The capped price of a unit of electricity is up 4.6%, and is now 129% higher than winter 2020-21 – at 28.62p compared to 12.50p. The standing charge cap is now 119% […]
Capped Unit of Electricity: 129% higher than winter 2020-21
‘Robust Business Case Essential’ for Future Inter-Island Ferries
The Scottish Government and Orkney Islands Council will be required to work together to produce a business case to fund replacement ferries for the islands. The UK Government will also have to […]
Funding Support for MND Research
MND Scotland and the Scottish Government are each providing funding up to £125,000 to investigate potential causes of and therapies of the disease. Dr Jane Haley, Director of Research at MND Scotland, […]
Increasing Numbers Claiming Scottish Child Payment, Check if you are Eligible
“We want to make sure that everyone gets the help available to them. Parents or carers who are on universal credit, tax credits or other benefits and who have children under 16 should check through Social Security Scotland if they are eligible.” Shona Robison
Delay in Installing Meters Continues to Affect Housebuilding
“. Given that demand for housing in our islands far outstrips supply, the need to find a solution could scarcely be more urgent.” Liam McArthur MSP
National Plan to End the Need for Foodbanks
“As part of the right to an adequate standard of living, people need to be able to access food that meets their dietary, social and cultural needs and this plan shows the way forward.”
More Places for Trainee GP Doctors
“The innovative proposals from Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow universities will see 85 new places to specifically promote general practice”
Highjacking Health Care Concerns for Political Gain
It always concerns me when a single issue is seized upon by political parties (of whatever hue) to push their own agenda.
Funding Increase for NHS Orkney
NHS Health Boards across Scotland will receive: “£354.5 million (3.7%) of direct additional funding in 2018-19, “
Supporting Premature Babies
Parents of premature babies in NHS Scotland’s care will now be able to get extra support with the financial cost.
