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Funding boost to support autistic people
Two specialist organisations will receive additional funding to support 47,000 autistic people across Scotland during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Health Secretary Jeane Freeman has confirmed:...
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Testing: the picture in Scotland
A further expansion of coronavirus (COVID-19) testing in Scotland has been announced as it was confirmed that the target to reach capacity for 3,500 tests a day across NHS labs has been exceeded. On...
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More mental health support after forty days of lockdown
Key mental health services to support families, young people and autistic people are to receive more than £1 million additional funding. Health Secretary Jeane Freeman made the announcement yesterday...
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Jeane Freeman: ‘Help is there if you need it’
Statement given by the Health Secretary Jeane Freeman at a media briefing in St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh yesterday (Sunday 3 May): Good afternoon and thank you again for joining us for today’s...
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Caring Communities campaign: Helping Out Safely
People helping those in their communities affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) are being encouraged to carry on while following advice to keep themselves and others safe. The Scottish Government’s...
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First Minister: ‘return to school might not be possible at all this side of...
Statement given by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at a media briefing in St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh on Tuesday 5 May: Good afternoon, thank you for joining us today. I want to start with the usual...
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Scottish Government aid for landlords
A £5 million fund will offer interest-free loans to landlords whose tenants are having difficulty paying rent during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. The Private Rent Sector Landlord COVID-19 Loan...
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More cash for Scottish carers
As part of the next emergency coronavirus legislation, the Scottish Government is proposing an additional £19.2 million investment in Carer’s Allowance Supplement. Around 4,735 in Edinburgh...
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First Minister: Haud oan, Boris!
Statement given yesterday (Thursday 7 May) by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at a media briefing in St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh: Good afternoon. Thank you very for joining us again today. I want to...
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VE DAY 75: Time to Remember
As the nation falls silent, some time for reflection … "In their honour, we rededicate ourselves to building a better, safer and more peaceful world." FM @NicolaSturgeon has marked #VEDay75 with a...
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Connecting Scotland initiative to get vulnerable people online
A new £5 million programme is to offer an internet connection, training and support, and a laptop or tablet to vulnerable people who are not already online during the response to coronavirus...
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First Minister: “You have been magnificent”
Statement given by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at a media briefing in St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh yesterday (Friday 8 May): Good afternoon. I’m joined today by Iain Livingstone, Chief Constable of...
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Overwhelming majority of Scots support lockdown restrictions
Stay Home, Save Lives We're asking you to stay at home to protect our NHS and save lives.To help us stop the spread of coronavirus, you must only go out when absolutely necessary. Do not meet others...
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‘If it’s urgent, it’s urgent’: more Scots taking medical advice
New research has highlighted that people in Scotland are more likely to go to their GP practice or to hospital with an immediate medical concern not related to coronavirus (COVID-19) than they were...
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Coronavirus: Funding boost for North Edinburgh’s Foodshare Group
North Edinburgh’s Covid-19 Foodshare Group is among the groups to share in the Scottish Government’s £10 million Supporting Communities Fund. The funding from the Scottish Government’s Supporting...
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First Minister: Forget ‘Stay Alert’… STAY AT HOME!
Statement given by the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at a media briefing in St Andrew’s House yesterday (Sunday 10 May). Good afternoon. Thanks for joining us for today’s briefing. I want to start –...
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Changes to advice on going outdoors in Scotland
The advice on how often people can venture outdoors changes today, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced. From today, Monday 11 May, the advice is now that people can go outside more than once...
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New round of Wellbeing Fund open for applications
The second round of the Scottish Government’s Wellbeing Fund is now open to applications from voluntary sector organisations providing crucial services to people as a result of coronavirus. The Fund...
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“You look after us, so we’ll look after you”
New resources for staff, carers, volunteers and their families Organisations from across Scotland have worked together to create a new platform to help health and social care workers and carers look...
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First Minister hammers home the STAY AT HOME message
Statement given by the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at a media briefing in St. Andrew’s House, Edinburgh on Monday 11 May: Good afternoon. Thanks for joining us for today’s briefing. I want to start...
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