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Scheme for mental health debt moratorium opens to views
Ministers consult on proposed details following recommendations

Abortion Safe Access Zones Bill goes out to views
MSPs begin stage 1 scrutiny of measure to restrict anti-abortion actions

Views sought ahead of winter heating payment change
Ministers consult on pensioner benefit transfer to Social Security Scotland

Bill introduced for abortion “safe access zones”
Controversial member’s bill has support of Scottish Government

LawCare sees big rise in stress related calls for help
New guidance to launch on next week's World Mental Health Day

Patient Safety Commissioner Bill passes final stage
New role will give patients a voice and drive safety improvements

Alcohol minimum unit price proposed to rise to 65p
Ministers propose continuing the law with rise to improve health outcomes

First applications for new carer benefit from November
Three pilot areas will begin rollout of carer support payment

Adviser fund opens to combat food insecurity
Eight organisations to be selected for cash grant pilot scheme

Member bill for Employment Injuries Council begins life
Advisory body will help devise appropriate benefit regime

LawCare publishes new guidance on workplace anxiety
Mental Health Awareness Week marked by help for leaders and people managers

Commissions call for "new pathway" in surrogacy reforms
Joint report sets out conditions for securing parental rights from birth

Scots alcohol minimum price law saving lives: study
Research concludes fewer deaths and hospital admissions in first years

Covid Inquiries agree co-operation practice
Scottish and UK Inquiries sign memorandum of understanding

Care Service Bill powers "unacceptable", MSPs claim
Committee majority report says too much delegated to ministers

MSPs say they are in the dark over children's services
Lack of information prevents stage 1 conclusion on bill provisions

Abortion safe zones within devolved powers: UKSC
Northern Ireland entitled to ban protests within specified areas at clinics

MSPs slam lack of costings for National Care Service
Holyrood committee calls for fresh financial memorandum before stage 1 vote

Tight controls on drink adverts proposed for Scotland
Ministers consult on range of restrictions in effort to improve health

RGU project seeks way out for end-life childcare issues
Research to explore resolution of parent-professional conflicts

Views sought on new Patient Safety Commissioner Bill
Holyrood committee issues stage 1 call for evidence

Patient Safety Commissioner Bill comes before Holyrood
Commissioner will investigate issues and promote healthcare safety

LawCare makes "tag 10" plea for Mental Health Day
Support service asks law community to flag its work on 10 October

Lady Poole to step down as COVID-19 inquiry chair
Judge leaving independent inquiry for personal reasons