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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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