotland is to be considered by a new review group. The group will also consider changes to the times at which fireworks can be let off...
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New Sick Kids: still on course for Spring move
The second and final part of a review into compliance of all building systems at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People (RHCYP) and Department of Clinical Neurosciences (DCN) has been...
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“No Brexit can be a good Brexit”: Scottish Government publishes impact study
Scotland’s economy would suffer significant damage under the Prime Minister’s Brexit deal, according to Scottish Government analysis. The assessment estimates that under the free trade agreement...
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Additional winter funding for NHS Scotland
Winter pressures across NHS Scotland will be tackled through an investment of £10 million. NHS Lothian’s allocation is £1.426 million. This will help reduce hospital attendances, where possible, by...
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More mental health support for students in Scotland
College and university students are to benefit from a £20 million investment in additional mental health counsellors. The Scottish Government is funding the appointments of more than 80 new...
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Flooding Action Plan launched
An action plan to help homeowners and businesses prevent damage caused by flooding has been launched. Living With Flooding sets out advice to stop or mitigate flooding and says minor adaptions, such...
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New drive to curb online puppy sales
BUYERS URGED TO BOYCOTT ILLEGAL TRADE People in Scotland are increasingly buying puppies online despite the risk of purchasing from illegal breeders, according to new research. Almost half (45%) of...
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Scotland sees first demonstration of Europe’s first full-sized autonomous bus
New autonomous technology demonstrated at Scottish transport event Five autonomous single deck vehicles to run between Fife and Edinburgh across the Forth Road Bridge in 2020 carrying up to 10,000...
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Measures on preventing homelessness. Recommendations to improve support for care leavers at risk of homelessness have been welcomed by Housing Minister Kevin Stewart. A working group, co-ordinated by...
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Scottish Government to strengthen children’s rights
UNCRC to be incorporated into Scots Law Scotland will incorporate the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into law to the maximum extent possible within the powers of the...
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Festive drink and drug-drive campaign launched
MOTORISTS WARNED OF ZERO TOLERANCE APPROACH The Justice Secretary and Police Scotland have launched this year’s festive campaign to tackle drink- and drug-driving. This is the first festive...
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Supporting homeless people … and their pets
Pet owners facing homelessness are set to benefit from better support finding a home which allows them to keep their animals. New guidance recommends that landlords and local authorities introduce:...
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Sharp rise in reading ability in Scotland’s schools
PERFORMANCES IMPROVE & ATTAINMENT GAP CLOSING Reading levels among Scotland’s children have risen sharply in the last three years and the attainment gap is closing, according to an international...
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Fire safety guidance for high-rise homes
PIC: Dave Pickering Residents in high-rise properties are being given leaflets outlining how to prevent fires in the home and what to do if one starts in their building. The advice, produced by the...
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Calling on Edinburgh residents to join the conversation on gender inequality...
The First Minister’s National Advisory Council on Women and Girls (NACWG) is reaching out to Edinburgh residents to participate in the national conversation surrounding gender inequality. NACWG would...
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Communities secretary ‘pleased’ with Fairer Scotland progress
Significant steps have been taken to help reduce poverty and tackle inequality, according to the latest progress report on the Scottish government’s Fairer Scotland Action Plan. More than £1.4 billion...
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Improving housing rights for disabled people
Legislation will make housing more accessible New regulations will improve equality for people living with disabilities by giving them the right to make communal areas around their home more...
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Teacher numbers rise …
BUT ALMOST ONE IN THREE PUPILS NOW HAS ADDITIONAL SUPPORT NEEDS Primary school teacher numbers are at their highest level since 1980 and total teacher numbers have risen by 288, new statistics have...
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