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Samaritans Scotland tells us that, in Scotland, men are three times more likely than women to die by suicide, and that middle-aged men experience higher suicide rates than other groups.
Two specialist nurses work alongside a consultant in paediatric palliative medicine to share specialist knowledge and improve care for children who—sadly—are likely to die young. They also work to ensure that the intensive support that their families need is provided.
As Angela Constance is well aware, getting everything that the Scottish Government requires, whether in respect of the transfer of social security powers or other powers, can sometimes be very difficult.
The ScaleUp Institute emphasises that peer networks are the most powerful way to transfer learning and expertise. Is it right that there is almost a nationalised public support system?
Initially, there was a £20 million cut for universities and a £26 million cut for colleges. More recently, there was a £26 million cut to pay for pay rises for teachers, and there was another £56 million cut from demand-led courses.