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Scheme for mental health debt moratorium opens to views

15th November 2023 | insolvency , mental health-adult incapacity | Debt , Health
Ministers consult on proposed details following recommendations

Abortion Safe Access Zones Bill goes out to views

30th October 2023 | criminal law | Criminal legal aid , Health
MSPs begin stage 1 scrutiny of measure to restrict anti-abortion actions

Views sought ahead of winter heating payment change

23rd October 2023 | welfare/benefits | Social welfare health benefits
Ministers consult on pensioner benefit transfer to Social Security Scotland

Bill introduced for abortion “safe access zones”

9th October 2023 | human rights , criminal law | Health , Criminal legal aid , Human rights
Controversial member’s bill has support of Scottish Government

LawCare sees big rise in stress related calls for help

4th October 2023 | careers , mental health-adult incapacity | Health
New guidance to launch on next week's World Mental Health Day

Patient Safety Commissioner Bill passes final stage

28th September 2023 | Health
New role will give patients a voice and drive safety improvements

Alcohol minimum unit price proposed to rise to 65p

21st September 2023 | licensing | Liquor licensing , Health
Ministers propose continuing the law with rise to improve health outcomes

First applications for new carer benefit from November

19th September 2023 | welfare/benefits | Social welfare health benefits
Three pilot areas will begin rollout of carer support payment

Adviser fund opens to combat food insecurity

7th August 2023 | welfare/benefits | Social welfare health benefits
Eight organisations to be selected for cash grant pilot scheme

Member bill for Employment Injuries Council begins life

12th June 2023 | welfare/benefits , employment | Benefit advice , Health and safety
Advisory body will help devise appropriate benefit regime

LawCare publishes new guidance on workplace anxiety

16th May 2023 | employment , careers , mental health-adult incapacity | Health
Mental Health Awareness Week marked by help for leaders and people managers

Commissions call for "new pathway" in surrogacy reforms

29th March 2023 | family-child law | Children , Health
Joint report sets out conditions for securing parental rights from birth

Scots alcohol minimum price law saving lives: study

21st March 2023 | licensing | Health , Liquor licensing
Research concludes fewer deaths and hospital admissions in first years

Covid Inquiries agree co-operation practice

23rd February 2023 | Health
Scottish and UK Inquiries sign memorandum of understanding

Care Service Bill powers "unacceptable", MSPs claim

6th February 2023 | government-administration | Health
Committee majority report says too much delegated to ministers

MSPs say they are in the dark over children's services

20th December 2022 | family-child law | Health , Children
Lack of information prevents stage 1 conclusion on bill provisions

Abortion safe zones within devolved powers: UKSC

7th December 2022 | human rights | Human rights , Health
Northern Ireland entitled to ban protests within specified areas at clinics

MSPs slam lack of costings for National Care Service

1st December 2022 | government-administration | Health
Holyrood committee calls for fresh financial memorandum before stage 1 vote

Tight controls on drink adverts proposed for Scotland

17th November 2022 | consumer | Health
Ministers consult on range of restrictions in effort to improve health

RGU project seeks way out for end-life childcare issues

7th November 2022 | family-child law | Health , Children
Research to explore resolution of parent-professional conflicts

Views sought on new Patient Safety Commissioner Bill

31st October 2022 | Health
Holyrood committee issues stage 1 call for evidence

Patient Safety Commissioner Bill comes before Holyrood

10th October 2022 | Health
Commissioner will investigate issues and promote healthcare safety

LawCare makes "tag 10" plea for Mental Health Day

6th October 2022 | careers | Health
Support service asks law community to flag its work on 10 October

Lady Poole to step down as COVID-19 inquiry chair

3rd October 2022 | careers | Health
Judge leaving independent inquiry for personal reasons
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