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Teen carers urged to apply for Scottish benefit
Young people may be missing out on help because they don’t realise they’re carers
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National Clinical Director to leave
Jason Leitch will leave the post at the end of April.
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Women urged to apply for historic mesh removal expenses
Scheme to close end of March.
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Preventing childhood obesity
Funding to help families.
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Reduced working week for healthcare staff
Implementation of Agenda for Change recommendations.
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National Care Service Bill
Parliament agrees general Stage 1 principles
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Chairs for Eljamel Inquiry and Reviews appointed
Significant step towards establishing Public Inquiry.
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Speeding up cancer diagnoses
Report shows impact of Scotland’s first fast-track cancer diagnostic services.
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Improving the nation’s diet
Move to restrict promotions on unhealthy food and drink.
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One million payments for Scotland’s carers
£280 million paid to carers since launch of Carer’s Allowance Supplement