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Funding support for Scotland’s social entrepreneurs
THIRTEEN social entrepreneurs from across Scotland have secured a share of £160,000 to start and grow their social enterprises. Start It and Build It awards are part of the Scottish Government’s...
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Increasing mental health support in GP practices
Funding to reach £40 million a year More mental health and wellbeing services will be provided within GP practices and community settings, backed by investment of up to £40 million a year. Under the...
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Funding for wellbeing support and services A £4million funding package will help provide support to unpaid carers, in recognition of the enormous role they play in looking after loved ones, and the...
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Staff joining social care to have fees waived
SSSC registration and PVG checks to be funded New staff joining the social care workforce are to have entry costs paid by the Scottish Government until the end of March. Protection of Vulnerable...
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NHS 24 expanded: new call centre opens in Dundee
New call centre to support non-emergency healthcare needs A new NHS 24 call centre has opened in Dundee – allowing the service to help more people and further alleviate pressures on the rest of NHS...
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Scottish government: Financial support for professional sports
Professional sports affected by the recent COVID-19 crowd limits have been allocated £2.55 million in financial support from the Scottish Government. The funding comes from the £5 million announced...
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Edinburgh loses out in library projects funding
Over 30 public and school libraries across Scotland have been awarded Scottish Government funding to deliver a range of innovative projects including initiatives to tackle climate change and promote...
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ScotWind auction: A truly historic opportunity … or selling off the family...
Crown Estate Scotland has announced the outcome of its application process for ScotWind Leasing, the first Scottish offshore wind leasing round in over a decade and the first ever since the management...
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All hands on deck: Students drafted in to aid Scotland’s pandemic response
Around 12,000 students will assist in the safe delivery of health and social care as services continue to respond to the pandemic. More than 3,000 nursing and midwifery students are heading out on...
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Concerns raised as number of legal plans for those with additional support...
The Scottish Children’s Services Coalition (SCSC), an alliance of leading providers of specialist care and education to vulnerable children and young people, has raised concerns over a sharp decline...
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Omicron measures to be lifted
Public asked to remain cautious while case numbers are still high Additional measures aimed at stemming the spread of the Omicron variant whilst the vaccination booster programme took effect will be...
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Vaccinations for children with specific medical conditions
Invitations being sent from this week Children aged five to 11 years old who have specific medical conditions which place them at greater risk from COVID-19 will be invited for their first vaccination...
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Scottish Parliament approves short-term lets legislation
Local authorities to set up licensing schemes All short-term let properties will require a licence to ensure they are safe and the people providing them are suitable, under legislation approved by the...
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Restrictions eased for care home residents
Isolation periods reduced and removed Most people admitted to adult care homes will no longer have to self-isolate for two weeks under new guidance issued to care home operators. People transferring...
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Scotland to outlaw glue traps
Legislation to end the harmful practice of setting ‘glue traps’ is to be brought forward by the Scottish Government in order to protect animal welfare. Glue traps are devices, most commonly but not...
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Scots to become Distance Aware
Voluntary scheme to encourage people to give space Free badges and lanyards will be available to people who wish to show others they would welcome additional space and extra care while out in public....
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MSPs launch inquiry into how Scots access healthcare services
An inquiry into the different ways patients access healthcare services in Scotland has been launched by the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee. Traditionally, when a person seeks healthcare their...
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Seatbelt safety campaign launched
Almost one in ten always drive without wearing a seatbelt, new research reveals A new hard-hitting campaign launched today by The Scottish Government and Road Safety Scotland asks drivers to wear a...
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Eye examinations to remain free in Scotland
The fees paid by the Scottish Government to optometrists for carrying out NHS-funded eye examinations will increase by 3% – helping to ensure everyone can continue to access high quality eye care....
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New report highlights poverty target challenges
The Fraser of Allander Institute has tday published a new report, jointly authored with @MMUPolicyEval & @PovertyAlliance, that explores some of the challenges and opportunities that the Scottish...
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