Performed operations figures highest in five years The number of operations performed in July was the highest in five years, according to Public Health Scotland statistics published today. The data
Ongoing improvements to children and young people’s mental health services. For the third consecutive quarter in a row, there has been continued progress on waiting times for children and young
First Minister John Swinney and his Cabinet will tomorrow discuss what actions the Scottish Government can take in response to the crisis in Gaza. As each day passes the crisis
Minister marks International Overdose Awareness Day. Drugs and Alcohol Policy Minister Maree Todd has praised the Scottish Ambulance Service’s successful Take Home Naloxone (THN) programme, which has now issued more
Peak rail fares have been scrapped by the SNP – saving you money when you travel by train. Today, Monday 1 September, rail travel has dramatically reduced in price following
University tutors to provide help for those who need it most. Tutoring staff from two Scottish universities will be working in classrooms across the country to help engage children and
Supporting Scots teaching, literature and media. Eleven organisations are set to share £650,000 as part of a drive to grow the Scots language across the country. Deputy First Minister Kate
Consultation on draft regulations. Women and girls will have greater protection against hate crimes under plans being consulted upon by the Scottish Government. Draft regulations have been laid in Parliament
Delivering a new approach to disability assistance ‘rooted in compassion’. Almost 350,000 disabled people who were getting Personal Independence Payment have had their benefit awards successfully transferred to Social Security
I know a lot of people won’t be quite ready to hear this, but summer is almost over. The kids are back at school, the nights are getting a bit
