Disabled people facing longer waits for suitable homes, new figures suggest
The number of disabled people on housing waiting lists has risen by almost 80% in the last two years, new research suggests.
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Mental health services review finds ‘systemic shortcomings’ at Polmont
A review of mental health provision at a young offenders institution where two people took their own lives has found the “risks and vulnerabilities” of some inmates are not given enough attention.
£2m funding to encourage sustainable transport
Funding worth £2 million to encourage people to increase journeys made on foot, bikes and public transport has been announced by the Scottish Government.
New guidelines to help teachers talk ‘confidently’ on relationships and consent
New guidelines have been published to help teachers talk “confidently and sensitively” to young people about relationships.
Sturgeon: Independence plans would be accelerated in event of hard Brexit
Nicola Sturgeon has said she would want to accelerate plans for a second independence referendum if a new prime minister opted for a harder Brexit.
First payments made to elderly and ill survivors of in-care abuse
The first payments have been made under a new scheme set up to help survivors of childhood abuse in care who are elderly or terminally ill.
Greens welcome support of former SNP policy chief
The Greens have welcomed the support of a former senior policy adviser to the Scottish Government ahead of the European elections.
SNP failing to deliver on vow to tackle health inequalities say Tories
The Scottish Government has come under fire after a minister conceded it is not possible to estimate how much cash has been spent trying to reduce health inequalities.
Views sought on workplace parking levy proposals
Views are being sought on plans to allow councils to introduce workplace parking fees.
MSPs back ‘milestone’ laws to protect child witnesses
Holyrood has unanimously passed new legislation that will mean fewer children have to go to court to give evidence.
Final vote to take place on new child witness laws
A final vote is to take place on legislation to ensure more children can record evidence ahead of jury trials in Scotland.