Scottish Government

People and Society

Tuesday 01/12/2009

Increased lottery investment for Scotland [People and Society]

Big Lottery Fund to invest £400 million until 2015.

Thursday 26/11/2009

HMIE Summary Report [People and Society]

Minister welcomes report into child protection services.

Scotland's Census questions unveiled [People and Society]

New questions and proposed date of March 2011 for next census.

Wednesday 25/11/2009

Child protection line reforms [People and Society]

New improved service planned for early 2010.

Monday 23/11/2009

Public Social Partnership project launched [People and Society]

Support to improve the design and delivery of public services.

Supporting children and young people [People and Society]

Scottish approach demonstrates real benefits for children.

Tackling sectarianism [People and Society]

Showcase of work being done to tackle sectarianism.

Tuesday 17/11/2009

Closer ties with Scotland's Muslims [People and Society]

Deputy First Minister underlines 'vital role' for the Muslim community in Scotland's future.

Monday 16/11/2009

Childcare vouchers [People and Society]

Minister wants UK Government decision to withdraw tax benefits to be reversed.

Friday 13/11/2009

Standing up for a multi-cultural Scotland [People and Society]

Deputy First Minister condemns groups that perpetuate hatred and bigotry.

Tuesday 10/11/2009

Extra protection for vulnerable groups [People and Society]

New checks scheme for people working with children and vulnerable adults.

Sunday 08/11/2009

Remembrance Sunday [People and Society]

First Minister lays wreath at Stone of Remembrance in Edinburgh.

Thursday 05/11/2009

Support for veterans [People and Society]

Report shows better support now in place for veterans but more could still be done.

Wednesday 04/11/2009

Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) [People and Society]

Members reappointed.

Tuesday 03/11/2009

Help for fuel poor [People and Society]

Free energy advice for more homes.

Older people's advice service [People and Society]

New advice service to help older people claim any benefits they are entitled to.

Monday 02/11/2009

Funding success for third sector [People and Society]

Two weeks remaining for applications to £12 million Enterprise Fund.

Thursday 29/10/2009

Military heath heroes honoured [People and Society]

Military and Civilian Health Partnership Awards Winners Announced.

Priority given to tackling deprivation [People and Society]

Figures show that areas of Glasgow have been lifted out of deprivation.

Tribute paid to Scotland's troops [People and Society]

Remembrance service for those killed and injured in Iraq and Afghanistan.