Council Tax Reduction: why we need to spread the word - Myles Fitt head of financial health at Citizens Advice Scotland.
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2 February 2026
by Myles Fitt
Myles Fitt on finding the balance supporting those in need and protecting local authority income
Council Tax is a vital source of income for cash-strapped local authorities helping deliver services for communities across Scotland.
It is also the most common type of debt the CAB service sees every year. One key reason is that for those on low incomes, paying Council Tax competes with essential daily living costs.
NHS Health Research Authority Clinical Trials update - 28 January 2026
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NHS Health Research Authority Clinical Trials update - 28 January 2026
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Resolutions for Universal Credit, by Erica Young, Citizens Advice Scotland.
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19 January 2026
by Erica Young
Erica Young asks if we can hope for progress on poverty in 2026
We all face higher energy bills, additional food expenses and pressure to spend more throughout the coldest months. For people with household budgets reliant on Universal Credit (UC), meeting even basic needs can be overwhelming.
Read more: Resolutions for Universal Credit, by Erica Young, Citizens Advice Scotland.
Grants programme announced to support free legal advice in Scotland, by Niall Christie, Third Force News (TFN)
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19 January 2026
by Niall Christie
A new £3.9million scheme by the Access to Justice Foundation has been unveiled.
A new, three-year unrestricted grants programme will support the delivery of free legal advice in Scotland, it has been announced.
The Access to Justice Foundation has unveiled its new £3.9million fund that will support advice organisations in Scotland.
Fuel fund helps thousands to stay connected, Rab Armour, Third Force News (TFN)
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20 January 2026
by Rab Armour
Helps those with prepayment meters
A fund has delivered more than £1.1 million of vital energy support to households across Scotland, helping prevent self-disconnection and support people facing acute financial hardship.
Read more: Fuel fund helps thousands to stay connected, Rab Armour, Third Force News (TFN)
Funding Opportunities from Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Health and Social Care e-Bulletin Mon 19/01/2026
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Funding Opportunities from Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Health and Social Care e-Bulletin Mon 19/01/2026
Sign up for Fife Council Bin Notifications
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Sign up for Bin Notifications with Fife Council to make it even easier to know which bin to put out each week. By registering and simply signing up with your email, you will get a handy email the day before collection with the bin colour due. You can cancel anytime with a quick link in your email.
Fife Council Garden Care Scheme
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If you have a council tenancy and meet any of the requirements below you can apply to join the Garden Care Scheme. Tenants who are part of this scheme. Tenants who are part of scheme have their garden maintained by the Grounds Maintenance Service on behalf of Housing Services.
Rights. Equality. Inclusion. - (The Scottish Commission for People with Learning Disabilities (SCLD) Third Force News (TFN) )
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12 December 2025
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SPONSORED CONTENT: The Scottish Commission for People with Learning Disabilities (SCLD) on its priorities for the Holyrood election
People with learning disabilities in Scotland continue to face profound, long-standing inequalities. These inequalities touch every part of life, from health, housing, education and employment to relationships and inclusion in the community.
Long-read exclusive: Girlguiding UK facing wide-ranging repercussions after ban on trans women and girls
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12 December 2025
by Niall Christie
After a major change to its equality and diversity policy, the UK-wide charity has found itself at the centre of a storm
“A Guide is a good friend and a sister to all Guides.” For hundreds of thousands of young people across the UK, these are words to live by, values driven into you from an early age that will hopefully follow you into adulthood.
Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund is Now Open Wed 24/09/2025
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Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund is Now Open Wed 24/09/2025
RNIB Scotland election manifesto launched: action needed on sight loss and to improve lives - Third Force News (TFN)
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23 September 2025
by Graham Martin
The document has been launched during National Eye Health Week
Leading sight loss charity RNIB Scotland has launched its manifesto, urging all political parties to commit to action ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections.
Heating cost help - Winter Heating Payment (WHP) has replaced the UK Government’s Cold Weather Payment (CWP) in Scotland
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Find out about heating help you might be entitled to at the mygov.scot website
Winter Heating Payment (WHP) has replaced the UK Government’s Cold Weather Payment (CWP) in Scotland, and provides a stable, reliable, annual payment to people in receipt of certain benefits who might have extra heating needs during the winter.
Heating cost help - Winter Heating Payment (WHP) has replaced the UK Government’s Cold Weather Payment (CWP) in Scotland
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Find out about heating help you might be entitled to at the mygov.scot website
Winter Heating Payment (WHP) has replaced the UK Government’s Cold Weather Payment (CWP) in Scotland, and provides a stable, reliable, annual payment to people in receipt of certain benefits who might have extra heating needs during the winter.
Winter Heating Payment (WHP) has replaced the UK Government’s Cold Weather Payment (CWP) in Scotland
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Find out about heating help you might be entitled to at the mygov.scot website
Winter Heating Payment (WHP) has replaced the UK Government’s Cold Weather Payment (CWP) in Scotland, and provides a stable, reliable, annual payment to people in receipt of certain benefits who might have extra heating needs during the winter.
Heating cost help - Winter Heating Payment (WHP) has replaced the UK Government’s Cold Weather Payment (CWP) in Scotland
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Find out about heating help you might be entitled to at the mygov.scot website
Winter Heating Payment (WHP) has replaced the UK Government’s Cold Weather Payment (CWP) in Scotland, and provides a stable, reliable, annual payment to people in receipt of certain benefits who might have extra heating needs during the winter.
Briefing on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill at House of Commons - Equality and Human Rights Commission
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We have set out our view on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill ahead of its second reading.
Assisted dying is a complex and sensitive topic and we have not taken a position in favour or opposed to it. Instead, we have produced a briefing that highlights key equality and human rights issues arising from this legislation.
Fife Centre for Equalities, Equalities Digest Week Commencing 17 June 2024
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Fife Centre for Equalities, Equalities Digest Week Commencing 17 June 2024
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Use of raw flour - Care Inspectorate
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Following our provider update on 30 April, where we highlighted the Food Standards Agency guidance regarding the use of raw flour, we have received questions and concerns from providers. We understand the importance of addressing these concerns and providing some reassurance to the sector. However, as the regulator, it is our duty to direct providers to relevant guidance, especially when it comes to potential risks to the health of children.
Newly revised SSSC codes for social service workers and employers - Care Inspectorate Thu 02/05/2024
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The Scottish Social Services Council have revised the Codes of Practice for Social Service Workers and Employers, which came into effect on 1 May. The codes set out the standards of practice and behaviour expected of everyone who works in social services in Scotland and the standards expected of employers of social service workers in Scotland. The Care Inspectorate takes account of the code for employers to help reinforce employers’ roles and responsibilities. Please take time to review the updated codes.
The above information is from Provider update for adult and older people services from the Care Inspectorate Thu 02/05/2024
Find out more about our work at: www.careinspectorate.com
Care surveys for people who use care at home and housing support services - Care Inspectorate Thu 02/05/2024
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We want people to be able to meaningfully engage with our inspections in a way that suits them best
Tissue viability tool - Care Inspectorate Thu 02/05/2024
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We have published this tissue viability tool to support service providers, managers and staff to assess their policy and practice against standards and good practice guidance. This may be used to help inform their wider evaluation and improvement plan and how to support improved outcomes for people who experience care.
Read more: Tissue viability tool - Care Inspectorate Thu 02/05/2024
Equality Act claims under the Simple Procedure court process in Scotland - Equality and Human Rights Commission EHRC Scotland
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Our Scotland Legal Team recently published a short blog explaining what Simple Procedure is and how to raise an Equality Act claim under Simple Procedure.
The above information is from the Equality and Human Rights Commission EHRC Scotland Equality Law Bulletin - March 2024 Newsletter Fri 29/03/2024
New guidance on vitamin D supplements for residents in adult care homes - from the Care Inspectorate
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We have published new guidance on offering vitamin D nutritional supplements to eligible residents in adult care homes.
The guidance was developed by a Scottish Government Short Life Working Group (SLWG) comprising care homes and those that support care homes. The SLWG recommended that care home staff discuss vitamin D supplements with residents and/or their representatives and that any decisions should be considered on an individual basis, considering people’s personal choice, needs and circumstances. The guidance materials, which were successfully piloted in some care homes, aim to support care home staff with these conversations.
The guidance and a supporting letter for care homes can be found on The Hub.
The above information is from improvement update newsletter from the Care Inspectorate Thu 07/03/2024
Find out more about our work at: www.careinspectorate.com
Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Newsletter. News and events from across the Third Sector Fri 05/01/2024
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Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Newsletter. News and events from across the Third Sector Fri 05/01/2024
Care Inspectorate Care News Wed 20/12/2023
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Care Inspectorate Care News Wed 20/12/2023
Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Newsletter News and events from across the Third Sector Fri 10/11/2023
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Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Newsletter News and events from across the Third Sector Fri 10/11/2023
Inspection guidance - Care Inspectorate
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We have published new guidance on how we regulate and inspect registered care services. It explains our approach, how we use our quality frameworks and gather evidence and how we evaluate the quality of individual care services. It also explains what happens before, during and after our inspections.
The above information is from Provider update for adult and older people services from the Care Inspectorate Newsletter Thu 01/06/2023
Find out more about our work at: www.careinspectorate.com
The Public Sector Equality Duty: why was it introduced? - from the Equality and Human Rights Commission EHRC Scotland Equality Law Bulletin - May 2023
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The Public Sector Equality Duty was introduced in 2011 and extended protection across the protected characteristics listed in the Equality Act.
To mark Stephen Lawrence Day this year, Max Edelstyn (Principal - Interventions at the EHRC) blogged about the origins of the PSED, and how it is used to help public bodies make the best decisions possible.
The above information is from the Equality and Human Rights Commission EHRC Scotland Equality Law Bulletin - May 2023 Newsletter Fri 26/05/2023
Public Sector Equality Duty technical guidance - from the Equality and Human Rights Commission EHRC Scotland Equality Law Bulletin - May 2023
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Our Public Sector Equality Duty technical guidance for Scotland has been updated, to bring it up to date with the latest statutes and case law.
This guidance helps public bodies in Scotland better understand their responsibilities. It provides an authoritative, comprehensive and technical guide to the detail of the law in Scotland.
The above information is from the Equality and Human Rights Commission EHRC Scotland Equality Law Bulletin - May 2023 Newsletter Fri 26/05/2023
- Extra protections for pregnant women and those taking parental leave - From the Equality and Human Rights Commission EHRC Scotland Equality Law Bulletin - May 2023 Newsletter
- Extra protections for pregnant women and those taking parental leave
- Scottish Government withdraw face mask and face covering guidance
- Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Health and Social Care e-Bulletin - May 2023
- Clarifying the definition of 'sex' in the Equality Act
- Abuse of autistic people and people with learning disabilities in in-patient settings
- Public Sector Equality Duty - Technical guidance update
- Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Latest news and updates 13-04-2023
- First Minister urged to take action on new human rights plan - Third Force News (TFN)
- Guidance on repurposing medicines during the pandemic to be withdrawn - Care Inspectorate
- The National Carer Organisations have today launched a campaign calling on the Scottish Government to include a Carers Cost of Living Fund in the budget.
- Send us your good news stories - Care Inspectorate
- Updated face mask poster for social care settings (No change to guidance) - Care Inspectorate
- Introduction webinar to the Nurse Agencies Quality Framework and Self-evaluation toolkit - Care Inspectorate
- Quality framework for nurse agencies - Care Inspectorate
- Funding body promises rise in grant levels
- Law review promises a new, positive vision of mental health
- Scottish Government's Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy consultation - our response - Equality and Human Rights Commission
- Pontins investigation – call for evidence closes in October - Equality and Human Rights Commission
- The Bill of Rights has been paused - our response - Equality and Human Rights Commission
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