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Publications
Consultations
Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 Remedial Order 2026: consultation analysis and SG response
23 July 2026
Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 Remedial Order 2026: consultation analysis and SG response - easy read version
23 July 2026
Adult victims of human trafficking and exploitation: guidance on support - consultation: easy read
04 May 2026
Statistics and research
News
Ministers host discussions on food affordability
Summit on tackling rising food costs
Transforming childcare
New support for families to be phased in from next year.
Supporting families to thrive
Expanding access to “national front door” to family support.
People and directorates
Cabinet Secretary and Ministers
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Kirsten Oswald MSP
Directorates
- Children and Families Directorate
- Early Learning and Childcare Directorate
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- Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate