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Mental health support over the festive season
Mental wellbeing support is available over the festive period for anyone who may be struggling during this time. Those experiencing low mood, stress, anxiety or depression are being urged to seek help...
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Omicron restrictions take effect across Scotland
Temporary measures to limit the spread of the Omicron variant whilst the accelerated booster vaccination programme takes effect have come into force. From 05:00 yesterday (26 December), attendance at...
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Plea to get booster in last week of the year as COVID cases soar
Figures for festive period are the highest daily totals recorded in Scotland since the start of the pandemic With just four days left to get ‘boosted by the bells’ all remaining over-18s are being...
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Record high number of Covid cases in Scotland … but no change to protections,...
Statement given by the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to the Scottish Parliament Edinburgh on 29 December 2021 Thank you very much Presiding Officer. I will give our latest assessment today on the...
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Scottish Government support with winter pressures
Help for low income households this festive period Projects that support low income households will benefit from a funding boost through the Scottish Government’s Winter Support Fund. Sixteen...
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Priority given to essential workers and those most at risk Essential workers, those at highest risk and anyone eligible for new COVID treatments will be prioritised for a PCR test site slot. This...
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COVID vaccine for 12-15 year olds
Bringing forward second dose for young people Families are being urged to get young people aged 12-15 their second dose of the COVID vaccine as early as possible in the New Year. Drop-in sessions will...
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Returning to school safely: pupils urged to take LFD tests
Secondary pupils are being advised to take at-home COVID-19 tests before they return to school to limit the spread of Omicron. Those without symptoms should do a lateral flow device (LFD) test the...
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Business support plans announced
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon last week announced how £107 million is being allocated to support businesses impacted by the spread of the Omicron variant. The funding, which follows an initial £100...
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£65 million to help ease impact of pandemic for culture and events
Details of a financial package worth £65 million for culture and major events have been confirmed by the Culture Secretary Angus Robertson. The split of the funding is as follows: for cultural...
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Extra £16 million committed to tackle homelessness in Scotland
Scotland’s Councils are being given an extra £16 million to help tackle homelessness by moving people swiftly from temporary accommodation into settled homes. The funding, to be awarded over the next...
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Big ambitions for Wee Forests … and West Pilton leads the way
Communities and schools are set to benefit from a new network of “Wee Forests” in towns and cities across Scotland, backed by £500,000 Scottish Government funding. Led by NatureScot, the programme...
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Self-isolation and testing changes: Scotland follows rest of UK and cuts...
Changes are being made to self-isolation rules in line with public health advice and testing requirements to help maximise testing capacity and ensure a speedier start to the process of contact...
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Scotland eases restrictions on international travellers
From today (Friday) people travelling to Scotland from abroad who are fully vaccinated or under the age of 18 will no longer need to take pre-departure Covid tests, and will also no longer be required...
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Humzah Yousaf: “We believe Omicron has not yet peaked”
‘Vaccination is vital’: Scots urged to get boosted as soon as possible Anyone who has not yet received their booster or third dose is being urged to come forward now, to give the best possible...
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Lorna Slater urges Lothian young people to apply for free bus card
Young people in Lothian are being urged by their local Scottish Greens MSP to apply for a new card which will allow anyone aged 21 or under to travel on the bus for free. The scheme is being...
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First Minister’s Omicron update: Reasons to be Cheerful?
Large outdoor events resume from 17 JanuaryMeasures covering indoor events and hospitality to be reviewed in one week Large outdoor events can resume without physical distancing or capacity limits...
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Joint pledge to ensure essential support for social care prioritised
Support for social care is to be intensified as a national priority alongside the NHS and emergency services, as staffing pressures and increased demand reflect the extent and nature of the spread and...
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Support for NHS during ‘most difficult winter’
New remote monitoring tools to support people with Covid to stay safely at home, and free up hospital beds are among a range of steps being put in place to support the health and care workforce and...
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New mobile app to help access free period products
PickupMyPeriod connects to hundreds of venues across Scotland A mobile app has been launched to allow users to identify locations across Scotland where period products can be accessed for free. The...
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