Scottish Government announces £9m social care funding to support people in living independently
The Scottish Government has announced that more than £9 million is being made available over…
The Scottish Government provides almost £280 million in benefits for unpaid carers
Almost £280 million has been paid to over 150,000 carers since Carer’s Allowance Supplement…
Former chief executive of Mencap to chair Independent Review of Adult Disability Payment
Edel Harris OBE will chair the Independent Review of Adult Disability Payment. Edel Harris OBE,…
Scottish First Minister pledges pay increase for care service staff up to at least £12 an hour
Humza Yousaf, First Minister of Scotland, has made a new pledge to private and voluntary…
Scottish Government announces a further £3.6m to support more than 150 extra virtual beds
The Scottish Government has announced that a further £ million has been allocated to the…
Scottish Government’s £42m Techscaler programme launched for firms to trial health products
Innovative companies will be able to trial new health products in clinical settings across Scotland…
Scottish Government launches new campaign for disability benefits to increase benefit take-up
The Scottish Government is urging disabled people to find out if they are eligible for…
Scottish Government seeks views for revised guidance on community equipment provision
The Scottish Government has launched a public consultation and is looking for views on revised…
Strong public support for Scottish Government’s proposed National Care Service
A report published by the Scottish Government has revealed strong support for proposals to establish…
Scottish Government announces £4m funding package to support unpaid carers
Kevin Stewart, Scotland's Minister for Mental Wellbeing and Social Care, said that unpaid carers play…