The Scottish SPCA has launched their annual wildlife week following a record number of wild animals taken into their care. Scotland’s animal welfare charity cared for 9,359 wild animals in 2016 – a massive 29% increase in just two years. Continue reading Scottish SPCA celebrates Wildlife Week
The unique strengths of Scotland’s NHS, in particular the way it improves quality and safety, could be undermined by serious financial pressure over the next few years.
A report by independent health think-tank The Nuffield Trust says that the UK could learn much from the strengths of Scotland’s NHS – but it goes on to warn that financial pressures could undo the good work that is going on north of the border. Scotland’s Health Minister Shona Robison has welcomed the report and says ‘significant’ reforms are helping improve service delivery. Continue reading UK can learn from Scotland’s NHS – but dangers lie ahead
A report into how the Scottish Government can support the transition from adolescence into adulthood has been welcomed by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. ‘The Life Chances of Young People in Scotland’ is the second report from the Independent Advisor on Poverty and Inequality, Naomi Eisenstadt, who says any support young people receive from the government is vital in their development. Continue reading Life Chances report launched at Botanics
It will affect more than 1.4 million and will lead to expenditure of £2.9 billion a year, but what will the impact of the transfer of social security powers from Westminster to Holyrood mean for claimants? This is just one of the issues the Scottish Parliament’s Social Security Committee will explore as it scrutinises the Social Security (Scotland) Bill. Continue reading Social Security plans for Scotland: how will YOU be affected?
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Pub-goers still have time to contribute to a consultation which could help to protect the pub industry for years to come – but the closing date for comments is 31st July. Continue reading Last orders for pubs consultation
Can we do more to stop the damaging impact of air pollution in Scotland? And how can we put an end to urban areas with traffic-choked streets, which repeatedly breach EU air quality laws? These are just some of the questions the Scottish Parliament’s Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee will explore as it invites views into Scotland’s air quality as part of a new inquiry. Continue reading Are we doing enough to improve air quality?
Scottish historic sites are feeling the ‘Outlander effect’ as they celebrate a significant surge in visitor numbers. The start of the summer season 2017 has seen sites in the care of Historic Environment Scotland which have a starring role in the hit TV series record dramatic increases from the same period last year. Continue reading Scottish locations feeling the ‘Outlander effect’
We have more dates in place for our Childcare Academy Information Sessions:
Wednesday 12th July @1pm
Thursday 20th July @ 10am
Wednesday 9th August @ 1.30pm Continue reading Childcare Academy Information Sessions coming up
A new law will make it easier to prosecute people who share intimate images without consent. Those convicted of the new offence of ‘disclosing, or threatening to disclose, an intimate photograph or film’ could face up to five years imprisonment under the Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm (Scotland) Act 2016. Continue reading ‘Revenge Porn’ law comes into force in Scotland
