DWP says ‘everyday objects’ could be considered as an aid or appliance during PIP assessment

Scotland's pandemic Health Secretary has said the country "could have been better prepared" for Covid.

Outlander has returned to our screens for the highly anticipated season seven, and best-selling author for first bringing the franchise to life, Diana Gabaldon, has opened up on her love for Scotland where the show is based in a new interview.

The mother of a teenager with Tourette’s has said that Lewis Capaldi’s Glastonbury performance left her in tears because of the “amazingly powerful” impact it will have on raising awareness for the condition.

Stephen Flynn has said independence is key to escaping the "Westminster-made cost of living crisis" ahead of the SNP's independence convention.

The Met Office has a mixed forecast for the next few days - but says parts of the UK could reach 33C.

Sam Heughan has spoken candidly about the end of Outlander and said that losing the on-set family will be the 'hardest part'.

Pregnant Laura Anderson has shared that her psychic told her that she would give birth to her baby six weeks early.

Sir Iain Livingstone says admitting Police Scotland is institutionally racist and discriminatory was "absolutely the right thing to do". The chief constable, due to retire this summer, addressed the comments he made last month to the Scottish Police Authority.

New figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that at the end of April 2023, there were 3.3 million people across Great Britain claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP), including almost 300,000 living in Scotland. The Scottish figure will continue to decrease over the coming months as more existing claimants are transferred to Adult Disability Payment (ADP).

Jackie Baillie has told how she thought someone was “pulling her leg” after receiving a letter telling her she would be made a dame – saying she will accept her top honour on behalf of the communities she serves.

A Scots coach driver has suddenly died from a heart attack after falling unwell on-shift.

A 49-year-old man has been arrested and charged after drugs with an estimated value of £98,000 were recovered during raids at two properties in West Lothian.

Hairy Bikers TV chef Dave Myers has said his cancer is “going the right way” following “30 lots” of chemotherapy over the past year. The 65-year-old, who is one half of the motorcycle-riding cooking duo alongside friend and fellow chef Si King, revealed his diagnosis in May 2022. Dave, who has not specified what type of cancer he has, told The Times: “I’m doing all right.

Pregnant Love Island star Laura Anderson is eagerly anticipating the birth of her first child, after announcing she was expecting a baby in February. The 34 year old's life has changed a lot over the past year, having moved back to the UK from Dubai, before starting filming for E4's Celebs Go Dating, where she struck up a relationship with fellow celeb, ex-EastEnders star, Gary Lucy, 41. She announced that she was pregnant with her first child in February, however, the same day it emerged that she and Gary had broken up.

Caitriona Balfe has gushed over Sam Heughan in a new interview as she admits she's been 'so lucky' to work alongside him.

Sammy Root entered the Love Island villa this week as a brand new bombshell, stirring the pot as he got to choose three islanders to whisk on a date each before meeting the rest of his co-stars. The 22-year-old project manager was joined by Ella Thomas, Molly Marsh and Jess Harding for the dates - with the ladies branding him a 'cheeky chap' as he brought some fun following a tense evening in the villa.

An expert on child sexual abuse said the public has become more aware of female sex predators in recent years, but they still made up a tiny minority of offenders.

Adult Disability Payment and Child Disability Payment are new health benefits replacing Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Disability Living Allowance for Children (DLA for Child) for people living in Scotland. The devolved benefits will provide financial support for young children and those between 16 and State Pension age, who are disabled, have a long-term health condition or a terminal illness.

A Scottish Prison Service boss says there are “no plans” for more cell searches despite soaring numbers of inmates being caught with drugs.

Last year, the Scottish Government announced that 19 projects supporting people with neurological conditions were to benefit from a third round of funding. As part of a five-year neurological care and support action plan, innovative projects which harness new techniques and technology will be helped with £1million commissioned for work across Scotland.