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COVID: Students ‘unfairly blamed’
Students caught up in serious Covid outbreaks in Scotland’s university cities have questioned why university halls were allowed to open. The students have been told not to visit pubs or restaurants...
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Free hospital parking extended at Royal Infirmary
Free parking has been extended at three of Scotland’s PFI hospitals until January – one of these is Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. The extension was confirmed by Health Secretary Jeane Freeman in a...
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First Home Fund pilot success
First-time buyers have less than a week to apply for the pilot First Home Fund, which has helped thousands to enter the property market. The new scheme has been particularly popular since the housing...
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Let’s get Scotland’s litter in the bag with socially distant litter picks
From local streets to sandy beaches, Scots are being encouraged to get litter in the bag with litter picks in their area. Zero Waste Scotland is supporting Keep Scotland Beautiful and the Marine...
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Rebuilding a fairer Scotland after COVID-19
Expertise and experience wanted to help tackle poverty and inequality Ideas are being gathered to drive a fairer recovery in the wake of coronavirus (COVID-19). Organisations and community groups are...
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First Minister: COVID is on the rise again
Statement given by the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at a media briefing in St Andrew’s House, yesterday – Tuesday 29 September: the day coronavirus deaths topped one million worldwide. Hello, and...
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A Just Capital? Edinburgh Poverty Commission launches final report
Today, the Edinburgh Poverty Commission launches it’s final report, A Just Capital: Actions to End Poverty in Edinburgh. In this blog, EPC Chair Dr Jim McCormick (below) sets out the Commission’s...
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£1.1 billion MORE for health and social care sector
Additional funding to help pandemic response and winter preparation Scotland’s health and social care sector will receive £1.1 billion in additional funding to support its work through coronavirus...
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Have your say on short term lets
Short-term Lets Workshop tomorrow The Scottish Government are holding a workshop with urban residents tomorrow (Thursday 1 October) from 4.30pm – 6.00pm, on the subject of short-term lets. This is in...
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One step closer to tackling poverty
New legislation to improve the benefits system to help those who need it most has been unanimously passed by the Scottish Parliament. The Social Security Administration and Tribunal Membership...
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Support for those self-isolating
New grant for people self-isolating Supporting people to do the right thing People on low incomes will be eligible to receive a new £500 grant if asked to self-isolate. The new Self-Isolation Support...
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You’ve got to go, says First Minister
‘reckless, dangerous and completely indefensible’ Statement given by the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at a media briefing in St Andrew’s House yesterday (Friday 2 October): Good afternoon everybody,...
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Mental health support for COVID-19 patients
National network to ensure long-term recovery People who have been hospitalised with coronavirus (COVID-19) will have access to a new national peer support network to help their recovery and...
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Construction: A plan for recovery
The Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) has published a plan for the sector’s recovery from the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19). The plan, which has been created following extensive consultation,...
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Autism: Supporting and celebrating different minds
£250,000 funding to support new service for people with autism. A new national support service will help children and adults diagnosed with autism to understand and embrace their identity. The service...
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Haymarket haven for capital’s homeless people
A new Welcome Centre has opened its doors for the winter season, providing warm food and sleeping facilities, immediate housing advice and wellbeing support to anyone facing rough sleeping. Edinburgh...
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LAST ORDERS!
CAPITAL’S PUBS TO CLOSE ON FRIDAY AT 6pm FOR TWO WEEKS Statement given by the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh this afternoon (7 October 2020): Presiding Officer, I...
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Charities concerned over increased risk if ‘DIY’ home abortions are made...
On Thursday 30th September, the Scottish Government launched a public consultation on whether the temporary measures allowing ‘DIY’ home abortions should be made permanent. Many medics and charities...
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Supporting Scotland’s mental health recovery
A new plan will help ensure mental health and wellbeing remains at the heart of the Scottish Government’s response to coronavirus (COVID-19). Children and young people, those facing redundancy, and...
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Cosla welcomes additional support worth £750 million
A package of financial flexibilities and extra funding for councils which could be worth up to £750 million has been agreed by the Scottish Government in partnership with COSLA. To address the...
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