Physical activity and sport
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Realistic Medicine: Survey Highlights
The 2025 Realistic Medicine Survey reveals professionals’ views on progress towards the 2025 vision, including support for practising Realistic Medicine, barriers encountered, and future priorities to deliver outcomes that matter to people and help create a more sustainable health and care system.
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Whole Family Support Through General Practice: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment
The child rights and wellbeing impact assessment for the Whole Family Support Through General Practice.
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Whole Family Support Through General Practice: equality impact assessment
Equality impact assessment of the Whole Family Support Through General Practice Project.
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Play: vision statement and action plan 2025 to 2030
Vision statement and action plan designed to reflect the vision of play for Scotland for the next five years and the steps we will take within that time to achieve our vision and aim.
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Play: vision statement and action plan 2025 to 2030 - children's version
A children's version of Scotland's vision statement and action plan, designed to reflect the vision of play for Scotland for the next five years and the steps we will take within that time to achieve our vision and aim.
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Footcare guidance
A refresh of the personal footcare guidance which has been developed in line with the emerging programme of work around Care and Wellbeing, NHS Recovery and the delivery of sustainable services which provide the people of Scotland with the right care, at the right time and in the right place.
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Trends in Rural Scotland: a working paper (2025)
This compilation of time-series data shows Rural Scotland trends. It is accompanied by a data sheet. Key trends are shown for Agriculture, Marine, Transport, Housing, Population, Skills, Environment, Climate Change, Economy, Digital, Health, Social Care, Culture and Social Justice.
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Opportunities of Glasgow Games
Minister speaks at State of the City Economy conference.
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Football helping to tackle poverty
Extra Time partnership delivering for families.
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The Scottish Health Survey 2023 - volume 1: main report
This report presents results for the Scottish Health Survey 2023, providing information on the health and factors relating to health of people living in Scotland.
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The Scottish Health Survey 2023 - Volume 2: Technical Report
This publication presents information on the methodology and fieldwork from the Scottish Health Survey 2023.
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UEFA EURO 2028 Commercial Rights Protection: consultation analysis - easy read
Independent analysis of responses to the public consultation on proposed commercial rights protection measures for UEFA EURO 2028.
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UEFA EURO 2028 Commercial Rights Protection: consultation analysis - final report
Independent analysis of responses to the public consultation on proposed commercial rights protection measures for UEFA EURO 2028.
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Physical activity for health: framework
A framework for action to improve levels of physical activity at both national and local level which is firmly founded on evidence-based international guidance.
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National Islands Plan: Implementation Route Map 2024
Details how we will deliver our priorities over the lifetime of the National Islands Plan. It identifies the methods to monitor progress towards fulfilling the many commitments in the Plan and sets out timescales for delivery of our work.
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Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games proposal
Scottish Government announces support for plan to stage event in Glasgow.
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Scots Paralympians congratulated
First Minister: athletes at the top of their fields inspirational.
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Realistic Medicine - Taking Care: Chief Medical Officer for Scotland annual report 2023 to 2024
This is the Chief Medical Officer Professor Sir Gregor Smith's fourth annual report, and the eighth report on Realistic Medicine. The overarching aim of Realistic Medicine is to deliver better value care for patients, and for our health and care system.
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National Care Service (NCS): How to take part in the NCS National Forum 2024 - easy read
This easy read is an overview of the National Care Service (NCS) National Forum 2024. It has information about the event and how to attend for free. The event is open to everyone.
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First Minister congratulates Scots Olympians
Athletes commended for their performances.
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Learning: For All. For Life. A report from the Independent Review of Community Learning and Development (CLD)
This is the Report of the Independent Review of Community Learning and Development (CLD), which was led by Kate Still. The Independent Review began in December 2023 and was commissioned by the Minister for Higher and Further Education; and Veterans.
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Learning: For All. For Life. A report from the Independent Review of Community Learning and Development (CLD) – Learners Summary
This is a Learners Summary of the Report of the Independent Review of Community Learning and Development (CLD). The review was led by Kate Still. It began in December 2023 and was commissioned by the Minister for Higher and Further Education; and Veterans.
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Cleaner Air for Scotland 2 strategy: progress report
This sets out the policy framework for air quality in Scotland to 2026 and includes a comprehensive list of actions across ten policy areas. This third annual report summarises progress on actions since the last report in September 2023.
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Football activity club funding doubles to £4 million
Support to help families on low incomes with childcare.
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Scottish Government representation at Euro 2024
First Minister to attend opening match between Scotland and Germany.
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Tackling pyrotechnic misuse at football
Expert group to consider current legislation.
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Support for football focused mental wellbeing programme
Health Secretary announces additional £100,000 for the initiative.
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Protecting fans from ticket touts
Views sought on EURO 2028 legislation.
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UEFA EURO 2028 - commercial rights protection: consultation - easy read
This consultation paper seeks input from street traders, media owners, and businesses in event zones potentially impacted by EURO 2028 measures. We also seek input from residents and groups across Scotland on various measures, like street trading and ticket touting.
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UEFA EURO 2028 - proposed legislation: business and regulatory impact assessment - partial
This partial business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) estimates costs, benefits, and risks for proposed legislation to meet UEFA’s EURO 2028 requirements.
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UEFA EURO 2028 - commercial rights protection: consultation
This consultation paper seeks input from street traders, media owners, and businesses in event zones potentially impacted by EURO 2028 measures. We also seek input from residents and groups across Scotland on various measures, like street trading and ticket touting.
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Genomics in Scotland: Building our Future Strategy Summary
A five-year national strategy.
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Help for families during holidays
‘Extra Time’ partnership providing vital support.
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Consultation on international football broadcasting
Case for Scotland national team qualifiers to be free-to-air.
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Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill: consultation
We are committed to protecting, respecting and championing the rights of people with learning disabilities and neurodivergent people. This consultation on proposals for a Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill seeks the views of everyone on how we can do this.
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Scottish Household Survey 2022: Key Findings
Selected findings from the 2022 Scottish Household Survey, organised by topic area.
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The Scottish Health Survey 2022 – volume 1: main report
This report presents results for the Scottish Health Survey 2022, providing information on the health and factors relating to health of people living in Scotland.
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The Scottish Health Survey 2022 – volume 2: technical report
This publication presents information on the methodology and fieldwork from the Scottish Health Survey 2022.
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The Scottish Health Survey 2022: summary report
Key findings from the Scottish Health Survey 2022 report.
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Placing diverse communities at the heart of events
UCI Cycling World Championships support work on refreshed strategy.
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Cycling for everyone
2023 UCI Cycling World Championships celebrate inclusion.
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World’s biggest cycling event gets underway
People encouraged to celebrate the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships.
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National Islands Plan review: consultation
We are consulting on a review of the National Islands Plan, published in 2019. This review is required by the Islands (Scotland) Act 2018. We are seeking views on the impact and content of the current National Islands Plan.
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Cashback for Communities phase 6: children's rights and wellbeing impact assessment
Children's rights and wellbeing impact assessment for phase 6 of the CashBack for Communities programme.
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Cashback for Communities phase 6: island communities impact assessment
Island communities impact assessment for the CashBack for Communities programme.
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NHS Scotland - climate emergency and sustainability: annual report 2021 to 2022
Report for 2021 to 2022 providing information on; greenhouse gas emissions arising from the operations of NHS Scotland, actions which have been taken or are underway to reduce NHS Scotland’s greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impact, and actions to adapt to climate change.
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National Islands Plan: implementation route map 2023
Details how we will deliver on the commitments in the National Islands Plan, over the coming year.
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Scotland prepares for world’s biggest cycling event
One month until 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships.
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Fan Bank launches with £350,000 loan to Falkirk FC supporters
Delivering on commitment to widen community ownership in sport.
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Scottish Household Survey 2021 - telephone survey: key findings
A summary of the key findings from the Scottish Household Survey 2021 telephone survey.
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Equality, opportunity, community: New leadership - A fresh start
This publication sets out the First Minister’s vision for Scotland and the outcomes he and his government aim to achieve by 2026.
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Scottish Health Survey (2024 onwards): content review
We ran this questionnaire review in order to seek users' views on the content of the Scottish Health Survey (SHeS) from 2024 onwards.
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National Islands Plan Annual Report 2022
The Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 requires that a report is presented to Parliament each year setting out the progress made towards delivery of the National Islands Plan. This report sets out progress made during the 2022 reporting year.
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Scottish local government finance - Green Book: 2023-2024
Scottish Local Government Finance Settlement 2023-24: Funding Allocation Formula.
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Equipment and adaptations: guidance on provision - executive summary
Guidance outlining the responsibilities of NHS Scotland, Local Authorities, Integration Authorities, and their Housing and Education partners for the provision of equipment and adaptations, with the aim of supporting partnerships, across Scotland, to deliver a more equitable and accessible service.
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Equipment and adaptations: guidance on provision
Guidance outlining the responsibilities of NHS Scotland, Local Authorities, Integration Authorities, and their Housing and Education partners for the provision of equipment and adaptations, with the aim of supporting partnerships, across Scotland, to deliver a more equitable and accessible service.
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Countdown to the world’s biggest cycling event
2023 UCI Cycling World Championships in August ‘can have a lasting legacy’.
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Restricting alcohol advertising and promotion: consultation - easy read
This consultation seeks views on potential restrictions to alcohol advertising and promotion in Scotland.
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Restricting alcohol advertising and promotion: consultation
This consultation seeks views on potential restrictions to alcohol advertising and promotion in Scotland.
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Scottish Health Survey 2021 published
Scotland’s Chief Statistician released The Scottish Health Survey 2021 today. This publication provides information on the health of adults and children in Scotland.
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The Scottish Health Survey 2021 - volume 1: main report
Presents results for the Scottish Health Survey 2021, providing information on the health and factors relating to health of people living in Scotland.
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The Scottish Health Survey 2021 - volume 2: technical report
This publication pesents information on the methodology and fieldwork from the Scottish Health Survey 2021.
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The Scottish Health Survey 2021: summary report
Key findings from the Scottish Health Survey 2021 report.
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Health and social care strategy for older people: consultation analysis
An analysis report of the responses received to the consultation on a health and social care strategy for older people held in 2022.
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Creating Hope Together - suicide prevention strategy and action plan: equalities impact assessment
Equalities impact assessment (EQIA)for Scotland's suicide prevention strategy and action plan.
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Creating Hope Together - suicide prevention strategy and action plan: island communities impact assessment
Island communities impact assessment (ICIA) for Scotland's suicide prevention strategy and action plan.
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Creating Hope Together - suicide prevention strategy 2022 to 2032: easy read
Easy read version of Scotland's Suicide Prevention Strategy - Creating Hope Together - 2022 to 2025.
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Creating Hope Together - suicide prevention action plan 2022 to 2025: easy read
Easy read version of Scotland's Suicide Prevention Action Plan - Creating Hope Together - 2022-2025.
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Creating Hope Together: suicide prevention action plan 2022 to 2025
Scotland's Suicide Prevention Action Plan covering the period from 2022 to 2025.
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Creating Hope Together: suicide prevention strategy 2022 to 2032
Scotland's Suicide Prevention Strategy covering the period from 2022 to 2032.
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National Islands Plan: implementation route map 2022
Details how we will deliver our priorities over the lifetime of the National Islands Plan. It identifies the methods to monitor progress towards fulfilling the many commitments in the Plan and sets out timescales for delivery of our work.
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Prison population: physical health care needs
Research into physical health challenges experienced by people in prison. One of four studies on the health needs of Scotland's prison population.
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Prison population health needs: synthesis report
This report highlights common themes and recommendations from four health needs assessments of Scotland's prison population. The assessments cover physical health, mental health, social care and substance use related needs.
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Prison-based health and wellbeing interventions: evidence review and survey of provision
This study is a rapid review of the effectiveness of health and wellbeing interventions in prisons, and presents findings from a survey of Scotland's prisons on the extent to which these interventions are active.
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Supporting the Commonwealth Games
Cabinet Secretary looks ahead to major cycling event in Scotland.
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Neurological care and support - framework for action 2020-2025: midpoint progress report
The midpoint progress report marks the halfway point in the 5 year framework. It highlights key achievements, challenges and future priorities for improving neurology services as we continue to implement the framework.
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Suicide prevention strategy and action plan drafts: consultation
Consultation on drafts of a new suicide prevention strategy and action plan for Scotland.
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Scottish golf backed by £3m funding
Minister highlights benefits of support for unprecedented summer of golf.
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Rehabilitation and recovery: a person-centred approach
This paper presents the Once for Scotland approach to rehabilitation in a post-COVID era that is based on six principles of good rehabilitation. It aims to support individuals to live well with long-term conditions and ensure they can access rehabilitation that is personalised and outcome-focused.
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Volunteering action plan
Scotland’s volunteering action plan aims to create a Scotland where everyone can volunteer, more often, and throughout their lives. Designed to provide actions over a 10‐year period as a living plan. It seeks to raise the profile of volunteering and its impact on society.
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National Islands Plan: annual report 2021
The Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 requires that a report is presented to Parliament each year setting out the progress made towards delivery of the National Islands Plan.
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A Culture Strategy for Scotland
A Culture Strategy for Scotland shows how important culture is to Scotland’s prosperity and sets the future direction for supporting culture in Scotland.
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Health and social care strategy for older people: consultation
Consultation paper on a Health and Social Care Strategy for Older People.
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Health and social care strategy for older people: consultation - easy read
Easy read version of the consultation paper on a Health and Social Care Strategy for Older People.
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Scottish Household Survey – 2020 telephone survey
Experimental Statistics: Data being developed.
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Professional sport allocated £2.55 million of COVID support
Football, rugby, ice hockey, basketball and horse racing benefit.
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National drive for women and girls in sport
Sport and Active Living budget doubles to £100m.
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Sporting heroes back Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week
Series of events to increase participation.
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Eyes.Scot website: equality impact assessment
Equality impact assessment (EQIA) for the Eyes.Scot website, Scotland's new national website for eye care and eye health information.
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Funding to enhance football mental wellbeing programme
Changing Room – Extra Time launched.
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Summer offer for children and young people - 'Get Into Summer' programme: CRWIA stage 3
This child rights and wellbeing impact assessment concerns the £20 million summer offer for children and young people, one of the Scottish Government's 100 Days commitments.
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Summer offer for children and young people - 'Get Into Summer' programme: CRWIA stage 1
This child rights and wellbeing impact assessment concerns the £20 million summer offer for children and young people, one of the Scottish Government's 100 Days commitments.
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Summer offer for children and young people - 'Get Into Summer' programme: equality impact assessment
This EQIA concerns the £20 million summer offer for children and young people, one of the Scottish Government's 100 Days commitments.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) - experiences of vulnerable children, young people, and parents: research
This report presents findings from qualitative research conducted with a range of children, young people and parents in vulnerable or seldom heard groups, carried out to explore their lived experiences during and throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Glasgow Fan Zone
Test kits to be mailed to fans.
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Land use - getting the best from our land: strategy 2021 to 2026
Scotland's Third Land Use Strategy sets out our vision, objectives and policies to achieve sustainable land use. The strategy covers the next five years and aims to provide a more holistic understanding of our land, the demands we place upon it and the benefits we get from our land.
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Cleaner air for Scotland review: consultation analysis
Analysis of responses to the consultation on a draft new air quality strategy for Scotland.
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A New Future for Scotland's Town Centres: easy read
Easy read version of A New Future for Scotland's Town Centres
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A New Future for Scotland's Town Centres
In June 2020 we launched an independent collaborative review of the progress and scope of the 2013 Town Centre Action Plan. The Review group was asked to build on our town centre first approach and develop a refreshed vision for our towns and the means to achieve it.
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Emergency funding for sport
£55 million to help cover lost ticket revenue.
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Island communities impact assessments: guidance - consultation
Our islands face particular challenges around distance, geography, connectivity and demography, so it is important that policy makers consider these properly. The consultation on the guidance will help ensure that islands receive fair treatment tailored to their unique circumstances.
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Scottish Health Survey 2019 published
Scotland’s Chief Statistician today released the Scottish Health Survey 2019, providing information on the health, and factors relating to health, of adults and children in Scotland.
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Pilot football matches
Two test events to be played in front of home fans.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): framework for decision making - overview of public engagement
This report outlines the themes emerging from a rapid analysis of the public engagement exercise on our approach to decision making with regard to changes to the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown arrangements.
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Supporting communities affected by coronavirus
Local groups get a £10 million boost.
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Helping women through sport
Funding for Sport Relief projects championing gender equality.
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Ban on Euro 2020 ticket touting to become law
Bill unanimously passes final stage in Scottish Parliament.
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£27m funding for active travel
First Minister – Scotland acting locally as we lead globally on climate change.
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Free period products for sports clubs
Funding for 500 clubs to supply products.
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Sporting equality
Levelling the playing field for women and girls.
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UEFA European Championship Bill
Bill proposes to criminalise ticket touting for matches.
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Sport in Scotland report: response
This sets out the Scottish Government's response to the recommendations contained in the Jarvie Report 2019.
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Sport in Scotland: report
The purpose of the report is to offer observations and recommendations on the current Scottish sporting landscape with a view to facilitating a more streamlined and coherent voice for Scottish sport.
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School Healthy Living Survey
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Stay active, stay healthy
New lifestyle guidance for over-65s.
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AWPR supporting active travel
Matheson makes donation to local communities
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Investing in Scotland's mountain biking success
Funding to deliver health and economic gains.
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Securing the future of Scottish Motorsport
New regulations come into force.
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Economic benefits of hosting The Open revealed
Prestigious golf tournament worth £120 million to Scottish economy.
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Get Active, Stay Active
Ambition to cut physical inactivity by 15% across Scotland.
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Community Links Fund
Budget more than doubled for walking and cycling projects
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Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games legacy: outcome indicators April 2018
Report that tracks a set of outcome indicators which form part of the evaluation of the XX Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow in 2014.
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Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games legacy: summary findings April 2018
This is the summary of the final report on the evaluation of the Commonwealth Games 2014 legacy.
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Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games legacy: final evaluation report April 2018
This evaluation report of the Commonwealth Games 2014 legacy summarises previous findings and sets out new findings since the last report in 2015.
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Young people's participation in out of school activities: research findings
Findings from an online survey of young people aged 8 to 26.
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Put your best foot forward
Scots encouraged to start walking a mile a day.
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Sport funding to increase
Sports in Scotland to receive additional support for grassroots through to performance
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A healthier future - action and ambitions on diet, activity, and healthy weight: consultation
An open consultation on the proposals for improving diet and weight in Scotland. Responses will be used to inform the development of the final strategy.
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Time for bold action on obesity
Consultation on new strategy for a healthier future.
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Encouraging more girls into sport
Fund to increase participation.
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Women and Girls in Sport Week
Karate fastest growing sport for girls.
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Scottish household survey 2016: key findings
Short report summarising the key findings from the Scottish household survey 2016: annual report.
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Scottish household survey 2016: annual report
Results from the 2016 edition of the continuous survey based on a sample of the general population in private residences in Scotland.
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Encouraging more women into sport
Scotland to hold first-ever Women and Girls in Sport Week.
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Scotland: a Daily Mile Nation
All Scottish schools encouraged to take part.
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Games legacy lives on
Toolkit launched to help more people become active.
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Tickets for 2018 European Championships go on sale
Champion swimmer Ross Murdoch named as ambassador.
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Extra funds for sport
£2m support for governing bodies.
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Search for volunteers begins
More than 3,000 people sought for Glasgow 2018 European Championships.
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sportscotland hits 50/50
Gender equality following new board appointments.
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A sporting chance
Further funding announced to encourage Scots to take part in physical activity.
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Scottish household survey 2015: annual report
Report presenting reliable and up-to-date information on the composition, characteristics and behaviour of Scottish households.
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Supporter involvement in Scottish football clubs: consultation analysis
Analyses the responses to a consultation on supporter involvement in influencing, governing, bidding for and buying professional football clubs in Scotland.
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Supporter involvement in football clubs: working group report
Final report of the Scottish Government's Working Group on Supported Involvement in Football Clubs.
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Supporter involvement in football clubs: report
Final report of the Working Group on Supporter Involvement in Football Clubs (WGSIFC).
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A More Active Scotland - building a legacy from the Commonwealth Games
Our 10-year physical activity implementation plan.