National Autistic Society announces grants for charity projects supporting autistic people. By Niall Christie, Third Force News (TFN)
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27 February 2026
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A charity in Scotland is among the recipients
The National Autistic Society has announced this year’s successful charities who are to be awarded grants for their work to support autistic people and their families.
The charity launched the annual Boshier Grant Scheme in 2023, in partnership with Thea and Peter Boshier.
Government told to “fund social care like it matters” By Niall Christie, Third Force News (TFN)
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11 February 2026
by Niall Christie
CCPS warns of estimated £19million funding shortfall identified in budget.
The Coalition of Care and Support Providers in Scotland (CCPS) is calling on the Scottish Government to reverse a decision made in this year’s budget which is projected to create a shortfall of around £19m across the social care sector.
Urgent warning sounded over the future of Scotland's social care services - By Graham Martin from Third Force News (TFN)
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27 February 2026
by Graham Martin
Cuts will impact crucial services and third sector organisations
An alarm bell has been rung on the future of social care services in Scotland.
Audit Scotland has produced a report saying that mounting financial pressures are forcing tough decisions on the country’s Integrated Joint Boards (IJBs), which are leading to devastating cuts.
Call for new Disabled People’s Access and Opportunities Bill from Scottish charity. By Niall Christie, Third Force News (TFN)
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17 February 2026
by Niall Christie
The campaign was launched by Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland
A Scottish spina bifada charity has launched a new campaign pushing for a bill which would increase opportunities for disabled people across the country.
Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland has launched its Choose Opportunity campaign, which would aim to lift disabled people out of poverty and break down barriers to opportunity.
News from the Equality and Human Rights Commission. Wed 11/02/2026
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Council Tax Reduction: why we need to spread the word - Myles Fitt head of financial health at Citizens Advice Scotland.
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2 February 2026
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Myles Fitt on finding the balance supporting those in need and protecting local authority income
Council Tax is a vital source of income for cash-strapped local authorities helping deliver services for communities across Scotland.
It is also the most common type of debt the CAB service sees every year. One key reason is that for those on low incomes, paying Council Tax competes with essential daily living costs.
NHS Health Research Authority Clinical Trials update - 28 January 2026
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Fife Council Garden Care Scheme
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If you have a council tenancy and meet any of the requirements below you can apply to join the Garden Care Scheme. Tenants who are part of this scheme. Tenants who are part of scheme have their garden maintained by the Grounds Maintenance Service on behalf of Housing Services.
Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund is Now Open Wed 24/09/2025
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Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund is Now Open Wed 24/09/2025
RNIB Scotland election manifesto launched: action needed on sight loss and to improve lives - Third Force News (TFN)
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23 September 2025
by Graham Martin
The document has been launched during National Eye Health Week
Leading sight loss charity RNIB Scotland has launched its manifesto, urging all political parties to commit to action ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections.
Heating cost help - Winter Heating Payment (WHP) has replaced the UK Government’s Cold Weather Payment (CWP) in Scotland
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Find out about heating help you might be entitled to at the mygov.scot website
Winter Heating Payment (WHP) has replaced the UK Government’s Cold Weather Payment (CWP) in Scotland, and provides a stable, reliable, annual payment to people in receipt of certain benefits who might have extra heating needs during the winter.
Heating cost help - Winter Heating Payment (WHP) has replaced the UK Government’s Cold Weather Payment (CWP) in Scotland
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Find out about heating help you might be entitled to at the mygov.scot website
Winter Heating Payment (WHP) has replaced the UK Government’s Cold Weather Payment (CWP) in Scotland, and provides a stable, reliable, annual payment to people in receipt of certain benefits who might have extra heating needs during the winter.
Winter Heating Payment (WHP) has replaced the UK Government’s Cold Weather Payment (CWP) in Scotland
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Find out about heating help you might be entitled to at the mygov.scot website
Winter Heating Payment (WHP) has replaced the UK Government’s Cold Weather Payment (CWP) in Scotland, and provides a stable, reliable, annual payment to people in receipt of certain benefits who might have extra heating needs during the winter.
Heating cost help - Winter Heating Payment (WHP) has replaced the UK Government’s Cold Weather Payment (CWP) in Scotland
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Find out about heating help you might be entitled to at the mygov.scot website
Winter Heating Payment (WHP) has replaced the UK Government’s Cold Weather Payment (CWP) in Scotland, and provides a stable, reliable, annual payment to people in receipt of certain benefits who might have extra heating needs during the winter.
Briefing on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill at House of Commons - Equality and Human Rights Commission
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We have set out our view on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill ahead of its second reading.
Assisted dying is a complex and sensitive topic and we have not taken a position in favour or opposed to it. Instead, we have produced a briefing that highlights key equality and human rights issues arising from this legislation.
Fife Centre for Equalities, Equalities Digest Week Commencing 17 June 2024
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Use of raw flour - Care Inspectorate
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Following our provider update on 30 April, where we highlighted the Food Standards Agency guidance regarding the use of raw flour, we have received questions and concerns from providers. We understand the importance of addressing these concerns and providing some reassurance to the sector. However, as the regulator, it is our duty to direct providers to relevant guidance, especially when it comes to potential risks to the health of children.
Newly revised SSSC codes for social service workers and employers - Care Inspectorate Thu 02/05/2024
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The Scottish Social Services Council have revised the Codes of Practice for Social Service Workers and Employers, which came into effect on 1 May. The codes set out the standards of practice and behaviour expected of everyone who works in social services in Scotland and the standards expected of employers of social service workers in Scotland. The Care Inspectorate takes account of the code for employers to help reinforce employers’ roles and responsibilities. Please take time to review the updated codes.
The above information is from Provider update for adult and older people services from the Care Inspectorate Thu 02/05/2024
Find out more about our work at: www.careinspectorate.com
New guidance on vitamin D supplements for residents in adult care homes - from the Care Inspectorate
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We have published new guidance on offering vitamin D nutritional supplements to eligible residents in adult care homes.
The guidance was developed by a Scottish Government Short Life Working Group (SLWG) comprising care homes and those that support care homes. The SLWG recommended that care home staff discuss vitamin D supplements with residents and/or their representatives and that any decisions should be considered on an individual basis, considering people’s personal choice, needs and circumstances. The guidance materials, which were successfully piloted in some care homes, aim to support care home staff with these conversations.
The guidance and a supporting letter for care homes can be found on The Hub.
The above information is from improvement update newsletter from the Care Inspectorate Thu 07/03/2024
Find out more about our work at: www.careinspectorate.com
Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Newsletter. News and events from across the Third Sector Fri 05/01/2024
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Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Newsletter. News and events from across the Third Sector Fri 05/01/2024
Care Inspectorate Care News Wed 20/12/2023
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Care Inspectorate Care News Wed 20/12/2023
Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Newsletter News and events from across the Third Sector Fri 10/11/2023
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Inspection guidance - Care Inspectorate
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We have published new guidance on how we regulate and inspect registered care services. It explains our approach, how we use our quality frameworks and gather evidence and how we evaluate the quality of individual care services. It also explains what happens before, during and after our inspections.
The above information is from Provider update for adult and older people services from the Care Inspectorate Newsletter Thu 01/06/2023
Find out more about our work at: www.careinspectorate.com
The Public Sector Equality Duty: why was it introduced? - from the Equality and Human Rights Commission EHRC Scotland Equality Law Bulletin - May 2023
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The Public Sector Equality Duty was introduced in 2011 and extended protection across the protected characteristics listed in the Equality Act.
To mark Stephen Lawrence Day this year, Max Edelstyn (Principal - Interventions at the EHRC) blogged about the origins of the PSED, and how it is used to help public bodies make the best decisions possible.
The above information is from the Equality and Human Rights Commission EHRC Scotland Equality Law Bulletin - May 2023 Newsletter Fri 26/05/2023
Public Sector Equality Duty technical guidance - from the Equality and Human Rights Commission EHRC Scotland Equality Law Bulletin - May 2023
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Our Public Sector Equality Duty technical guidance for Scotland has been updated, to bring it up to date with the latest statutes and case law.
This guidance helps public bodies in Scotland better understand their responsibilities. It provides an authoritative, comprehensive and technical guide to the detail of the law in Scotland.
The above information is from the Equality and Human Rights Commission EHRC Scotland Equality Law Bulletin - May 2023 Newsletter Fri 26/05/2023
Extra protections for pregnant women and those taking parental leave - From the Equality and Human Rights Commission EHRC Scotland Equality Law Bulletin - May 2023 Newsletter
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We welcome that the Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Bill received Royal Asset to become law yesterday. This means that pregnant women, and those taking parental leave, will now have extra protection from redundancy.
Extra protections for pregnant women and those taking parental leave
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We welcome that the Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Bill received Royal Asset to become law yesterday. This means that pregnant women, and those taking parental leave, will now have extra protection from redundancy.
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Scottish Government withdraw face mask and face covering guidance
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Following a review, the Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care and the Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport have agreed to withdraw the ‘Coronavirus (COVID-19): use of face coverings in social care settings including adult care homes’ guidance and the ‘Coronavirus (COVID-19): extended use of face masks and face coverings in hospitals, primary care and community healthcare settings’ guidance.
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Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Health and Social Care e-Bulletin - May 2023
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Clarifying the definition of 'sex' in the Equality Act
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On 21 February 2023, the Minister for Women and Equalities (MfWE) asked for our advice on the definition of the protected characteristic of sex in the Equality Act 2010.
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- Abuse of autistic people and people with learning disabilities in in-patient settings
- Public Sector Equality Duty - Technical guidance update
- Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Latest news and updates 13-04-2023
- First Minister urged to take action on new human rights plan - Third Force News (TFN)
- Guidance on repurposing medicines during the pandemic to be withdrawn - Care Inspectorate
- The National Carer Organisations have today launched a campaign calling on the Scottish Government to include a Carers Cost of Living Fund in the budget.
- Send us your good news stories - Care Inspectorate
- Updated face mask poster for social care settings (No change to guidance) - Care Inspectorate
- Introduction webinar to the Nurse Agencies Quality Framework and Self-evaluation toolkit - Care Inspectorate
- Quality framework for nurse agencies - Care Inspectorate
- Funding body promises rise in grant levels
- Law review promises a new, positive vision of mental health
- Scottish Government's Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy consultation - our response - Equality and Human Rights Commission
- Pontins investigation – call for evidence closes in October - Equality and Human Rights Commission
- The Bill of Rights has been paused - our response - Equality and Human Rights Commission
- Race discrimination case settles thanks to our Legal Support Scheme - Equality and Human Rights Commission
- Addressing discrimination in the use of artificial intelligence - Equality and Human Rights Commission
- Our response to allegations around mistreatment of people in Edenfield Centre Mental Health Unit
- New print version of The Highway Code is available to buy
- Boost for low paid as living wage increases today
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