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Winter Support Fund
October 29th, 2021
The Winter Support Fund will help those on low incomes, children and people at risk of homelessness against a backdrop of rising living and fuel costs. Key elements of the package include: £10 million to help people who are struggling to pay fuel bills £25 million flexible funding to help local authorities support wellbeing and respond to financial insecurity based on […]
Maximising incomes and increasing access to benefits
October 29th, 2021
Scotland’s new benefit take-up strategy outlines plans to make sure that nobody misses out on financial support due to a lack of awareness or barriers to applying. Actions from the strategy include: working with partners to improve targeting of information and advice, challenging myths and stigma around claiming benefits, and continuing to remove barriers to accessing social security in […]
National drive for women and girls in sport
October 29th, 2021
The Scottish Government is focusing on increasing the participation levels of women and girls in sport and activities. This includes a Scottish sport media summit aimed at exploring, through a collaborative approach, ways to increase visibility and coverage of women’s sport across all platforms. Additional investment will benefit the wider sporting system and be delivered in partnership with sportscotland.
New Year’s Day trading for large retailers
October 29th, 2021
A report has been issued on the public and stakeholder consultation results from the consultation on New Year’s Day trading.
Digital health and care strategy
October 29th, 2021
A  refreshed digital health and social care strategy has been published which sets out how the Government plans that we will work together to improve the care and wellbeing of people in Scotland by making best use of digital technologies in the design and delivery of services.
Recorded Crime in Scotland
October 29th, 2021
The police in Scotland recorded 18,809 crimes in September 2021. This was 4% lower than the 19,684 crimes recorded in the same month of 2020 (when pandemic restrictions were in place) and 8% lower than the 20,405 crimes recorded in the same month of 2019 (for which there was no pandemic or restrictions on movement).
Fireworks Safety
October 22nd, 2021
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service are undertaking campaign work on staying safe while using fireworks.
Family migration: understanding the drivers, impacts and support needs of migrant families
October 22nd, 2021
A report by the independent Expert Advisory Group on Migration and Population analyses the drivers, impacts and support needs around family migration in Scotland and the UK and recommends future action.
Fair Start Scotland: annual report – year 3
October 22nd, 2021
This report highlights the progress that the national employment support service Fair Start Scotland has made in its third year of delivery. It draws from evaluation evidence and provider and participant feedback to show the impact the service had on individuals and communities throughout 2020/2021.
Improving response for people at risk of suicide
October 22nd, 2021
A new group will be set up to make sure that people at risk of suicide can access the right support when then need it. The Suicidal Crisis Support Action Group will drive implementation of the Time, Space and Compassion approach. This is about ensuring those at the point of suicidal crisis are able to […]
Police Scotland adopts Unseen anti-slavery app
October 22nd, 2021
Police Scotland have adopted a new approach to tackling human trafficking and exploitation. Officers can now use the Unseen App hosted by the UK’s Modern Slavery and Exploitation Helpline. The app has been downloaded to officers’ mobile devices to support them when they suspect someone may be a victim of trafficking or exploitation. It helps […]
Supporting Fair Work Practices
October 22nd, 2021
To be considered for most Scottish Government contracts in the future, companies must agree to pay at least the real Living Wage of £9.50 an hour. This is part of efforts to promote fair work.
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