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An end to ‘traumatic’ disability assessments
New approach will ensure dignity, fairness and respect There will be no DWP- style assessments to access disability assistance under the new Scottish social security system, says Social Security...
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Child Winter Heating Assistance payments to start
Extra money for more than 14,000 disabled children Families of disabled children will receive a new heating benefit by Christmas. The Child Winter Heating Assistance is a new £200 payment to help...
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Stop Driving like a Wee Baaam!
Gran returns with a clear message for young drivers on country roads The Scottish Government and Road Safety Scotland have launched a new #DriveSmart campaign targeting young male drivers (20-29)...
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Protection Levels: First Minister addresses the nation
Address to the nation following the confirmation of local authority protection levels – Thursday 29 October: Firstly, a heartfelt thank you to all of you for the sacrifices you’ve made, as we’ve...
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PM Boris Johnson announces four week lockdown
Prime Minister announces new national restrictions UK GOVERNMENT STATEMENT: Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced tougher national restrictions in England from Thursday. With the NHS weeks from...
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Supporting emergency services this winter
Additional funding for more ambulances and staff Additional funding of up to £11 million is being given to the Scottish Ambulance Service to help improve capacity and resilience this winter. Up to...
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New benefit system will offer short term assistance
Payment introduced to protect people when challenging benefit decisions People challenging disability benefit decisions will be able to claim a new Short Term Assistance payment under Scotland’s new...
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Have your say on Scotland’s clean air strategy
Cleaner Air for Scotland strategy published New plans to put improvements in air quality at the heart of Scotland’s green recovery have been set out. The Scottish Government is consulting on a number...
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Hardship grants open to licensed sports and social clubs
Economy Secretary confirms eligibility for more licensed businesses required by law to close or operate with specific restrictions Hardship and closure grants will be paid to bowling and other sports...
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Applications to open early for Scottish Child Payment
The new Scottish Child Payment – which is unique to Scotland – is to open early for applications from next Monday (9 November). Social Security Scotland will be taking applications ahead of its...
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First Minister: ‘A very fragile and volatile situation’
Statement given by the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at a media briefing in St Andrew’s House, on Wednesday 4th November: Thanks for joining us today again. Let me give you the daily updates on the...
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Extra funding for Adult Social Care this winter
A plan outlining steps to prepare and support Scotland’s social care sector through the winter has been published. The Adult Social Care Winter Preparedness Plan, backed by an additional £112 million...
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Emergency funding to secure the immediate future of Independent Cinemas in...
The Dominion, Filmhouse Edinburgh and Edinburgh-based touring cinema operators Regional Screen Scotland and the INDY Cinema Group are among 30 independent cinemas and two touring operators to receive...
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Culture Collective Fund launched
New £1.5million initiative launched Deadline for Expressions of Interest: 5pm, Wed 18 Nov 2020 A new £1.5million Scottish Government initiative launches today to establish a network of creative...
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Scotland set for new law on physical punishment
A new law giving children equal protection from assault comes into force in Scotland on Saturday. Children in Scotland will have the same protection from assault as adults when the Children (Equal...
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More mental health support for students
Extra £1.32 million to improve wellbeing Students across Scotland will have access to more support to help them deal with the mental health impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Additional...
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Biden claims victory in US Presidential Election
Last laugh for ‘Sleepy Joe’ ‘Stop The Steal’: Trump vows legal challenge Democratic nominee Joe Biden has defeated President Trump in the 2020 presidential election as he secured the 270 electoral...
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COVID VACCINE BREAKTHROUGH
‘Today is a great day for science and humanity’ The first effective vaccine against coronavirus vaccine can prevent more than 90% of people from getting Covid-19, a preliminary analysis shows. The...
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Better outcomes for stroke patients in Scotland
The first step towards a national thrombectomy service for stroke patients is underway with the launch of a pilot in the North of Scotland. Thrombectomy is a highly skilled procedure in which blood...
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Students: getting home for Christmas
The UK Government has published guidance for students to travel home at the end of the term while controlling Covid-19 transmission risk. The Scottish Government is expected to follow suit with a...
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