Scotland leading the way as the only part of the UK to offer universal free eye tests A record number of people in Scotland received free NHS eye examinations in 2024/25
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31-day treatment standard met. Health Secretary Neil Gray has welcomed new figures showing the 31-day cancer treatment standard has been met, but stressed there is more work to do on
Warm, safe and affordable homes for thousands of families. The number of social homes delivered in the past 18 years in Scotland has passed the 100,000 mark. Latest statistics on
Extra funding for the Oil and Gas Transition Training Fund. An additional 100 offshore oil and gas workers will be able to access tailored support to help them transition into
Support for world’s worst humanitarian crisis. Two charities are to receive additional funding to help people affected by famine, displacement and gender-based violence in the Sudanese civil war, which has
ÂŁ300,000 more to help third sector strengthen communities. The Scottish Government will provide an additional ÂŁ300,000 this year to support projects that build strong and resilient communities across the country.
Stage 1 Vote Backed by MSPs Legislation to simplify the funding system for learners at college, university and apprentices in Scotland has been given in-principle backing by MSPs. They voted
Report highlights impact of programme. A programme funded from the seized assets of criminals delivered ÂŁ6.2 million funding to support over 15,000 young people during 2024-25. The money has been
Proposed changes to regulation of deposits. Views are being sought on changes to the regulation of deposits from fish and shellfish farms to simplify the consenting process. Under the current
First Minister leads summit with front-line practitioners. First Minister John Swinney has described his priority of eradicating child poverty in Scotland as “a truly national mission” and our “moral imperative”
