Tag: Scottish Government

Scotland Launches New Iniative to Tackle domestic abuse

Stuart Mitchell

A ground-breaking initiative to combat domestic abuse is to be expanded around the country to help maximise victims’ safety and hold offenders to account for their violence. £2.8 million will be available for local authorities to apply for support to roll out the Caledonian System within their area to enable more perpetrators to address their behaviour The Caledonian System is a specialist court-mandated programme working with male perpetrators, which also aims to improve the lives of women and children affected. The announcement was made by Justice Secretary Michael Matheson while…

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Scottish Government Relaunch Their Eat Better Feel Better Campaign

Stuart Mitchell

Sports stars have helped relaunch the Scottish Government’s Eat Better Feel Better campaign – telling primary school children about their favourite snacks and the benefits of healthy eating. Eat Better Feel Better provides parents with tips to make healthy choices easier for their children and to show how quick, easy and cost-effective it can be to swap snacks that are higher in sugar and salt with more balanced options. Public Health Minister Aileen Campbell was joined by former footballer John Hughes, Scotland Rugby 7s captain Scott Riddell and founder of…

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Scottish Government Launches New National Strategy to Tackle Loneliness and Isolation.

Stuart Mitchell

A new national strategy, one of the first in the world, is being developed to tackle loneliness and isolation.  The draft plan, now open for consultation, will look at the causes of social isolation and loneliness and how they can be addressed. Views are also being sought on how communities can build on the work of the Scottish Government, and lead on ensuring those at risk of becoming lonely or isolated have access to the right support networks. Launching the draft strategy and consultation on a visit to the Hidden…

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Scotland take further steps in Tackling marine litter with proposal to ban plastic cotton buds

Stuart Mitchell

Further to the ban on microbeads which came into force in the UK this week, Scotland look to take it a bit further with a proposal to ban the manufacture and sale of plastic cotton buds. Plans to introduce legislation to ban the manufacture and sale of plastic stemmed cotton buds have been announced by Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham. The proposals will be put to public consultation and would position Scotland as the first country in the UK to legislate against these environmentally damaging items. Plastic cotton buds are consistently…

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Equally Safe Delivery Plan Expanded

Stuart Mitchell

A strategy to prevent and eradicate violence against women and girls is to be expanded and backed by more than £1 million of additional funding the Scottish Government has announced. The Equally Safe delivery plan includes measures to teach school children the importance of consent and healthy relationships and will see Rape Crisis Scotland’s sexual violence prevention programme rolled out across a further 11 local authorities.  The plan, which contains 118 actions, also includes an ‘Equally Safe’ accreditation scheme which will be developed for employers to promote best practice in…

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