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Normalising Care home visiting
6th August 2021 by Kevin Stewart MSP
The pandemic has been difficult for all of us but for residents of care homes, their family members and friends, and for the staff who look after them, it has been particularly challenging. I want to thank care sector staff for the immense contribution they have made. I also understand the distress that has been...
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Devolution of employment powers to tackle poverty
6th June 2021 by admin
Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison has called on party leaders at Holyrood to back a bid for full devolution of employment powers to the Scottish Parliament to support post-pandemic recovery. Writing in a letter to opposition leaders, Ms Robison also urged cross-party support for the Scottish Parliament and Scottish Government to support a national mission...
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Improving fire safety in the home
24th March 2021 by Kevin Stewart MSP
The Scottish Government is working to improve fire safety for all, and one death from a house fire is one too many. Scotland already has rigorous standards for fire alarms that have developed over time. Currently the highest safety standards are applied to new-build and private rented housing. We want that safety and protection to...
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Supporting young adults with incapacity
24th February 2021 by admin
Mental Health Minister Clare Haughey said: “We are removing application fees to make it easier for young adults lacking capacity to get access to their Child Trust Fund. “A Child Trust Fund is a long-term, tax-free savings account for children. The money belongs to the young person and they can only take it out when they...
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More than 25,000 devices delivered by Connecting Scotland
20th February 2021 by Aileen Campbell
There is no doubt one of the biggest challenges of living through this pandemic has been losing our ability to meet up with friends and family. We’ve had to find other ways to connect with each other, rather than in person – and being able to do so online has been vital. So with COVID-19...
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The First Minister and Minister for Drugs Policy Angela Constance have attended a meeting of the Drug Deaths Taskforce to discuss the group’s priorities to improve outcomes for people whose lives are affected by drugs.
12th January 2021 by Angela Constance MSP
Minister for Drugs Policy Angela Constance said: “Meeting the taskforce for the first time was a key opportunity for me to recognise the hard work that has already been done, and to hear ideas of how we can build on the plans we have. “We are determined to lead a national mission to deliver a step...
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New Drugs Minister calls for ‘national mission’ to tackle problem
22nd December 2020 by fairer-scotland
Scotland’s new Minister for Drugs Policy Angela Constance has said that people with lived experience must be at the heart of a new “national mission” in tackling drug deaths. Speaking after the Scottish Parliament approved her appointment to the new role, in which she will report directly to the First Minister, Ms Constance said: “The...
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Protecting women experiencing domestic abuse
22nd December 2020 by Aileen Campbell
The Scottish Government is clear that domestic abuse is completely unacceptable and that all women should be able to access support which meets their particular needs. Unfortunately women experiencing abuse often have to uproot their entire life and family to be placed in temporary accommodation that doesn’t meet their needs, adding the deep anxiety caused...
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Health Secretary Jeane Freeman – Christmas Message to Scotland’s health and social care sector
22nd December 2020 by Jeane Freeman
After an extremely challenging year, Health Secretary Jeane Freeman has praised the resilience and compassion shown by those working in Scotland’s health and social care sector. In her Christmas message, Ms Freeman said: “This year has been a year like no other. In responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone who works in health and social...
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A planning system that supports sustainable development
18th December 2020 by Kevin Stewart MSP
Today I have published changes to the Scottish Planning Policy. The changes tackle complex and difficult issues in our planning system that have been the subject of a number of legal disputes. The changes confirm our continuing support for the delivery of good quality, sustainable development, in the right locations that strike the best possible...
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