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Domestic abuse incidents in Scotland rise by 4% with almost 63,000 recorded last year

By The Press Association22nd June 2021News Scotland

There were nearly 63,000 domestic abuse incidents recorded by police in 2019-20 as cases rose for a fourth year. A total of 62,907 incidents were recorded, an increase of 4%

System fault results in 8,000 second dose appointments scheduled too early in Scotland

By Conor Riordan, Reporter22nd June 2021News Scotland

Around 8,000 appointments for second doses of a coronavirus vaccine in Scotland have been issued too early due to a system fault, the Scottish Government has confirmed. The scheduling issue

New children’s minister to meet campaigners calling for apology for forced adoption

By The Press Association17th June 2021News Scotland

Scotland’s new children’s minister has said she will meet with campaigners calling for the Government to apologise to women who were forced to give up their babies for adoption. Clare

Deputy First Minister hails progress in setting up redress scheme for historic abuse survivors

By The Press Association17th June 2021News Scotland

Significant progress has been made in setting up a scheme to provide financial compensation to the survivors of historic in-care abuse, Deputy First Minister John Swinney said. He was giving

Scotland’s central stockpile of PPE ran ‘very low’ early in pandemic, report finds

By The Press Association17th June 2021News Scotland

Scotland’s central stockpile of personal protective equipment (PPE) ran “very low” in the early stages of the pandemic, a report has found, while the surge in prices cost the NHS

Women should keep right to have abortion at home after pandemic, say campaigners

By The Press Association14th June 2021News Scotland

Changes to the health care system that allow women to terminate pregnancies without visiting a hospital should be made permanent following the coronavirus pandemic, campaigners have insisted. Engender, which campaigns

Mental health of unpaid home carers worsened during pandemic – study

By Lucinda Cameron, Reporter14th June 2021News Scotland

The mental health of unpaid carers deteriorated more during lockdown than that of non-carers, according to a new study. Researchers found that unpaid carers who looked after another member of

Almost two-thirds of alcohol sold was in the lowest price bracket since minimum unit pricing

By The Press Association10th June 2021News Scotland

The proportion of alcoholic drinks costing between 50p and 64.9p per unit more than doubled after minimum unit pricing (MUP) was imposed in Scotland, a new study has found. Analysis

Children’s Commissioner calls for review of guidance preventing parents attending nursery graduations

By The Press Association9th June 2021News Scotland

The Children’s Commissioner has joined calls for ministers to review coronavirus guidance which prevents parents from attending special ceremonies to mark their child finishing nursery. Graduation-style ceremonies are being held

Ending Universal Credit will push thousands of children into poverty – Social Justice Secretary

By The Press Association9th June 2021News Scotland

Ending the £20 Universal Credit uplift is a “callous act” which will push thousands of children into poverty, the Social Justice Secretary has said. Shona Robison (pictured) spoke as MSPs

Category: News Scotland

Domestic abuse incidents in Scotland rise by 4% with almost 63,000 recorded last year

System fault results in 8,000 second dose appointments scheduled too early in Scotland

New children’s minister to meet campaigners calling for apology for forced adoption

Deputy First Minister hails progress in setting up redress scheme for historic abuse survivors

Scotland’s central stockpile of PPE ran ‘very low’ early in pandemic, report finds

Women should keep right to have abortion at home after pandemic, say campaigners

Mental health of unpaid home carers worsened during pandemic – study

Almost two-thirds of alcohol sold was in the lowest price bracket since minimum unit pricing

Children’s Commissioner calls for review of guidance preventing parents attending nursery graduations

Ending Universal Credit will push thousands of children into poverty – Social Justice Secretary

Bill passes Commons hurdle as MPs vote for assisted dying in England and Wales

Net migration drops 20% to 728,000 after hitting record 906,000 in 2023

Urgent need for training to spot and act on sex abuse within families, review finds

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Category: News Scotland

Domestic abuse incidents in Scotland rise by 4% with almost 63,000 recorded last year

System fault results in 8,000 second dose appointments scheduled too early in Scotland

New children’s minister to meet campaigners calling for apology for forced adoption

Deputy First Minister hails progress in setting up redress scheme for historic abuse survivors

Scotland’s central stockpile of PPE ran ‘very low’ early in pandemic, report finds

Women should keep right to have abortion at home after pandemic, say campaigners

Mental health of unpaid home carers worsened during pandemic – study

Almost two-thirds of alcohol sold was in the lowest price bracket since minimum unit pricing

Children’s Commissioner calls for review of guidance preventing parents attending nursery graduations

Ending Universal Credit will push thousands of children into poverty – Social Justice Secretary