Scottish Government to ship unwanted electric height-adjustable beds to Ukraine
The Scottish Government has announced that medical equipment and supplies, including electric height-adjustable beds, will…
Scottish Government initiative set up to support disabled people seeking employment
People seeking work who are disabled or have long-term health conditions are to be offered…
New report reveals rising number of older people using Hospital at Home services in Scotland
As funding allocations for NHS boards were announced, a new report from Healthcare Improvement Scotland…
Scottish Government offers £19m pay increase to staff working in children’s social care services
New funding from the Scottish Government means that staff in children’s social care services will…
Scotland’s Hospital at Home service reveals bed numbers have increased by 57 per cent
The Scottish Government is continuing to invest in Hospital at Home for Older People with…
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…