Tag: Scottish Government

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

Minister of Public Health visits Royal Infirmary Islet Cell Transplant Team

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

FM outlines “a clear vision of the kind of country we want to be”

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”

Delivering for Today, Investing for Tomorrow: FM to set out programme for government

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