Dundee lab agreement as Glasgow licence approved. The University of Dundee has agreed to host Scotland’s first national testing and research laboratory for drug-checking, boosting efforts to cut drug-related harm
Supporting innovation to tackle inequalities. Scotland’s contribution to tackling global health challenges continues to lead to sustainable, meaningful and lasting impact, First Minister John Swinney said. In Lusaka, the First
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,
£500,000 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
