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- Jul 21, 2021
First Step towards Scotland's National Care Service taken
In line with the SNP manifesto and its pledge for the First 100 Days in government, a Social Covenant Steering Group, set up to help...
- Jun 28, 2021
£8 million Investment in Health and Social Care Workforce Wellbeing
The SNP Government has allocated an £8 million package to support the wellbeing of health and social care staff across Scotland - an...
- Jun 8, 2021
07-13 June is Carers Week 2021
This week is Carers Week, the annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the...
- Apr 6, 2021
SNP Government will double Carers Allowance Supplement for This Year
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced a range of social security measures a re-elected SNP Government will introduce, including...
- Dec 24, 2020
New Plan for People with Dementia and their Carers
People living with dementia and their carers will have increased access to respite and community services and post-diagnostic care under...
- Jun 8, 2020
Carers Week launched with Extra £300,000 for Young Carers in Scotland
At the start of Carers Week, which runs from Monday 08 to Sunday 14 June, the SNP Government has announced the allocation of £300,000...
- Jul 3, 2019
SNP Government to Introduce £300 Extra Support for Young Carers
The SNP Government will introduce a new benefit for young carers in Scotland, in the form of a £300 social security payment. The Young...
- Jun 10, 2019
Carers Week 2019: Become a Carer Positive Employer
As part of Carers Week 2019, which runs from 10 to 16 June, Kenneth Gibson MSP is encouraging businesses in North Ayrshire to become...
- Apr 25, 2019
Thousands benefit from Scotland’s New Social Security Powers
Since its inception last year, Social Security Scotland has made £197 million in benefit payments, on behalf of the SNP Government, to...
- Jan 31, 2019
Consultation on Carer Support Plans Launched
The SNP Government has launched a consultation with a view to improving the rights of unpaid carers. The Carers (Scotland) Act 2016...
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