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First Minister announces 2,000 jobs at Social Security Scotland
More than 2,000 jobs will be created with Social Security Scotland over the next 12 months, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced. Recruitment will start in October for staff to support the...
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Vaccinations programme makes ‘excellent progress’, says Audit Scotland report
The Covid-19 vaccination programme has made excellent progress in vaccinating a large majority of the adult population in Scotland, according to a new report published today (30 September) by Audit...
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Vaccine certification scheme comes into effect today
Proof of status now needed at higher risk venues The Coronavirus vaccine certification scheme comes into effect today in Scotland meaning people will have to show proof of their vaccination status to...
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Crimestoppers Scotland receives record number of calls
Over the past year (1st April 2020-31st March 2021) independent charity Crimestoppers Scotland and their youth programme Fearless received a record 16,500 calls and contacts from the Scottish public....
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Rural Youth Project Manifesto launched
The Rural Youth Project Manifesto, which highlights the issues facing young people and how they can be better supported, has been presented to Rural Affairs and Islands Cabinet Secretary, Mairi...
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JRF issues stark warning on child poverty targets in key state of the nation...
“It is time for the Scottish Government to stop walking and start running” The Scottish Government must take urgent action to avoid missing its own child poverty targets by a significant margin,...
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‘Transformational’ childcare savings for thousands of families
Families of more than 79,000 children are saving almost £5,000 per child annually, thanks to the Scottish Government’s expanded Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) offer. Since August, all three and...
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Record winter funding package as NHS and social care prepare to face...
“The current situation is not sustainable; it is dangerous for patients and becoming incredibly difficult for staff.” – Dr John Thomson, Vice President of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine...
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A Fairer Future?
Recovery strategy to help those hardest hit by Covid People who have suffered the most as a result of the pandemic will be at the heart of Scotland’s Covid recovery strategy, the Scottish Government...
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Landmark children’s rights legislation to go ahead despite Supreme Court ruling
Deputy First Minister John Swinney said the Scottish Government remained committed to incorporating the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into domestic law to the maximum...
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Get Ready Glasgow and beyond for COP26
Transport Minister launches campaign to help people plan ahead Further measures aimed at helping people get ready for COP26 in Glasgow and keep transport networks moving were announced today with...
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Unpaid carers to receive double additional payment
Tens of thousands of unpaid carers will receive a double payment of the Carer’s Allowance Supplement this winter under legislation passed unanimously by the Scottish Parliament last night. Recognising...
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Kevin Stewart MSP marks World Mental Health day at Cyrenians community gardens
Cyrenians welcomed Kevin Stewart, Minister for Mental Wellbeing and Social Care to the Royal Edinburgh Hospital Community Gardens this week to help mark World Mental Health Day on 10th October. The...
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Good Food Nation Bill introduced
Public bodies to prepare plans making good quality food accessible to all Health boards and local authorities will develop wide-ranging plans to help ensure good quality, locally sourced and produced...
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Caring for those who care for us
Wellbeing support for health and social care staff The Scottish Government is asking what types of wellbeing support health and social care staff need the most from the recent £300 million...
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Scottish Government launches cervical screening campaign
Women urged to attend smear test Those eligible for cervical screening are being urged to go for a smear test when invited as part of a nationwide campaign. With two people dying from cervical cancer...
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Improving response for people at risk of suicide
Suicidal Crisis Support Action Group will drive implementation of the Time, Space and Compassion approach A new group will be set up to make sure that everyone at risk of suicide can access the right...
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Community Land Week: £1.1 million to put assets into the hands of local...
Pubs, restaurants, woodlands and a church are to be brought into community ownership and use through new funding. More than £1 million of the Scottish Land Fund is being awarded to eight local...
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Invisible Cities launches new 360 Virtual Tour of Edinburgh
Discover the Scottish capital from anywhere in the world Alternative tour guide company Invisible Cities has developed a new virtual tour of Edinburgh using innovative 360° technology. The...
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Governments welcome fiscal reform progress
UK and Scottish governments agree first stage of the Fiscal Framework Review The UK Government and Scottish Government today agreed in principle the scope of the independent report that will inform...
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