More Set to Benefit from Carer Support Payment More unpaid carers in Scotland could benefit from financial support as a key change in eligibility rules comes into effect from 6
8,356,630 prescriptions dispensed by NHS Tayside last year – Saving households an average of over £400 On the 14th anniversary of prescription charges being scrapped by the SNP Scottish Government,
New plan to focus on delivery. Health Secretary Neil Gray has set out how the Scottish Government plans to improve access to treatment, reduce waiting times and shift the balance
£100,000 funding for Regional Food Fund. Encouraging small businesses to thrive and foster collaboration amongst producers and food groups to promote local produce. The Scottish Government is providing £100,000 funding
136,705 homes built across Scotland since 2007 Graeme welcomes news that 1,834 affordable and social homes have been completed since 2007 in Angus. The latest housing data show that almost
Work underway to move the benefits of over 66,000 people by end of year Disability Living Allowance for adults is being replaced by a new Scottish benefit. Work has begun
Spring Statement to See Poorest £500 a Year Worse Off A report from the Resolution Foundation published today has shown the UK’s poorest households will be £500 a year worse
UK Government decisions ‘hold back further progress’. New statistics show that child poverty in Scotland has fallen, in contrast to the rest of the UK. Annual statistics published today show
Latest Accredited Official Statistics and Official Statistics published The latest statistics cover the period up to March 2024 and three-year averages for levels of relative and absolute poverty show a
Finance Secretary responds to Spring Statement. Spending cuts announced by the Chancellor risk harming some of the most vulnerable people in society, Finance Secretary Shona Robison has said. Today’s statement
