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Official Report Meeting date: 16 May 2019

Social Security Committee 16 May 2019

Have that 20 per cent of people who have contacted Citizens Advice since 1 April this year all had protected date of claim from their first contact with Citizens Advice?

Official Report Meeting date: 1 December 2020

Meeting of the Parliament (Hybrid) 01 December 2020

Self-harm is mentioned in almost one in four contacts that under-18-year-olds make with Samaritans’ helpline service.

Official Report Meeting date: 18 February 2026

Criminal Justice Committee 18 February 2026 [Draft]

They now have the enhanced mental health pathway—they know who to contact, and it is guaranteed that they will have contact with a mental health professional in their area.

Last updated: 18 March 2026

Prisoners Early Release Misc Amendment etc Regs 2026 17 March 2026

SPS officers meet with each person affected to assess their accommodation, welfare, travel, family contact, and throughcare support needs.

Last updated: 2 March 2026

Neurodivergence in Scotland COSLA 2 March 2026

This is also true of wider policy development, for example on reduced class contact time where COSLA continue to work with Scottish Government and the Trade Unions to make meaningful progress.

Last updated: 12 February 2026

Neurodivergence in Scotland Dyslexia Scotland 12 February 2026

For many, the cost of the dyslexia assessment is a barrier to the young person. 80% of our research respondents stating that the cost of independent assessment prevents or discourages identification, resulting in continued difficulties with literacy, participation in education and career development throughout adulthood. In 2025, 57% of people contacting ou...

Last updated: 11 February 2026

FPACLegacyIssues_CarnegieUK_11Feb26

Therefore, Parliament should: embed the NPF in scrutiny of budgets and legislation; monitor progress on public service reform through the lens of national outcomes; and ensure clear accountability mechanisms that connect reform plans and activity to measurable wellbeing improvements. Contact: Stuart Mackinnon - Head of Communications and Advocacy, Carnegie ...

Last updated: 9 January 2026

NAFD response Funeral Support Payment

We urge the Government and Social Security Scotland, rather than to dismiss the concerns of the funeral sector as it has done on these issues up until now, to have an open and constructive dialogue with the NAFD and other representatives of the sector, and this review is the perfect time to do so. 5 N ational Association of Funeral Directors December 2025 Contact: Nick Britten on [email protected] 6 pdf. application/pdf. 83663.

Last updated: 8 January 2026

Audit Scotland Member Information for Applicants 2026

Equal Opportunities We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and treatment and to eliminating unfair discrimination in our appointment practices. 4 If you require any of the documentation in an alternative format, or you have any queries about the post or the selection process, please contact Heather MacLennan, The Scottish Parliament, Edinburg...