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A new Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy

Bòrd na Gàidhlig has submitted a response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on a new Metal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. The response includes the following points: “We agree with the proposed vision “Better mental health and wellbeing for all”. “For all” means that the vision and Strategy should be inclusive. Therefore, the final Strategy document […]

COVID-19 Recovery Committee – Pre-Budget Scrutiny

The Scottish Government is expected to publish its Budget 2023-24 in December 2022. In advance of this, the COVID-19 Recovery Committee is undertaking pre-budget scrutiny with the aim of influencing the Scottish Government’s thinking when preparing its forthcoming budget. Bòrd na Gàidhlig have submitted a response which includes the points: “The Resource Spending Review and […]

National Care Service (Scotland) Bill Consultation – Bòrd na Gàidhlig Response

Bòrd na Gàidhlig has submitted a response to the Scottish Parliament consultation on the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill. Points raised in the response include the following: “Scottish Government’s design of a National Care Service should reflect its existing policies and commitments regarding the Gaelic language.” “The proposed law should include a specific statement that […]