“There are now 18 confirmed reports of pharmacy staff administering naloxone. This is a testament to the professionalism of the staff involved and the effectiveness of the training they received. … More COMMUNITY PHARMACIES SAVE LOCAL LIVES
Dismay as Ineos triggers plan to re-open coal gas inquiry By Rob Edwards, investigative reporter A Scottish Government proposal to re-open a public inquiry into plans by Ineos to drill for underground coal gas in central Scotland has been greeted with dismay by campaigners. The government’s Planning and Environmental Appeals Division (DPEA) has written to developers … More INEOS PLAN TO DIG FOR COAL GAS IN SCOTLAND
The overwhelming majority of MSPs voted in favour of the principles of the Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Bill proposed by Labour MSP Monica Lennon. … More PARLIAMENT BACKS LEGISLATION FOR FREE PERIOD PRODUCTS
“That includes recognising in law the trauma suffered by children who witness domestic abuse at home, and adding specific protections for migrant women, so that fears over their immigration status do not prevent them from coming forward to report violence or abuse.” … More Domestic abuse bill needs strengthened to support survivors
Glasgow campaigner Peter Krykant has announced he is planning to launch a safer injection centre in the city, despite the UK government ruling out proposed legal amendments that would allow an official pilot of a drug consumption room. … More IT’S NOT THE TIME TO SIT BACK AND DO NOITHING
The Society’s campaign follows ongoing issues around fake news, journalistic access to central and local government and fake newspapers that ape mainstream, trusted platforms. All of these issues, the Society says, restricts the ability of legitimate news platforms to report, and be heard, by the public. … More DEMOCRAT IS LEGITIMATE NEWS PLATFORM
“We have listened to the views of our communities, to support people now, and look after the future of Argyll and Bute. This, in the circumstances, is the responsible budget for Argyll and Bute. … More ARGYLL COMES UP WITH ‘BUDGET FOR YOUNG PEOPLE’
Last week our CEO, Edward Bruce, paid a visit to The Erskine Home in Renfrewshire to deliver the remaining funds raised in 2019 to Erskine CEO, Ian Cumming MBE. Edward got the chance to see the work Erskine do up close and meet some of the residents. … More ERSKINE HOME BENEFITS BY £18,000 …
The statistics show pupils exam performance has fallen by up to 10%, with 1,515 fewer pupils passing their Higher English Exam, a reduction of 5.5% on the previous year and the lowest number since 2014. In Higher Maths the pass rate declined for the first time since 2014 by 2.1% and in Higher History the pass rate dropped by 14.6% overall. … More SCOTTISH EXAM RESULTS CONTINUE TO DECLINE
The government must take emergency action to guarantee all staff statutory sick pay as soon as they self-isolate because of coronavirus fears, says UNISON today (Tuesday). … More UNION WANTS SICK PAY FOR ALL COUNCIL STAFF
