Hobbies in middle age linked to keeping brain sharp in later life
People who take part in a range of leisure activities in middle age are more likely to stay mentally sharp in later life, according to new research. Psychologists at the
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Sturgeon announces £29m funding pot for projects aimed at tackling poverty
Projects which develop new ways to help people overcome disadvantage can now apply for a share of £29 million funding. The Scottish Government will direct £18.9 million into the Aspiring
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Launch of new awards recognising Scottish social services workforce
‘Putting your head above the parapet’ and ‘silo busting’ are two of the categories in the new Scottish Social Services Awards, launched today. Highlighting the commitment of the people in
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Scottish football authorities meet sexual abuse victims to set out terms of review
The Scottish Football Association (SFA) has met with victims of sexual abuse in the sport to offer support and set out the terms of an independent review of historic incidents.
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Final call for nominees to the Scottish Sensory Awards 2017
The Scottish Sensory Awards, from the Scottish Council on Deafness (SCoD) and the Scottish Council on Vision Impairment (SCOVI), showcase good practice, promote the rights of people living with sensory
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New video aims to help professionals recognise domestic abuse signs
A new film has been launched to help health workers, hairdressers, firefighters and vets spot the signs of domestic abuse. The Harder video aims to raise awareness among professionals about
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‘Scale and complexity’ blamed as SNP announce three year delay for trauma network
Plans for a new network of trauma centres across Scotland have been delayed by at least three years. The Scottish Government said in 2014 that four major trauma centres in
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Urgent improvement notice issued to Edinburgh care at home service
A care at home service in Edinburgh has been told to make urgent improvements in the care it provides to vulnerable people. The Care Inspectorate has served a formal Improvement
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Scots think-tank brands free nursery education system ‘unacceptable and unfair’
A think-tank has renewed calls for an end to “birthday discrimination” in entitlement to free nursery education. Reform Scotland said the current system for government-funded pre-school provision was “unacceptable and
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Tories call for activity programmes in nurseries to help cut health inequalities
The Scottish Conservatives are calling for activity programmes in nurseries to help cut health inequality across Scotland and save the NHS money. Party leader Ruth Davidson and health spokesman Brian
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