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Ewan Carmichael retweeted
Our President Prof Subodh Dave has responded to Channel 4's documentary ‘The Great ADHD Myth?'.
He said: "The way we speak about neurodevelopmental conditions really matters. It can fuel harmful stigma experienced by people living with the condition and risk discouraging people from seeking the support and treatment they need."
There needs to be better understanding of the rise in ADHD diagnoses and more focus on ensuring people can access high-quality care & support.
Read more ⬇️
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Ewan Carmichael retweeted
Water off a duck’s back.
My message to every single young person who worries about encountering this sort of thing in their lives and careers is simple: we are stronger, they are weaker, and the future is brighter.
"Give your head a wobble, mate."
@HenryRiley1 challenges caller John, who says Wes Streeting won’t be taken seriously as Defence Secretary because of his "camp" way of speaking.
Ewan Carmichael retweeted
To everyone who received their exam results today, well done! You have done Scotland proud.
Your hard work has paid off and we’ve seen a fantastic set of results.
I hope you all get the chance to celebrate today.
Ewan Carmichael retweeted
"This is an incredibly proud day for Scotland's young people and for our education system as a whole."
Watch Education Secretary @MairiMcAllan meet with pupils on Qualifications Scotland Results Day.
Very sad scenes in Berlin 🏳️🌈💔
Police in Berlin have called off an LGBTQ+ pride event after several people were injured when a car drove into a crowd
Live updates ➡️ trib.al/J5VydoJ
Ewan Carmichael retweeted
This is absolutely repulsive.
We are here at the house where Henry Nowak was stabbed. Every single protester has observed silence, not protesting, but simply reflecting on how this country no longer feels safe.
People are contemplating the state of the country, the impact of mass migration, and how an 18 year old boy had his life abruptly cut short.
Deeply worrying situation
EXCLUSIVE
A former member of the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) has accused the organisation of failing to take allegations of sexual harassment seriously and claimed they were never interviewed as part of an independent review.
The whistleblower, a former Member of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYP) who previously spoke to The Herald following their resignation last year, said the handling of their complaint reflected a wider 'pattern of behaviour', referencing Jordan Linden.
Linden, a former chair of the Scottish Youth Parliament, was found guilty last month of sexually assaulting young men and sending unwanted sexual communications to teenagers over a number of years.
The whistleblower has now called for all Scottish Government funding to the SYP to be paused until a public inquiry into the organisation has taken place 👇
𝘐𝘔𝘈𝘎𝘌: 𝘕𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩 𝘓𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘭
Lamin is a hero! #PeopleMakeGlasgow
Avoid central Glasgow if you can - the fire is raging on
ALT Building next to Glasgow Central on fire as firefighters tackle blaze
Ewan Carmichael retweeted
Half of the Westminster press pack are currently scrolling the BBC Bitesize Modern Studies page learning about devolution.
Ewan Carmichael retweeted
Qualifications Scotland has become the new national body for qualifications and assessment.
The new body will ensure that children, young people and adult learners are at the heart of decisions made, including on qualifications and assessment reform.
🔵bit.ly/3Z9PwlR
ALT A picture of Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth speaking to school pupils with her quote: "For Scotland's education system, this is about building something we can all trust. Qualifications will be developed collaboratively with those who study and deliver them, ensuring they are relevant, rigorous and fairly recognise the achievements of all our children, young people and adult learners."
Delighted to share that I’ve been appointed to the inaugural Board of Qualifications Scotland, the body replacing the SQA.
Really looking forward to engaging with the wider sector as the organisation begins operations in February 💛
gov.scot/publications/public…
Great to welcome First Minister @JohnSwinney to @quarriers today to discuss the importance of supporting displaced care workers 🩵
Every time I speak to Scotland’s care sector, they tell me they need more people.
Westminster’s migration policies are very damaging to social care, but I’m proud that our displaced workers scheme helps care providers, like @quarriers who I visited today, retain skilled staff.
Ewan Carmichael retweeted
We were pleased to welcome @JohnSwinney, @ScotGovFM to our Fife Supported Living service, highlighting the vital role of international care workers, workforce stability, and the impact of the Scottish Government’s Displaced Worker Scheme in supporting independent living.
Ewan Carmichael retweeted
Our Displaced Workers Scheme is enabling more people to support our vital care sector and build lives and livelihoods in Scotland.
First Minister @JohnSwinney met internationally recruited social care workers with charity @quarriers.
➡️ gov.scot/news/delivering-on-…
ALT The First Minister met internationally recruited social care employees during a visit to health and social care charity Quarriers.
ALT The First Minister met internationally recruited social care employees during a visit to health and social care charity Quarriers.
ALT The First Minister met internationally recruited social care employees during a visit to health and social care charity Quarriers.
Ewan Carmichael retweeted
🧵 The First Minister’s been in Cowdenbeath this morning visiting the Quarriers social care charity
He’s been discussing the £500k displaced workers scheme which aims to help employers recruit international workers
Ewan Carmichael retweeted
NEW @IpsosScotland @STVNews poll
SNP maintain lead, Reform up 4 points, grim for Labour who are down 7 points vs. June.
Holyrood constituency:
· SNP: 35% (+1)
· Reform UK: 18% (+4)
· Lab: 16% (-7)
· Con: 11% (+1)
· Lib Dems: 9% (nc)
· Scottish Greens: 9% (nc)
· Other: 2% (+1)
Ending child poverty is inseparable from education, and it’s great to see @JohnSwinney and @JennyGilruth consulting young people on both good practice and what more is to be done.
(Especially proud to see pupils from my former school, Kilmarnock Academy, flying the flag!)
As part of our national mission to eradicate child poverty, we’re supporting @CPAGScotland to help schools reduce day-to-day costs for pupils.
First Minister @JohnSwinney met children and young people at Bute House to discuss what’s working well, and what could be improved.
ALT First Minister John Swinney with children and young people at Bute House.
ALT First Minister John Swinney and Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth in discussion with children and young people.