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Campaign reminds drivers there’s no excuse for speeding – even a little bit
Travelling too fast for the conditions or excessive speed reported in 21% of fatal collisions The Scottish Government and Road Safety Scotland* is running a campaign to tackle the serious issue of...
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Dental services for all?
Revised arrangements will reward dentists for seeing more NHS patients – but dentists remain concerned Revised payment arrangements for NHS dentists will be linked more closely to the number of...
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NHS Lothian’s record staffing levels
NHS Lothian has recorded record numbers of staff levels this year with 23,116 employed by the health board – a 15.1% increase over the past five years. Scotland wide, more than 155,000 staff have been...
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Scottish Government publishes Gender Recognition Reform Bill
Simplifying how trans people apply for a Gender Recognition Certificate New legislation to improve the system through which transgender people can gain legal recognition has been published. The Gender...
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Joined up approach for new green jobs
A new partnership approach will be embedded across the education and skills system to ensure employers and government are working together to deliver training opportunities for the new green jobs of...
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Spring Covid booster rollout begins in Scotland today
At-risk groups to be offered further dose Spring booster jabs will be offered to those aged 75 and over and people at highest risk of severe COVID-19 disease from today (Monday). To protect these...
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Excluded: Economic role of voluntary sector not recognised by government
Scotland’s national membership organisation for the voluntary sector SCVO has warned the Scottish Government’s flagship economic plan has ignored the importance of the sector. Earlier this week...
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Search on for top green businesses as entries open for VIBES Scottish...
Entries are now open for VIBES – Scottish Environment Business Awards, and companies across Scotland of all sizes with a green ethos that have demonstrated significant business benefits from good...
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Apprenticeships key to supporting NHS, says First Minister
Apprentices are delivering a well-qualified workforce and addressing skills gaps in the NHS, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said. Launching Scottish Apprenticeship Week yesterday, the First Minister...
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Misogyny: First Minister welcomes Kennedy recommendations
The recommendations of the independent report on Misogyny and Criminal Justice in Scotland have been welcomed in principle by the First Minister. In a parliamentary statement to mark International...
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Covid symptoms? See your GP!
Return to pre-pandemic procedures Patients with COVID-19 symptoms are being asked to contact their GP instead of NHS 24 from the end of March. The move comes after a fall in the number of people using...
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SQA no more: Three new national education bodies announced
Reforms to support learners and teachers Three national organisations are to be announced – created to drive improvement in education. A new public body will be responsible for developing and awarding...
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Lorna Slater to visit Fresh Start
Circular Economy Bill consultation on the way The destruction of unsold, durable goods could be banned as part of plans to reduce waste, Circular Economy Minister Lorna Slater has announced. Proposals...
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Call for immediate action to resettle Ukraine refugees
First Minister urges Prime Minister to act with humanity and compassion A lack of clarity from the UK Government around settlement programmes and complex visa processes is delaying Scotland from...
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Audiology scandal: Review Group Chairperson Appointed
Professor Jacqueline Taylor has been appointed as the chair of a National Audiology Review Group. The former NHS Clinical Director and Associate Medical Director will oversee the review of hearing...
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Strategy sets out plan for Scotland’s health and social care workforce
A new framework to shape Scotland’s health and social care workforce over the next decade places training, wellbeing, job satisfaction and the principles of Fair Work at its heart. The National...
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Supporting Ukrainian refugees: Sturgeon outlines Scotland’s ‘super-sponsor’...
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has outlined the Scottish Government’s commitment to maximise its contribution to the UK Government’s community sponsorship scheme, whilst emphasising it must provide...
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Tackling the cost of living crisis
Support is being expanded to improve the energy efficiency of homes and tackle energy costs. In response to the cost of living crisis, three key Scottish Government energy efficiency and heat...
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All COVID-19 travel restrictions removed in the UK
‘Reluctant’: Scottish concerns over lack of border control measures The UK government is to remove the remaining COVID-19 international travel restrictions for all passengers from 4am on Friday 18...
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Scotland’s Covid regulations: face coverings to remain for now
Legal requirements to wear face coverings on public transport and most indoor public settings will continue until at least early April given the current spike in Covid case numbers, First Minister...
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