Most winter heating payments will be paid to people automatically. Social Security Scotland’s winter heating payments helped over half a million families warm their homes last year. Winter Heating Payment,
ÂŁ500,000 to Help Former Armed Forces Personnel A veterans support fund is open for applications to help improve the lives of former service personnel and their families. The Scottish Veterans
Walk-in GP clinics to open A network of walk-in GP clinics will open as part of work to improve access to primary care. The clinics, which would be staffed by
Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers Bill Published A new Bill to regulate some of the most commonly performed non-surgical procedures has been published by the Scottish Parliament. If
First Minister visits Malawi and Zambia on landmark anniversary. First Minister John Swinney will visit Zambia and Malawi to see the impact of the Scottish Government’s international development and climate
Scotland’s carers getting more financial support through Social Security Scotland. Around 118,000 unpaid carers who were receiving Carer’s Allowance have had their benefit awards safely and securely transferred to Social
First Minister commends acts of bravery. Nine emergency service workers and five members of the public have been presented with Brave@Heart awards by First Minister John Swinney. Among those commended
Passing of Bill Brings New Review Process Legislation to help reduce the number of domestic abuse-related homicides and suicides in Scotland has been passed unanimously by Parliament. The Criminal Justice
Scots Choices Serving Scotland’s Interests Independence would give the people of Scotland new opportunities to improve their standards of living, according to a new paper published by First Minister John
Record Investment in Housing Support A record ÂŁ99 million will be invested in Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs) this financial year to help thousands of households struggling to afford housing costs
