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Minister promises action after allegations of cruelty at Skye House

A BBC documentary aired earlier this month focused on the mental health facility in Glasgow.

Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2025

Scottish Labour pledge free swimming lessons for pupils if they win election

Primary school pupils would be given free swimming lessons under a Scottish Labour government, the party has pledged.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 16, 2025

Former health secretary 'angry' as SNP shelve National Care Service plans

SCOTLAND’S former health secretary has said she is “angry” and “dispirited” after the SNP Government shelved plans to create a National…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 26, 2025

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Scottish Government drops National Care Service plans

THE Scottish Government has dropped plans for a National Care Service.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 23, 2025

Ministers to inject £100 million into tackling delayed discharge in Scotland

THE Scottish Government is to inject £100 million of funding into tackling delayed discharge.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 13, 2024

Scottish Government still 'absolutely committed' to National Care Service – minister

Scotland’s social care minister Maree Todd has said she is “absolutely committed” to delivering a new National Care Service amid ongoing…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 15, 2024

Trade union drops National Care Service support over pay concerns

A TRADE union has withdrawn its support from the Scottish Government's proposed National Care Service ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2024

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Keir Starmer's weather comment proves fuel poverty point, warns minister

A SCOTTISH minister has taken aim at a comment Keir Starmer made about the weather during a major speech in the Downing Street rose garden ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 27, 2024

John Swinney issues statement on Labour 'austerity' after Keir Starmer speech

SNP leader John Swinney has issued a statement in response to Prime Minister Keir Starmer saying that his Labour government’s first Budget will…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 27, 2024

Energy was the burning issue at this Highlands hustings

PROSPECTS of wind farms, giant transmission pylons and high energy costs have been powering voter concern in the Highlands as UK parliamentary…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 2, 2024

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross: SNP face ‘small mountain’ in ousting Lib Dems

NO party that wins 81 of the available seats in a General Election is going to come away feeling remotely disappointed.,,

The National (Scotland) · Jun 8, 2024

SNP minister Maree Todd's fiery response to Alex Cole-Hamilton receiving therapy

AN SNP minister has put out a fiery response to the news Alex Cole-Hamilton has been receiving therapy for online abuse.

The National (Scotland) · May 19, 2024

Scottish LibDem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton receiving therapy for online abuse

Scotland’s political discourse must be improved to stop politicians facing abuse, the leader of the Scottish Lib Dems has said after revealing he…

The National (Scotland) · May 19, 2024

Mental health commission to be set up to support Scotland’s LGBT youth

THE SCOTTISH Government has announced a new commission is to be set up in a bid to boost mental health support among LGBT children and young…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 28, 2023

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The National (Scotland) · Dec 13, 2023

National care service rollout delayed to 2029 in bid to make savings

THE rollout of Scotland’s national care service (NCS) has been pushed back by three years as ministers outlined significant amendments aimed at…

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023

Minister ‘hopeful’ strike by junior doctors in Scotland can be avoided

Social care minister Maree Todd said talks between the Scottish Government and BMA Scotland ran late into the night on Tuesday.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 16, 2023

‘F*** you, Maree’: Cole-Hamilton's insult brought up in gender sensitivity debate

LIBDEM leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has been reminded of his off-microphone remarks towards a government minister.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 11, 2023

Boss of Edinburgh care home evicting cashless pensioner 'enjoying life of luxury'

Margaret Mackie, who suffers from dementia, has been staying in Northcare Suites in Edinburgh for three years but is now facing eviction after her money ran out.

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Daily Record · Jun 11, 2023

Boss of Scots care home evicting cashless pensioner 'enjoying life of luxury'

Margaret Mackie is facing eviction from the Edinburgh home after her money ran out, while William Sawers is seen on social media flaunting his family's wealth.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 6, 2023

'Work to be done' after key mental health waiting times target missed

The Scottish Government has accepted more work needs to be done to get on top of waiting times for children’s mental health services after…

The National (Scotland) · May 29, 2023

Minister opens £1.25m cycling circuit ahead of world championships

After a year of construction and a decade of planning, the West Lothian Cycle Circuit has opened in Linlithgow.

The National (Scotland) · May 23, 2023

Scottish Government invites public to help shape plans for National Care Service

PEOPLE with lived experience of social care services are being urged to have their say on plans for a national care service (NCS).

Daily Record · May 23, 2023

SNP minister asks Scots to help design National Care Service after admitting its 'hard to get my head round'

Maree Todd previously said plans to create a National Care Service in Scotland were "hard for me to get my head around".

Daily Record · May 15, 2023

Claim PIP or ADP for mental health issues and you could be due up to £691 each month

More than one million people in Scotland experience some form of anxiety which affects their daily lives.

The National (Scotland) · May 10, 2023

Humza Yousaf defends National Care Service cost after call to fund junior doctors

HUMZA Yousaf has defended the £14 million spent on the National Care Service (NCS) amid looming junior doctor strikes and delays to the…

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