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Scottish minister criticises ‘lack of engagement’ on asylum seeker barracks plan

Highland Council also expressed worries for ‘community cohesion’.

Evening Standard

UK pension age review must recognise Scotland’s demographics, says Somerville

The Scottish Government has submitted its views to the UK-wide pension age review.

Evening Standard

Disability benefits uptake rise due to reduced 'stigma and judgment', minister says

AN increase in uptake of disability benefits for mental health conditions is due to “stigma” around doing so being reduced, Social Justice…

The National (Scotland)

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Scottish Government sets date for end of two-child cap in Scotland

Ministers will mitigate the Westminster policy from March 2 – just weeks before the 2026 Holyrood election.

Evening Standard

Scottish Government refuses to rule out changes to pensioners’ winter payment

A spokesperson for John Swinney refused to rule out making changes in the wake of the UK Government’s U-turn on winter heating payments.

The Independent UK

Somerville cannot say when new guidance on single-sex spaces will be issued

The Social Justice Secretary vowed to change the guidance after the Scottish Government’s Supreme Court defeat – but could not say when that would be.

Evening Standard

Rent increases to be capped at 6% under Scottish Government plans

Lets in rent control areas would be limited to rises of the rate of inflation plus 1% up to a maximum of 6%.

Evening Standard

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Welfare reforms will be ‘devastating’ for disabled, Shirley-Anne Somerville says

The Scottish Social Justice Secretary spoke out after the UK Government set out a series of reforms to the welfare system.

Evening Standard

All devolved benefits will increase in April, announces Scottish Government

All devolved benefits will be increased by 1.7 in April, Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville will tell MSPs

The National (Scotland)

Ministers ‘committed’ to working with equalities body on single-sex spaces

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has contacted the Scottish Government following a high profile employment tribunal centred on the issue.

Evening Standard

Somerville challenges UK ministers to ‘get on and deliver’ social energy tariff

The Scottish Social Justice Secretary was updating Holyrood on winter payments being delivered by the Scottish Government.

The Independent UK

SNP face questions on shelved policy as Scotland reports record high food worries

THE SNP Government are facing questions over a shelved policy after a key report showed more Scots than ever are worried about putting food on the…

The National (Scotland)

All devolved Scottish benefits to be raised to mitigate austerity, SNP minister says

THE Scottish Government will make it a legal requirement for all devolved benefits to be annually raised in line with inflation, the Social Justice…

The National (Scotland)

'We need to regain trust with pro-Palestine campaigners', says Cabinet Secretary

SCOTLAND’S Social Justice Secretary has admitted the Government has work to do to rebuild trust among pro-Palestine supporters – but stressed…

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Draft guidelines for BUDS schools, rehab centres issued

Draft guidelines issued by Social Justice department for differently-abled kids above the age of 18 in BUDS schools and BUDS rehab centres.

The Hindu

PM Modi panicking due to Congress manifesto, says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi criticises PM Modi, promises social justice through Congress manifesto, vows to conduct caste census if elected

The Hindu

Govt. to empower transgenders, says Kerala Higher Education Minister

Kochi government empowers transgender persons through education and training programs, promoting inclusivity and opportunities for all.

The Hindu

‘Ormathoni’ project logo released

Ormathoni is being implemented as part of the dementia-friendly Kerala project.

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Ormathoni to be launched for a dementia-friendly Kerala

The Social Justice department will roll out ‘Ormathoni,’ a project for the elderly suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s disease that affect memory, thinking, and reasoning abilities.

The Hindu

Elder Line still in limbo

National helpline for elderly (14567) partially functioning in Kerala with minimal staff, field-level activities suspended, funds delay resolved.

The Hindu

International Day of Persons with Disabilities celebrated in Thiruvananthapuram

The National (Scotland)

Shirley-Anne Somerville in bid to improve Dunfermline bus network

DUNERMLINE MSP and Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville has secured a meeting with the Scottish Transport Secretary to discuss issues…

The Hindu

‘Handicapped’ goes, it is Kerala State Differently Abled Welfare Corporation now

Kerala State Handicapped Persons Welfare Corporation Ltd. renamed to Kerala State Differently Abled Welfare Corporation Ltd. after Minister for Social Justice R. Bindu's direction. Union govt. approved name change after director board meeting in August. Director board & general body meetings to be held on Oct. 25 & later to…

The Hindu

Workshop on welfare schemes for the differently abled on September 15

The Hindu

No longer alone, 25 discharged patients find home at Valakom

DLSA, Social Justice Dept. partner to rehabilitate 25 elderly, destitute patients; Minister R. Bindu lauds initiative, stresses govt. commitment to safeguarding rights of all citizens.

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