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Bairns Hooses Project Plan
March 07th, 2022
A project plan for the establishment of access to a network of ‘Bairns’ Hooses’ by 2025 has been published. This is a child-centred approach to delivering justice, care and recovery for children who have experienced trauma.
Lower demand for Advice Services during Pandemic
March 07th, 2022
Advice services have seen a decrease in demand for money and welfare rights advice over 2020-21, however this trend is not expected to continue, according to a report published by the Improvement Service.
Scottish Carer’s Assistance Consultation
March 07th, 2022
The Scottish Carer’s Assistance consultation is open for responses until 23 May 2022. This proposes a new benefit to replace Carer’s Allowance and be delivered by Social Security Scotland
Scotland’s National Strategy for Economic Transformation
March 07th, 2022
A new National Strategy for Economic Transformation has been published. Investment will be prioritised in entrepreneurialism, skills and retraining and the development of new markets and opportunities, particularly in the Just Transition to net zero.
Dental services for all
March 07th, 2022
Revised payment arrangements for NHS dentists will be linked more closely to the number of patients they see under changes being introduced in April. This aims to increase the number of patients seen.
Gender Recognition Reform Bill
March 07th, 2022
The Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill will introduce new criteria for applicants who wish to obtain a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC) so that a trans person is legally recognised in their acquired gender and can obtain a new birth certificate. It requires applicants to make a legally binding declaration that they intend to live permanently […]
Public backing for Anne’s Law
March 07th, 2022
Analysis of the consultation responses on plans to introduce Anne’s Law (care home residents to have a legal right to be visited by loved ones) has found overwhelming support for the proposal
Long- term Monitoring of Health Inequalities
March 07th, 2022
The Long- term Monitoring of Health Inequalities report includes a range of indicators selected in order to monitor health inequalities over time. These indicators include: healthy life expectancy, premature mortality, all-cause mortality, baby birthweight and a range of morbidity and mortality indicators relating to alcohol, cancer, coronary heart disease and drug use. With the exception […]
Ayrshire Growth Deal Annual Report 2020-21
March 02nd, 2022
The Ayrshire Growth Deal is a significant investment across three local authority areas. As well as projects based in North Ayrshire there are approaches such as Community Wealth Building which work across all communities. You can find out more about progress and key next steps in their annual report:   Ayrshire Growth Deal Annual Report […]
Scotland’s Census
February 28th, 2022
The census provides valuable information for North Ayrshire Community Planning partners to inform how we deliver and develop services. We have been working with the Scotland’s Census team to encourage local participation. Filling in the census helps find out what your community really needs. Whether that’s employment, healthcare, or other essential services. Census Day is […]
National guidance for child protection in Scotland 2021
February 25th, 2022
Updated guidance has been published on the responsibilities and expectations for all involved in protecting children.    
Report from the Working Group on Complex Care and Delayed Discharge
February 25th, 2022
A new report has been published with measures to reduce delayed discharge and provide care closer to home for people with learning disabilities and complex needs.
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