Funding boost to tackle gender-based violence
More than 100 organisations across Scotland, including several in Renfrewshire North and West, will benefit from an additional £2.4 million in funding through the Delivering Equally Safe Fund.
Future of foster care discussed by Renfrewshire foster carers
Renfrewshire’s foster carers got together to talk about the future of foster care in Scotland. The event in Johnstone Town Hall was the final one held for the Scottish Government’s
Deadline approaching for school age payment applications
Parents and carers urged not to miss out on support worth over £300.
MSP Don-Innes condemns Labour’s ‘betrayal of WASPI women’
Natalie Don-Innes MSP has slammed Labour for ‘betraying a generation of women’ after DWP Secretary Liz Kendall confirmed the Labour Government will not deliver compensation after a recommendation from the
New Scottish Government breakfast club funding welcomed
Thousands of children from disadvantaged backgrounds will benefit from free breakfasts, due to to £3 million from the Scottish Government.
Calls for the UK Government to scrap charity lottery sales cap
The Scottish Government is pressing the UK Government to lift the £50 million annual cap on charity lottery sales, which limits the potential of Scotland’s charities to raise much-needed funds
Consultation open to ensure foster care system is fit for the future
People are being encouraged to share their views on plans for the future of foster care in Scotland.
Reforms planned to improved support for crime victims
Victims of crime will receive improved support, advice and information as part of planned reforms to the Victim Notification Scheme (VNS).
£57 million paid to families in Scotland to help with the food shop
Families getting a Scottish benefit to help them buy healthy foods are being urged to check their balance on their prepaid card.
MSP welcomes boost for Social Security support for families in Renfrewshire
MSP Natalie Don-Innes has welcomed the news that the Scottish Government will enshrine in law the requirement to increase social security payments each year in line with inflation.