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
Natural Environment Minister Mairi Gougeon has announced more support to tackle marine litter build ups on Scotland’s coastlines.
WORLD SEPSIS DAY – 13th SEPTEMBER
The chair of a taskforce reviewing mental healthcare for young people has called for a stronger focus on prevention and more community-based care. Continue reading Improving young people’s mental health
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
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
An additional £1.5 million funding for Rape Crisis Centres will help improve the support available for victims of sexual violence. Continue reading Funding boost for Rape Crisis Centres
ORGAN DONATION WEEK: 3rd – 9th SEPTEMBER
Public Health Minister Joe FitzPatrick MSP met Kathryn Hand, who underwent islet cell transplantation in December 2016, to mark the start of Organ Donation Week. Continue reading Minister of Public Health visits Royal Infirmary Islet Cell Transplant Team
A major reform of mental health services, investment in infrastructure and legislation to underpin a Scottish National Investment Bank are at the forefront of the Scottish Government’s priorities for the year ahead. Continue reading FM outlines “a clear vision of the kind of country we want to be”
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said that the continued uncertainty caused by Brexit must not derail the Scottish Government’s relentless focus on improving public services, and making Scotland a fairer and more prosperous nation. Continue reading Delivering for Today, Investing for Tomorrow: FM to set out programme for government
