Ben Macpherson, MSP for Edinburgh Northern and Leith, has challenged politicians from all parties at Holyrood to get behind the Scottish Government in delivering “the best for Scotland”. Continue reading Ben Macpherson: ‘Get behind us’
Tag: Scottish Government
Call for action as half of Scotland’s Health Boards miss child mental health targets
A coalition of independent and third sector children and young people’s service providers has called for urgent action from the Scottish Government to increase investment in and radically improve mental health services for children and young people. Continue reading Call for action as half of Scotland’s Health Boards miss child mental health targets
North Edinburgh projects to benefit from Fair Food Fund
Pilton Community Health Project, Granton Community Gardeners, Dr Bell’s Family Centre and Pilmeny Development Project are among twenty-one projects to benefit from a share of a £900,000 fund to tackle food poverty. Continue reading North Edinburgh projects to benefit from Fair Food Fund
Safe haven: Milestone as Scotland welcomes 1000th Syrian refugee
The Equalities Secretary and the President of COSLA have praised the efforts of communities and councils across Scotland after confirming that more than 1,000 Syrian refugees have settled here. The milestone was reached following the safe arrival of a further 120 refugees to Scotland in the last week. Continue reading Safe haven: Milestone as Scotland welcomes 1000th Syrian refugee
Muirhouse sixth most deprived community in Scotland
A new Scottish Government publication shows the “significant long-term challenge” of tackling deprivation, according to Communities Secretary Angela Constance. Continue reading Muirhouse sixth most deprived community in Scotland
Getting out and about: a Natural Health Service?
Older people could benefit from ‘green’ prescriptions
Green prescribing by doctors and other health professionals could be a valuable way of helping older people reap the benefits of outdoor recreation, according to new research. The idea is among a number of recommendations contained in a new report commissioned by the Scottish Government to examine the barriers older people face getting out and about.
Outdoor activity has been shown to be beneficial for physical and mental health and wellbeing, but older people are less likely to take part. Continue reading Getting out and about: a Natural Health Service?
A step on the road to ending child poverty in Scotland
The Scottish Government’s vision for ending child poverty in Scotland took a step forward yesterday with the launch of The Child Poverty Bill consultation. The Bill, to be introduced next year, will build on the Scottish Government’s existing work and will form part of the overall approach to tackling poverty and inequality. Continue reading A step on the road to ending child poverty in Scotland
Exam results: help and advice available
Free helpline for students expecting SQA results today
A free helpline offering advice, information and support for young people and their parents has opened, ahead of today’s SQA results. Skills Development Scotland (SDS) has a free helpline which will be open from 8am to 8pm today and tomorrow and then from 9am to 5pm until 17 August. Continue reading Exam results: help and advice available
No Sale: end of Right to Buy in Scotland
Public housing stock left poorer by almost half a million homes
Right to Buy, which allows tenants in social housing to buy their homes, ends tomorrow in Scotland. Continue reading No Sale: end of Right to Buy in Scotland
Social Security consultation underway
Your opportunity to shape the benefits system in Scotland
People across Scotland are being given the chance to help shape the country’s first ever social security system. The Scottish Government has launched a 13 week consultation looking for views on the benefits being devolved to Scotland, as well as how they are delivered. Continue reading Social Security consultation underway