Scotland and the rest of the UK has excellent access to swimming outdoors 💙

Safety is key, but it’s #NeverTooLate to give it a go! 💪

#LearnToSwim #SportAcrossScotland

Today, we hosted a showcase event in Fort William for our West Highlands & Skye project.

We were delighted to have Minister for Mental Wellbeing Maree Todd join us, as well as our wonderful partners!

Read more about the event here!👇
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The UK Government's decision to extend Horizon legislation to every nation in the UK except Scotland is scandalous. The fact the Tories are willing to use Scottish victims of the Royal Mail's Horizon system as a political football is unforgivable.

The PM must change course.

❌ Westminster’s victimisation of the vulnerable says it all - their brutal, broken system punishes the people who most need help.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 That’s why the decisions affecting Scotland should be made right here, by the people who live here.

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“It remains the case that if the very real risk of losing your life in the Channel is no deterrent, it is unlikely that the slim chance of being removed to Rwanda will dissuade people making this dangerous crossing.”

Alison Thewliss 🧡

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Sunak: 'Nothing will stand in our way' of Rwanda flights.

How about common decency, humanity, or morality?

As each day passes, there is more evidence that Westminster does not share Scotland's values. It is time to vote for independence and leave broken Brexit Britain behind.

Good to see Alison Thewliss 🧡 correcting the false claim that Australia's offshoring program stopped small boat crossings.

12 months after Australia began the policy, processing centres were full, and more asylum seekers had arrived by sea than at any time in Australian history.

Happy St George's Day to our English neighbours, the many thousands of English families living in Scotland and to all of the other nationalities across the world who celebrate St George as their Patron Saint. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

🥳 We’ve extended our education partnership with Netball Scotland to spread vital rail safety messages to young people across Scotland.

🆕 In her latest blog Haylis Smith reflects on two different experiences last weekend which reminded her again of the importance of protecting men's mental health - and talking about suicide.

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Good news!

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I am inspired by Mike, Andy and Tim, also known as 3DadsWalking

They have suffered immense tragedy and yet through their 'Walk of Hope' have chosen to raise awareness of mental health and suicide prevention, and also raised money for excellent charities like PAPYRUS

Marking #Passover , First Minister Humza Yousaf has wished happiness and peace to all who observe this joyous festival.

He has paid tribute to Scotland’s Jewish communities commitment to interfaith dialogue and their vital contribution to our society.

Maree Todd My loch beats your loch!

My loch is the outline of the map of Scotland!

👋ICYMI: Holyrood committee has backed Gillian Mackay MSP abortion clinic buffer zones bill.

Clare Haughey MSP RCGP Scotland BPAS Back Off Scotland Colin Poolman RCPEdin Scottish Human Rights Commission Eilidh Dickson Health, Social Care and Sport Committee First Minister Maree Todd Jenni Minto MSP Scottish Parliament
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Chag #Pesach Sameach to everyone celebrating #Passover .

Our appreciation as ever to our #frontline #PAs who are supporting the people we work for who mark this holiday. #PAModel #SDS #SocialCare

Wishing you all a peaceful and #HappyPesach .

We are thrilled to introduce the speakers for our upcoming Carers and Employment Conference!
Maree Todd, Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport, will be joining our first panel, and Q&A session. Find out more and book your tickets here: bit.ly/CarersandEmplo…

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