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Since launching in 2019, the Scottish Government has provided £56.9 million to over 29,000 people to help pay for funeral costs at a time when they need it most. S6W-37260
A change in circumstances or a child’s own need and risk profile may mean that an alternative to secure care represents a more appropriate placement.Secure centres have robust matching procedures in place, following the Care Inspectorate’s Admissions Guidance for Residential Services.The Children’s Social Work Statistics 2023-24 – Secure Care Stats provide details of the number of admissions to this type of accommodation. S6W...
The UK Government has promised £200 million from within the National Wealth Fund to ensure that any gap between the cessation of refining and the phasing in of new projects is as brief as possible, and the process for identifying projects is continuing at pace. S6W-37068
At the heart of our approach is ensuring a just transition for Scotland’s valued and highly skilled oil and gas workforces to a net-zero future. S6W-36728
The National CAMHS specification includes a clear expectation that children and young people whose referral is not accepted for CAMHS are sensitively and appropriately signposted to a more suitable service.CAMHS waiting times statistics are published quarterly by PHS: https://publichealthscotland.scot/publications/child-and-adolescent-mental-health-services-camhs-waiting-times/child-and-adolescent-mental-health-services-camhs-waiting-times-quarter-ending-december-2024/ S6W...
Our Service Renewal Framework due to publish in the summer will explore opportunities to redesign the delivery of corporate functions as an integral element of the investment in new business systems including exploring using digital enablement to manage demand and improve access to services. S6W-37157
The Location Based Reviews will identify opportunities for sharing across the Public Sector Estate.We are actively engaged in discussions with other Public Bodies on their accommodation requirements and exploring colocation options with them to maximise the effective use of estate and exiting buildings and leases where appropriate. S6W-36993
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
30 April 2025
As of the end of March 2025, payments totalling £12.8 million have been made to registered suppliers for a total of 5,073 connections across Scotland, including 244 in Dumfries and Galloway and 313 in the Scottish Borders. S6W-36604