New rules for visits to care homes in Fife come into force from today (Monday).
Equality News Update: The Press and Journal: Mental health study ramped up as Covid-19 struggles take toll on farmers
Academics have stepped up a study into the mental health of farmers amid fears that coronavirus struggles have had a devastating effect on agricultural workers.
Equality News Update: Edinburgh Evening News: Best Start Grant Scotland: how parents can apply for financial support to help with the cost of school uniforms, shoes and books
The Best Start Grant is made up of three possible payments
Equality News Update: Health Europa: Scotland secures an extra £50m social care funding for COVID-19
The Scottish social care sector has secured an extra £50m in funding to help with COVID-19 related costs.
Equality News Update: The Courier: Fife students take a stand against slavery
A group of students from St Andrews University have spent 24 hours standing up against modern slavery and trafficking.
Equality News Update: Third Force News: Fearts for disabled youngsters facing double disadvantage
More than half a million disabled young people will be hit by a double disadvantage as they try to move from education to employment unless urgent action is taken, disability groups have warned.
Equality News Update: Scottish Government News: Schools to re-open full-time
Young people will have access to support with their exam results when Skills Development Scotland opens its helpline on Tuesday (August 4).
Equality News Update: Fife Today: Exams hotline will open for calls on Tuesday
Young people will have access to support with their exam results when Skills Development Scotland opens its helpline on Tuesday (August 4).
Equality News Update: Third Force News: Homelessness summit to take place
Reported by Third Force News – the news we share raises awareness of equality issues being reported in the media. Organisations from across Scotland are looking to ensure people do not have to return to the streets as lockdown is eased A summit on homelessness in Scotland is taking place later today (Tuesday 28 July). … Continue reading Equality News Update: Third Force News: Homelessness summit to take place
Equality News Update: Fife Today: Rise in the number of unemployed young people in Fife
The number of young people claiming out-of-work benefits in Fife has risen since March, according to new figures.
Equality News Update: Press and Journal: What changes have been proposed to Scotland’s hate crime laws?
The Hate Crime Bill has split opinion across Scotland since it was introduced to the Scottish Parliament earlier this year.
Equality News Update: Third Force News: Close digital divide for care leavers
New has revealed that Covid-19 has further deepened the impact of digital exclusion for Scotland’s care leavers
Equality News Update: Glasgow Evening Times: Hidden Disability face mask exemptions card — what is it and how can I get one
Reported by Glasgow Evening Times – the news we share raises awareness of equality issues being reported in the media. FACE coverings became mandatory in Scotland's shops on July 10 - but not everyone has to wear them. The First Minister has repeatedly stressed avoid the avoidance of self-policing of the coverings - reminding the public … Continue reading Equality News Update: Glasgow Evening Times: Hidden Disability face mask exemptions card — what is it and how can I get one
Equality News Update: The Press and Journal: Hate crimes against LGBT community hit record high across Aberdeen and Dundee
Reported by The Press and Journal – the news we share raises awareness of equality issues being reported in the media. Homophobic hate crime has reached its highest level on record in both Aberdeen and Dundee, official figures show. Annual statistics released by the Crown Office show that crimes motivated by sexual orientation hit a … Continue reading Equality News Update: The Press and Journal: Hate crimes against LGBT community hit record high across Aberdeen and Dundee
Equality News Update: Fife Today: Sam’s Mental Health Café re-opens in Kirkcaldy after lockdown
Sam’s Mental Health Café is set to reopen next Friday at Linton Lane Centre in Kirkcaldy as lockdown restrictions continues to ease.