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A message from Cat Harvey
I’m Cat Harvey and I wanted to write and let you know that from Monday 27th April, I am hosting a brand new show in association with the Scottish Government all about YOU! Join me three times a day,...
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Looking Beyond Lockdown
First Minister opens discussion on “new normal” A document outlining how decisions will be taken to control coronavirus (COVID-19) while restoring a degree of normality to everyday life has today been...
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First Minister: envisaging a ‘new normal’
Statement given by the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at a media briefing in St Andrew’s House yesterday: Good afternoon everyone. Thank you for joining us for today’s briefing as usual. Today I’m...
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The NHS Is Open campaign launched
New campaign urges people to contact a doctor A national media campaign has been launched to encourage people to seek medical help for urgent health issues which are not related to coronavirus...
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Businesses rally to the cause in the battle against coronavirus
The First Minister has praised those manufacturers and businesses which have stepped in to support frontline services by diversifying production lines, increasing capacity and exploring new...
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PPE access extended to all social care providers
Everyone who provides social care will have access to appropriate PPE under new arrangements announced by the Scottish Health Secretary. From Monday (27 April), local Hubs will distribute PPE supplies...
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Creative Scotland announces further support for creative sector
Creative Scotland has announced an additional £2 million to further support and sustain the country’s creative community during the COVID-19 outbreak. The extra £1million from the Scottish Government...
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Emergency Eyecare Treatment Centres introduced
New centres to reduce the need to attend hospital New measures have been introduced to help patients with emergency eye problems, reducing the need for them to attend hospital during the coronavirus...
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Mobile Testing Units are on their way
Mobile testing units, operated by the Armed Forces, will travel around the UK to increase access to coronavirus testing. Units will respond to areas of highest demand, travelling to test frontline...
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) update Scotland: Sunday 26th April
Statement given by the Health Secretary Jeane Freeman at a media briefing in St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh, on Sunday 26 April: Good afternoon. Thanks once again to all of you for taking part in this...
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New fund for perinatal mental health
Mums, dads and families at risk of poor mental health during pregnancy and the early years will be able to access enhanced peer support, parenting support and perinatal counselling services, with new...
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First Minister: ‘Progress remains very fragile’
Statement given by the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at a media briefing in St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh: Good afternoon everyone. Thank you for joining us for today’s briefing. I want to start as I...
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Primary Care services to remain open over May public holidays
Primary care services will remain open during the May public holidays, Health Secretary Jeane Freeman has confirmed. Funded by £8.2 million from the Scottish Government, GP services and community...
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Scots encouraged to use face protection in enclosed public places
Coronavirus update: First Minister’s speech Tuesday 28 April 2020: Good afternoon. Thanks for joining us for today’s briefing. I want to start – as I always do – by updating you on some of the key...
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Campaigners welcome funding for active travel infrastructure
Living Streets has warmly welcomes the announcement of £10m funding for active travel infrastructure from the Scottish Government. Michael Matheson MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Transport,...
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First Minister urged to put wellbeing at the heart of economic recovery
Poverty Alliance and Wellbeing Economy Alliance have written to the First Minister to urge her to task the recently appointed Advisory Group on Economic Recovery with putting social justice at the...
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First Minister: Please, please stick to restrictions
Statement given by the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at a media briefing in St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh, on Thursday, 30 April: Good afternoon. Thanks for joining us for today’s briefing. I want to...
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£100 million funding package to help Scottish business
A £100 million package of additional grant support for small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) and newly self-employed people has opened for applications. The announcement will see 3,784 Edinburgh...
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First Minister: testing target exceeded but lockdown vigilance remains vital
Statement given by the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at a media briefing in St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh, on Friday, 1 May: Good afternoon. Thanks for joining us for today’s briefing. I’ll start with...
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VE Day 75th anniversary commemorations in Scotland
Public commemorations to be held online An online service of remembrance and a two-minute silence will lead Scotland’s public commemorations of the 75th anniversary of VE Day on 8 May. The ongoing...
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