Thinking Differently – Young People and Alcohol

Date: 2nd August 2012
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The Robertson Trust is leading a group of funders from across the UK who have pledged £1.3 million to identify new ways of reducing alcohol-related harm in young people, their families and communities in Scotland. Funding will be available for 3 years from March 2013.

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CashBack for Communities Youth Work Fund

Date: 23rd July 2012
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YouthLink Scotland, the national agency for youth work, is now welcoming applications for the latest round of the Scottish Government's CashBack for Communities Youth Work Fund.

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Young people speak up for their rights

Date: 23rd July 2012
Category: Respect for the views of the child, General measures of implementation

On Saturday 7 July 2012, children and young people from across Britain travelled to London to have their say on the future protection of human rights in the UK at a special consultation day organised by the British Institute of Human Rights and the Rights of the Children Coalition UK (ROCK).

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Call for Submissions: General Comment on Child Rights and the Business Sector

Date: 23rd July 2012
Category: General measures of implementation

The Committee on the Rights of the Child is drafting a General Comment on Child Rights and the Business Sector.

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Consultation on 'Getting Our Priorities Right'

Date: 20th July 2012
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on 'Getting our Priorities Right'. The purpose of this Guidance is to provide an updated good practice framework for all child and adult service practitioners working with vulnerable children and families affected by problematic parental alcohol or drug use.

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New child protection website launched

Date: 20th July 2012
Category: General measures of implementation, Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

The Scottish Government has launched a new national website with clear, accessible information on what the public should do if they are concerned for a child's welfare.

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Good practice examples needed around pregnancy and maternity services

Date: 19th July 2012
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

The NHS Health Scotland Equality team is looking for good practice examples and case studies around pregnancy and maternity services to share on the Equality team website .

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Scottish charities call for smacking ban

Date: 17th July 2012
Category: Equal protection from violence, General measures of implementation

A group of children's charities has called for a ban on smacking youngsters to be introduced to Scotland.

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Consultation on proposed updated standards for the Baby Friendly Initiative

Date: 17th July 2012
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare, Family Environment and Alternative Care

UNICEF UK has launched a consultation on proposed updated standards for the Baby Friendly Initiative.

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Commission on a Bill of Rights: A Second Consultation

Date: 12th July 2012
Category: General measures of implementation

The Commission's second consultation, published on 11 July 2012, seeks further views from the public.

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