A shift towards rapid rehousing will see homeless people housed in long-term and settled accommodation solutions that meets their needs as quickly as possible. Continue reading Ending Homelessness Together: Eileen Campbell launches Action Plan
Tag: Scottish Government
Brexit deal ‘damaging’ to Scotland
The UK Government’s draft agreement could cost £1,600 per person
One Year On: Progress in tackling violence against women and girls
Strategy highlights priority areas
As the United Nations campaign of 16 days of activism around violence against women begins, the Scottish Government has highlighted the actions it has taken to tackle the issue. Continue reading One Year On: Progress in tackling violence against women and girls
Universities and Colleges unite to fight Brexit
Call for return of the Post Study Work Visa for overseas students
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£1 Billion for Scotland’s schools
The Scottish Government will invest a further £1 billion in rebuilding and refurbishing schools, Deputy First Minister John Swinney has announced. Continue reading £1 Billion for Scotland’s schools
Best Start: New support on the way for low income families
The first Best Start Grant Pregnancy and Baby Payments will be made before Christmas. Continue reading Best Start: New support on the way for low income families
People, Not Profit: Communities minister launches credit union campaign
The ‘People, Not Profit’ credit unions campaign was launched by Aileen Campbell, Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Local Government today, as results of a new survey reveal that one in five (20%) people in Scotland have not heard of a credit union. Continue reading People, Not Profit: Communities minister launches credit union campaign
Support for next generation of nursing staff
Student nursing and midwifery places will increase for the seventh consecutive year, reaching record levels, with the intake rising by 7.6% to more than 4,000. Continue reading Support for next generation of nursing staff
Educate to Liberate: Local MSP backs plans for inclusive education
Ben Macpherson, SNP MSP for Edinburgh Northern and Leith has given his backing to proposals that will deliver a more inclusive education system by improving the experiences of LGBTI pupils.
Continue reading Educate to Liberate: Local MSP backs plans for inclusive education
Read, Write, Count: Teachers and parents welcome gift bags for P2 and P3 pupils.
John Swinney visits Craigroyston Primary School
Continue reading Read, Write, Count: Teachers and parents welcome gift bags for P2 and P3 pupils.