National Care Service Bill Published
In line with its manifesto promise and this year’s Programme for Government, the SNP Government has published legislation to establish a...
‘Almost Unanimous’ Support for enshrining Care Home Visit Rights in Scots Law
Consultation on plans to introduce Anne’s Law, which would ensure care home residents have a legal right to be visited by loved ones, has...
National Care Service Consultation Responses Published
Responses to a consultation on the Scottish National Care Service show ‘huge enthusiasm’ for changing the way we deliver support and...
More Support for People at Risk of Suicide
Minister for Mental Health Kevin Stewart MSP is setting up a new group to make sure that everyone at risk of suicide can access the right...
SNP Government invests £5 million in ‘See Me’ Mental Health Programme
The national programme to eliminate mental health stigma and discrimination, See Me, has been awarded £5 million of SNP Government...
Further Progress made for Care Home Visitors
New guidance will allow care home residents to choose a friend or relative as a ‘named visitor’ who will be able to visit them, even...
Consultation: Help shape Scotland’s National Care Service
A consultation has been launched to seek the public’s views ahead of the creation of the SNP Government’s National Care Service, which...
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...
SNP Government allocates Additional £5 million to treat People with Eating Disorders
An additional funding of £5 million will be provided to NHS Ayrshire & Arran and Scotland’s other health boards to help expand the...
SNP will make Rural Housing More Affordable for Young People
The SNP has pledged to empower local authorities to help young people find permanent homes in rural and island communities. A Rented...
