First Minister Nicola Sturgeon yesterday appointed a ‘new, refreshed Scottish Government Cabinet’. The new appointments are designed to meet current challenges, introduce new talent and ensure the government is capitalising on all opportunities in taking forward its bold and ambitious programme for Scotland. Continue reading First Minister freshens up her government
An independent investigation into NHS Lothian has found a culture of “bullying and harassment”. The review, produced by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, for the Scottish Government, investigated the circumstances surrounding NHS Lothian’s reporting of A&E waiting times – and concludes that said the situation requires “urgent action”. Continue reading NHS Lothian: urgent action needed to address ‘bullying and harassment’
One thousand new homes will be delivered across Scotland through the latest affordable housing investment fund. Continue reading £47.5 million Places for People loan to boost mid-market rent housing stock
Further actions to stop young people taking up smoking and raise a tobacco-free generation have been outlined. The Scottish Government’s updated Tobacco Control Action Plan sets out 44 specific actions to address health inequalities and cut smoking rates in the communities where people find it most difficult to quit. Continue reading Raising a tobacco-free generation: Action Plan published
The winners of the First Minister’s Reading Challenge 2018 were announced at an event in Edinburgh’s Hub yesterday. Among the 17 winners to receive prizes from First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was Liberton Primary School pupil, Ian Hammer, who received the award for the Pupil Reading the Most Books (upper primary). Continue reading Edinburgh pupil wins First Minister’s Reading Challenge Award
The gap between pupils from the most and least deprived areas who go on to university, college or a job after school has closed by over a fifth in one year, latest figures show. Continue reading Education: poverty gap is closing
Scotland has achieved full UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative accreditation in all of its maternity and community health visiting services, following NHS Lothian receiving the honour. The accreditation demonstrates that health boards across the country are providing new mums and babies with the best possible support and care. Continue reading Baby friendly Scotland!
Police Scotland has relaunched an awareness-raising initiative aimed at preventing young people from falling into a life of crime. Continue reading The Slide relaunched at Broughton
More schools have submitted entries for the second year of the First Minister’s Reading Challenge Awards. A total of 729 submissions for the awards were received from primary schools compared to 540 last year – a 35% increase. The awards recognise outstanding participation in the reading challenge from both schools and pupils. Continue reading First Minister “thrilled” at rise in Reading Challenge entries
Victims and witnesses to hate crime are being encouraged to continue to speak out, as new statistics suggest more people are reporting incidents. Community Safety Minister Annabel Ewing has urged those affected by incidents of hate crime to report them to the police, ensuring perpetrators can be properly dealt with. Continue reading Victims urged to speak out on hate crimes
