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Supporting unpaid carers
New Scottish benefit to be piloted in three areas.
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Creating a National Care Service
Extra funding to ensure groups are heard.
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Safer Drug Consumption pilot
Minister welcomes statement from Lord Advocate.
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Enhancing rural healthcare
New National Centre to support rural and island communities.
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Pay uplift commitment for Social Care and Childcare Staff
£12 an hour pledge to help sector.
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Single use vapes ban considered
Action to protect young people and the planet.
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Slight rise in alcohol-specific deaths
Official statistics show 2% increase.
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Views sought on water cremations
Consultations launched on funeral sector.
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Independent Review of Audiology Services
Report into hearing care and treatment published.
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Decrease in drug-related deaths
Figures show biggest year-on-year reduction since statistics series began.