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Scottish Public Finance Minister Ivan McKee has welcomed a report detailing spending by Scotland’s public bodies. Commenting on the Public Bodies Data Report, Mr McKee said it will provide ‘crucial clarity’ and inform work to establish how frontline services can continue to be prioritised. Mr McKee said: “The Scottish Government has made improving public Continue reading Report on Scottish public body expenditure
Reporter: Stuart Littleford A collaborative partnership between Sodexo’s Aberdeen-based Energy & Resources business and Sodexo-managed prison, HMP Addiewell will see 50 sleep pods donated to the Aberdeen Cyrenians, a registered charity dedicated to supporting vulnerable people and those experiencing homelessness. Sodexo is committed to contributing positively to the communities in which it operates and Continue reading Prison rehabilitation scheme helps fight homelessness with sleep pods donated to Aberdeen Cyrenians
Scottish Health Secretary announces additional £100,000 for the initiative. A programme which uses football to promote mental health and wellbeing has received additional funding from Scottish Government. The Changing Room – Extra Time initiative has been awarded £100,000 for a fourth year. It builds on The Changing Room – a 12-week programme which takes Continue reading Support for football focused mental wellbeing programme
Scotland’s largest construction trade body, SELECT, says the Scottish Government needs to set minimum standards of competence for installers as well as installations as it seeks to implement new domestic heating standards. The campaigning electrical association also says that any new plans also have to take into account the capacity of the energy network Continue reading SELECT warns that the competence of installers is paramount as the Scottish Government seeks to introduce new Heat in Buildings standards
In response to the publication of Police Scotland’s evaluation of the Proportionate Response to Crime pilot in the North East of Scotland, Justice Secretary Angela Constance said: “Police Scotland have consistently stated that officers in the north-east will continue to investigate all reported crimes, with every case fully assessed and given a proportionate response Continue reading Statement on Police Scotland’s Proportionate Response to Crime pilot evaluation
Once-for-Scotland project uses Tactuum’s Quris platform to make clinical guidance and policy tools available to clinicians when and where they need them Clinicians in Scotland have easy access to clinical guidelines and validated decision support tools using the Right Decision Service (RDS), built on technology developed by Tactuum. The RDS is a once-for-Scotland national Continue reading NHS Scotland’s Right Decision Service built on Tactuum technology
Reporter: Stuart Littleford The findings of an internal audit review into the use of Scottish Government electronic purchase cards (ePC) have been published. The review was commissioned by the First Minister following the public release of significant amounts of ePC spending data in August. The review was undertaken by Continue reading Review of electronic purchase cards
Radiology teams and other healthcare professionals throughout the NHS in Scotland are to benefit from a new agreement that will see a cloud-based enterprise imaging service delivered across 15 NHS boards by international medical imaging IT company Sectra. The agreement with NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) will provide tools that will support healthcare teams Continue reading Contract for NHS Scotland diagnostic imaging technology awarded to Sectra
Commenting on Scottish GDP estimates, which show the economy grew by 0.4% in the three months to September, Wellbeing Economy Secretary Neil Gray said: “These figures show the robustness of the Scottish economy, despite the stiff headwinds faced by countries around the world. We don’t under-estimate the seriousness of a cost-of-living crisis which Continue reading Wellbeing Economy Secretary comments on latest GDP figures
Shirley-Anne Somerville It remains the government’s ‘firm intention’ to hold National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher exams this Spring, Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville has restated. Taking into consideration ongoing disruption within schools, the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) has decided to invoke its Scenario 2 contingency and will provide revision support in early March Continue reading Scotland: Exams on track
Susan Venables, founder and client services director at Highland Marketing The NHS has already made a commitment to become the first net zero health and care system in the world. It’s time for digital health vendors to think about their role – and to be ready to talk about how they are tackling Continue reading Cop26 shows it’s time for health tech to act on climate change
CICV Forum – Ivan McKee The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has pledged its ongoing commitment to the Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) and has warmly welcomed its new Chair, Scottish Government Minister Ivan McKee. The unique collaboration of trade associations, professional bodies, companies and individuals is now a key contributor to the Continue reading CICV Forum welcomes new Construction Leadership Forum Chair and pledges to continue on path of collaboration and co-operation
Software consultancy Scott Logic has been awarded a new contract to act as implementation and development partner on the Scottish Government‘s digital identity programme. The digital identity programme is part of the Scottish Government’s Digital Strategy actions to build a suite of common platforms to be adopted across the public sector, transforming government. The commitment Continue reading Scott Logic awarded contract to develop the Scottish Government’s digital identity platform
Thousands of SMEs across Scotland are set to benefit from vital free support after the Economy Secretary Fiona Hyslop announced that it was trebling funding for msp The £1.5m of funding is considered a critical lifeline for helping many businesses to overcome the exceptional challenges brought about by COVID-19. Now in its fifth year, DigitalBoost Continue reading Thousands of Scotland SMEs to benefit from free DigitalBoost support thanks to treble funding boost
Gordon Mole Reporter: Steve Harrison The Institute of Economic Development (IED) has added Fife Council’s business and employability specialist to its Board of Directors. Gordon Mole, who moved to Scotland two years ago from a role as Head of Culture and Environment Services at Ipswich Borough Council, is responsible for employability, economic policy, Continue reading Fife Council employability expert takes Institute of Economic Development role
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