A campaign to encourage Scots to practise a positive outlook to life throughout 2018 is being led by Breathing Space, Scotland’s mental health helpline. Continue reading Scots urged to practise positivity in year of 365 Brighter Days
Day: January 24, 2018
Freeman to argue case for UC flexibility
The rationale for introducing Scottish Universal Credit (UC) choices will be outlined by Social Security Minister Jeane Freeman when she gives evidence to the House of Commons Work and Pensions Committee inquiry into the roll-out of UC this morning. Continue reading Freeman to argue case for UC flexibility
Scots at risk of being unprepared for death
- Half (50%) of adults in Scotland with important financial information online haven’t told their next of kin about their online financial accounts
- Whereas one in eight (13%) in the region have thought about their Facebook account when they die
- Almost two thirds (63%) of Scottish people don’t have a will
- Nearly half (47%) of Scotland’s parents with children aged 18 and under don’t have plans for their children in the event of their death
Continue reading Scots at risk of being unprepared for death
Edinburgh-based charity seeks new recruits
An Edinburgh-based charity supporting people in the community living with a range of impairments and health conditions is hosting an open recruitment day in order to meet an increase in demand for its services. Continue reading Edinburgh-based charity seeks new recruits
A third of tax returns are outstanding a week before deadline
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) today announced that just over 3 million customers are yet to complete their 2016 to 2017 returns with only one week to go before the 31 January deadline. Continue reading A third of tax returns are outstanding a week before deadline
Homeless children figures are national disgrace, says Wightman
Andy Wightman, Housing spokesperson for the Scottish Greens and MSP for Lothian, said figures released yesterday showing that the number of children living in temporary accommodation has risen by 10 per cent over a year prove that the situation is a “national disgrace”. Continue reading Homeless children figures are national disgrace, says Wightman