Care reform Bill passes unanimously at Holyrood PLANS to transform social care across Scotland will be progressed after the Care Reform Bill was unanimously approved in Holyrood ... The National (Scotland) · Jun 10, 2025
Labour accused of 'shipping' London councillor 650 miles to fight Highlands seat at Scottish elections Eva Kestner has been chosen by Anas Sarwar’s party to contest the Holyrood constituency in 2026, despite living in London Evening Standard · May 1, 2025
Care home workers to meet with ministers after feeling ‘abandoned’ during Covid It follows a recent poll where GMB members working in private care homes said things had either stayed the same or worsened since covid. The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025
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
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Trade union drops National Care Service support over pay concerns A TRADE union has withdrawn its support from the Scottish Government's proposed National Care Service ...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
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
The National (Scotland) · May 19, 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) · Dec 28, 2023 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 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.
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).