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
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) have been given additional in-year budget of £3.6million to fund the recruitment up to 140 permanent staff. Continue reading Scotland’s prosecution service to recruit 140 additional staff
Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Local Government Aileen Campbell joined a celebratory event held at Standard Life House in Edinburgh last night, to mark a £500,000 investment and business support into 13 Scottish social ventures by Big Issue Invest. Continue reading Aileen Campbell joins celebration to mark £500,000 investment award to Scottish social ventures
Scotland’s firefighters will soon be armed with the very latest firefighting equipment – capable of blasting through concrete and steel. The kit was demonstrated at SFRS’ National Training Centre in Cambuslang yesterday. Continue reading SFRS demonstrates the latest firefighting technology
People across Scotland continue to rate their experience of hospital care as highly positive, according to latest figures. Continue reading Patient satification at record high, says Scottish Government
