Health and wellbeing

The Cycling Framework and Delivery Plan for Active Travel in Scotland builds on the progress made through three iterations of the Cycling Action Plan for Scotland (CAPS) between 2010 and 2020. It reflects our aim to progress from CAPS and to develop an ambitious plan for Scotland for the next 5-10 years.

£20 million referendum funding will support people struggling with their energy bills.

Thousands of vulnerable households will be supported by the continuation of the Scottish Government’s uprated £20 million Fuel Insecurity Fund.

For the first time in the UK, a mental wellbeing app is being rolled out to young farmers in a pilot scheme to support young people in the Scottish agricultural industry.

“Carols at the Mart” at Huntly

United Auctions Huntly is to host its first Carols at the Marts event on Monday 19th December and is inviting the local agricultural community to come together and connect as part of RSABI’s #KeepTalking campaign. 

Today saw the publication of research on how local and regional economic development policies can contribute to reducing child poverty in Scotland.

Islanders most impacted by the cost of living crisis will be able to access additional help. The Islands Cost Crisis Emergency Fund will target immediate support to those who are struggling due to the cost of living crisis, either through existing schemes or new support.

National Rural Mental Health Forum Seminar

The latest National Rural Mental Health Forum (NRMHF) online event is open for registration. 

At this meeting NRMHF will host presentors discussing the work of NHS24 Breathing Space and also the Scottish Government on their Self Harm Strategy (agenda below).. 

Agenda

11am Welcome and Introductions

11:05am Lisa-Jane Dock NHS24 Breathing Space

“Take some Breathing Space”

People who buy puppies as Christmas presents from unauthorised breeders could be getting duped into helping to fund organised crime in Scotland. That was the stark warning from prosecutors at the Crown Office as law agencies look to choke off a source of revenue for gang networks all over the country. 

Homeowners can now apply for a standalone grant of £7,500 from the Home Energy Scotland Scheme to install heat pumps. Previously, applicants were required to sign up for a loan before they qualified for this funding, but can now access the money directly.

The new approach is designed to offer greater flexibility for those looking to make their homes more climate-friendly.

Today sees the publication of analysis of a consultation into a proposed Scottish Circular Economy Bill – ‘Delivering Scotland's circular economy: Proposed Circular Economy Bill - Consultation analysis’.

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