Tag: Scottish Government

Briggs requests update on St John’s children’s ward

Miles Briggs MSP has requested a Parliamentary Statement from Health Secretary, Jeane Freeman MSP, to get an update on the future of St. John’s children’s ward return of out of hours services. Continue reading Briggs requests update on St John’s children’s ward

New campaign to detect cancer early

Campaign to reduce fear of cancer underway.

A campaign is aiming to change the way cancer is viewed in Scotland, ensuring people act early to improve their chances of survival – for example by posting a completed bowel screening test, attending a mammogram or having a prostate examination. Continue reading New campaign to detect cancer early

Physical activity programme expanded

Older people in care are to get the support they need to increase their activity levels and improve their quality of life. An investment of £730,000 will allow the Care About Physical Activity programme (CAPA) to be expanded across Scotland and builds on previous Scottish Government funding of almost £1 million. Continue reading Physical activity programme expanded

School uniforms: Every Council meets £100 clothing grant pledge

Every council in Scotland has delivered on an agreement that all eligible families will be able to receive a grant of at least £100 to cover the cost of school uniforms.       Continue reading School uniforms: Every Council meets £100 clothing grant pledge