Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf: “Education is absolutely pivotal in our fight against this toxic bigotry.”
A charity which helps school pupils challenge bigotry is one of the organisations which will share £530,000 of Scottish Government funding to tackle sectarianism in 2019-20. Continue reading Challenging sectarianism: funding for grassroots projects
The new Baby Box design, created by a team of children and young people, has been unveiled. The new design features iconic landmarks such as Ben Nevis, Glenfinnan Viaduct and Edinburgh Castle and Trinity Academy pupil Sonny Robertson was one of the artists. Continue reading New look baby box ready for Mother’s Day
More than 90% of women rated their care during labour and birth as ‘excellent’ or ‘good’, according to the latest Scottish Maternity Care Survey. The 2018 survey, which includes the experiences of 2,000 women, shows that 90% rated their antenatal care positively, while 91% had positive experiences during labour and birth. Continue reading Positive feedback for maternity services
New tools to assist learners 
Councils and teachers are being given extra help to improve outcomes for young people with additional support needs.
The Scottish Government’s new guidance on mainstreaming provides clear, updated information to help decide the best learning environment for a young person. For the first time, it includes a Scottish definition of inclusion and practical guidance to deliver inclusion in schools. Continue reading Better outcomes for children who need additional support
People in the NHS Lothian area are being encouraged to think about how their weekly drinking adds up, as part of a national campaign to raise awareness of the recommended alcohol limits. Continue reading NHS Lothian backs awareness campaign to reduce alcohol harm
Waiting times for patients with suspected cancer will be targeted in an action plan which will introduce new technologies, additional clinics and additional training for staff. Continue reading Government plan for quicker cancer diagnosis
Funding for communities affected by Cyclone Idai Continue reading DEC Cyclone Idai Appeal
The Scottish government risks missing its child poverty targets by some distance as poverty levels are set to rise rather than fall over the next five years, according to new analysis published by the Resolution Foundation. Continue reading Child poverty levels ‘on course to rise substantially’
Shortages of skilled workers in Scotland across key sectors of the economy such as health and social care will be made worse after Brexit, Migration Minister Ben Macpherson warned today. Continue reading Ben Macpherson: recruitment of key workers under threat
Planning Minister Kevin Stewart has said the significant increase in planning costs associated with the amendments made at the latest Parliamentary stage of the Planning (Scotland) Bill threaten the very aims of the legislation. Continue reading Planning reforms in jeopardy
