We could build a new Scotland.
Wealthier, fairer and happier.
A new series of papers will set out how an independent Scotland could work.
Explore more at gov.scot/newscotland
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A new campaign to recruit more GPs to work in Scotland has been launched by Health Secretary during a visit to Leith Surgery.
The campaign is part of the 's commitment to increase the number of GPs by 800 by 2027.
Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/GP_Recruitment
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We have expanded universal free school meals to children in primaries 4 and 5, saving families around £400 per child.
The School Clothing Grant increased to at least £120 for eligible primary school children and £150 for those in secondary school in 2021.
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The only nation in the UK to introduce concessionary travel for all under 22s.
With around 930,000 young people eligible for support, saving families up to £3,000 by the time their child turns 18.
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Scotland leads the UK in delivery of affordable homes: In 2018-22, 35,095 homes were delivered.
25,562 of these homes were for social rent – supporting around 11,585 households with children into affordable housing.
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The funded hours for Early Learning and Childcare increased to 1,140 hours in August 2021.
This saved families up to £4,900 per eligible child in 2021.
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An increase in the number of real Living Wage accredited employers - the highest in the UK.
The proportion of people earning the real Living Wage or more rose from 80.6% in 2018 to 85.6% in 2021.
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Introducing Scottish Child Payment, an anti-poverty benefit unique to Scotland.
More than 1.2 million payments were made between Feb 2021 and Mar 2022 - a £58.6 million investment.
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The fourth annual progress report on child poverty was published today.
It shows all actions committed as part of the first Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan have been delivered from 2018-22.
Read: gov.scot/news/deliverin
🧵 Here are some key achievements:
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📣 is consulting on a new Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy and looking for your views.
The views of people who have experienced mental health issues are especially important to us.
Have your say and find out more ➡️ bit.ly/MHW_Strategy_C
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The Baby Box has a new look ahead of its 5th anniversary!
Children’s Minister unveiled the refreshed box and met little Addison - one of around 222,450 babies who have benefitted from the scheme.
Read more➡️bit.ly/3NtT6ii
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We know the rising cost of living is hitting many people hard, including those who rent their homes.
That’s why the Scottish Budget for this year allocates £3 billion to help mitigate the effects of this crisis, including £83 million in housing support.
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Measures in this Bill include:
✔ Public health protection powers
✔ Increased protection for private rented tenants facing evictions
✔ Allowing births, deaths and still-births to be registered remotely
✔ A temporary extension of some changes in the justice system
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The Coronavirus Recovery and Reform Bill:
ℹ Ensures we are better prepared for future public health threats
ℹ Keeps reforms that have enabled more efficient or convenient public services
ℹ Mitigates the impact Covid has had on our justice system
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Thread: MSPs have passed legislation to support Scotland's pandemic recovery.
ℹ️ The Coronavirus Recovery and Reform Bill proposes changes in 35 legislative areas, many of which originated in temporary Scottish and UK Covid legislation.
Find out more: bit.ly/coronavirus-re
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First Minister sets out how Scotland could have a better future.
Find out more about the path to an independence referendum at bit.ly/RefNextSteps
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The First Minister also set out the actions the Scottish Government and the Lord Advocate will take in the absence of a section 30 order.
The Lord Advocate has agreed to make a reference of the provisions in the Scottish Independence Referendum Bill to the Supreme Court.
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The First Minister has written to the Prime Minister to make clear that she is ready and willing to negotiate the terms of a section 30 order with him.
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The referendum proposed in the Scottish Independence Referendum Bill will be consultative, not self-executing – exactly the same basis as in 2014.
ℹ For Scotland to become independent following a yes vote, legislation would have to be passed by the UK and Scottish Parliaments
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The Scottish Independence Referendum Bill published today includes:
ℹ The proposed date of the referendum, 19 October 2023
ℹ The proposed question on the ballot paper, just as it was in 2014
Find out more about the Bill at bit.ly/ReferendumBill
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The next steps on securing an independence referendum have been outlined by First Minister during a statement to
Thread: What you should know ⬇
Read the full story at bit.ly/RefNextSteps
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This afternoon First Minister will give a statement to on plans for an independence referendum.
Watch live ➡️ scottishparliament.tv from 2.20pm.
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FM convened a summit on abortion care today to ensure women can access health services without harassment or intimidation.
will work with stakeholders on potential short-term solutions including byelaws, ahead of national legislation being introduced.
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Continue to wear a face covering in indoor public places and on public transport.
This is important in crowded, poorly ventilated spaces and where it is not possible to maintain a safe distance from other people.
Find out more: gov.scot/publications/c
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"Make sure everybody is included and work in partnership.”
John, who is deafblind, shares what he would like from the National Care Service.
Find out how we’re transforming community health and social care in Scotland at gov.scot/ncs
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“We recognise farmers & crofters’ vital role as stewards of our land and cornerstones of our rural economy” - outlined importance of farming sector and SG commitment to use our powers to maximum effect to help farmers in the challenges being faced. #RHS200
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We've launched the Agriculture, Biodiversity and Climate Change Network along with our partners.🌳🌍🪴
It's a space to showcase farmers and crofters taking action on farms to support the climate and environment, and is open to all farmers to join:➡️tinyurl.com/yhjusffd
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Health Secretary Humza Yousaf visited this week to discuss the vision for Scotland’s National Care Service ⬇️
You can find out more at bit.ly/NationalCareSe
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To help protect yourself and others against #coronavirus, get your vaccine when offered to ensure you are fully protected.
Find out more: nhsinform.scot/covid-19-vacci
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UK Government proposals to repeal the #HumanRightsAct would remove vital safeguards protecting everyone in society, Equalities Minister Christina McKelvie has said.
We are calling for to be consulted on any changes affecting Scotland.
More ➡️ bit.ly/bill-of-rights
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If you’re going through a difficult patch, you’re not alone.
Mind to Mind is a website where people who have felt stressed, anxious or low, share their own experiences to help others who are struggling.
To hear how they look after their heads, visit nhsinform.scot/mindtomind
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"Whoever. Wherever. Whenever. Everyone has the right to seek safety from persecution and conflict.”
- Minister for Refugees from Ukraine, Neil Gray
A message of welcome to people who have sought refuge in Scotland.
#WorldRefugeeDay
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Planning and preparation to test Scotland’s response to and recovery from severe weather ahead of the next winter period will be run over the summer, as part of the Storm Arwen progress report which was published today.
Find out more➡️
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The National Care Service will transform community health services and social care in Scotland.
We asked people across Scotland to suggest the improvements they’d like to see.
Read more about our vision at gov.scot/ncs
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DFM John Swinney chaired a Scottish Government Resilience meeting to discuss rail strikes.
“This was an opportunity to hear from agencies and responders, and I am confident that the mitigations we can take are being taken.”
Read more: bit.ly/RailStrikePlans
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We're providing £77k to and to help support and coordinate the huge volunteer response in Edinburgh welcoming displaced people from Ukraine arriving in Scotland.
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We want to establish a National Care Service.
Ministers have set out their vision for the service and why change is necessary.
Find out what this means for you ⬇️
More information at bit.ly/NationalCareSe
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More pilot areas have been added to our phased roll out of Adult Disability Payment.
People who live in or and do not already get Personal Independence Payment (PIP) can now apply.
Find out more: bit.ly/ApplyForAdultD
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We support refugees and asylum seekers in Scotland with access to health care, education and English language learning.
This helps welcome everyone to into our communities.
We fund a variety of organisations to help achieve this.
Find out more at bit.ly/RefugeeAsylumP
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