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Scheme for mental health debt moratorium opens to views
Ministers consult on proposed details following recommendations
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Abortion Safe Access Zones Bill goes out to views
MSPs begin stage 1 scrutiny of measure to restrict anti-abortion actions
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Views sought ahead of winter heating payment change
Ministers consult on pensioner benefit transfer to Social Security Scotland
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Bill introduced for abortion “safe access zones”
Controversial member’s bill has support of Scottish Government
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LawCare sees big rise in stress related calls for help
New guidance to launch on next week's World Mental Health Day
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Patient Safety Commissioner Bill passes final stage
New role will give patients a voice and drive safety improvements
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Alcohol minimum unit price proposed to rise to 65p
Ministers propose continuing the law with rise to improve health outcomes
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First applications for new carer benefit from November
Three pilot areas will begin rollout of carer support payment
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Adviser fund opens to combat food insecurity
Eight organisations to be selected for cash grant pilot scheme
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Member bill for Employment Injuries Council begins life
Advisory body will help devise appropriate benefit regime
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LawCare publishes new guidance on workplace anxiety
Mental Health Awareness Week marked by help for leaders and people managers
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Commissions call for "new pathway" in surrogacy reforms
Joint report sets out conditions for securing parental rights from birth
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Scots alcohol minimum price law saving lives: study
Research concludes fewer deaths and hospital admissions in first years
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Covid Inquiries agree co-operation practice
Scottish and UK Inquiries sign memorandum of understanding
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Care Service Bill powers "unacceptable", MSPs claim
Committee majority report says too much delegated to ministers
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MSPs say they are in the dark over children's services
Lack of information prevents stage 1 conclusion on bill provisions
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Abortion safe zones within devolved powers: UKSC
Northern Ireland entitled to ban protests within specified areas at clinics
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MSPs slam lack of costings for National Care Service
Holyrood committee calls for fresh financial memorandum before stage 1 vote
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Tight controls on drink adverts proposed for Scotland
Ministers consult on range of restrictions in effort to improve health
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RGU project seeks way out for end-life childcare issues
Research to explore resolution of parent-professional conflicts
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Views sought on new Patient Safety Commissioner Bill
Holyrood committee issues stage 1 call for evidence
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Patient Safety Commissioner Bill comes before Holyrood
Commissioner will investigate issues and promote healthcare safety
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LawCare makes "tag 10" plea for Mental Health Day
Support service asks law community to flag its work on 10 October
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Lady Poole to step down as COVID-19 inquiry chair
Judge leaving independent inquiry for personal reasons