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Labour is coming together to remember the incredible sacrifices made by the wartime generation, to celebrate the peace and freedom they secured for us all, and to say thank you to all those who served.

This week marks #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek! The theme is 'community'. COSLA's Health and Social Care Spokesperson, Paul Kelly 🇺🇦, welcomed the focus of Mental Health Awareness Week and highlighted the importance of community and connection for mental health ⬇️

Earlier today, the latest meeting of COSLA’s Sport and Physical Activity Special Interest Group heard a range of presentations from VisitScotland, Glasgow 2026 and sportscotland focused on major events & Scotland’s sporting estate The next meeting is scheduled for 19 August

Ahead of tomorrow's (Thursday) Creating Hope Together conference we were happy to welcome suicide prevention leads from across the country, today. The group had the opportunity to spend time together, reflecting on challenges and opportunities in a supportive space. 🩵 🩷 🧡 💚

Karin Goodwin Minister for Mental Wellbeing Maree Todd and Paul Kelly 🇺🇦 are taking part in a panel discussion led by members of our lived and living experience panel. The minister tell delegates that, "Everyone should be able to get support they need, when they need it."

Maree Todd Scot Gov Health We also chatted to Paul Kelly 🇺🇦 who reflected on how he's encouraging people to have conversations about suicide. 🗣️ #SuicidePreventionScotland

The 2nd annual Creating Hope Together Conference took place in Glasgow today, focused on tackling inequalities which contribute to higher risk of suicide Read about the event, and COSLA's Health & Social Care Spokesperson, Cllr Paul Kelly’s, involvement ➡️cosla.gov.uk/news/2025/suic…

Today the COSLA Health and Social Care Board heard from Professor Margaret Whoriskey MBE and Moira MacKenzie from Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) on their work to design digital solutions that improve outcomes for people who use drugs. Find out what else was covered ➡️cosla.gov.uk/news/2025/heal…

I welcome this announcement from the Prime Minister. Last year I made it clear that a Scottish Labour government led by me will reinstate the Winter Fuel Payment.

£650m budget gap for local government in Scotland bbc.com/news/articles/…

COSLA Health and Social Care Spokesperson Paul Kelly 🇺🇦 has commented on #DementiaAwarenessWeek. This year's theme focuses on friendship & connection for people with dementia, at 'Every Step'. Find out more about the Rethink Dementia campaign here: nhsinform.scot/campaigns/reth…

Are you attending #NHSScot25? Join @RedcrossScot, Lyndsey Dunn ( Also on Blue Sky) and Lynne Morman as we discuss safer hospital discharge, person-centred care & home support. 🗓️ 9 June, 1:30pm 📍 Workshop: Discharge (Home) to Assess 🔗 nhsscotlandevents.com/nhs-scotland-e…

COSLA’s Health and Social Care Spokesperson Paul Kelly 🇺🇦 has commented on #CarersWeek which takes place 9-15 June. The theme this year is ‘Caring about Equality.’ Read the full comment from Cllr Kelly: cosla.gov.uk/news/2025/care…

This model is reducing discharge delays and avoiding unnecessary care home admissions. In one case, Red Cross Scotland helped a man with delirium return home and regain his independence, once thought unthinkable It’s working… and it’s scalable.Maree Todd Neil Gray MSP Paul Kelly 🇺🇦

COSLA’s Health and Social Care Spokesperson, Paul Kelly 🇺🇦, delivered the closing address at yesterday’s inaugural Adults Conference hosted by Social Work Scotland. The conference profiled the interconnected nature of adult social work, with COSLA officers also involved in the day.

Thoroughly deserved. Sir Andy Murray is a class act, both on and off the court. He has entertained and inspired many around the country. This statue is a further testament to his accomplishments.

COSLA Health and Social Care Spokesperson Paul Kelly 🇺🇦 was a keynote speaker at Tuesday’s #AdultSocialCareHI conference, hosted at Verity House by COSLA Events Read Cllr Kelly's reflections on the role of Local Authorities in reforming adult social care⬇️

Earlier today Paul Kelly 🇺🇦 met with the new Minister for Social Care and Mental Wellbeing, Tom Arthur, in Glasgow. Great opportunity to discuss shared opportunities & challenges facing social care & social work, as well as COSLA and @ScotGov’s ongoing partnership working.

COSLA has published a new case study from NorthLanCouncil showcasing the Burns Gym Virtual Fitness Programme delivered in local care homes. Read more: bit.ly/4ktsqPf (1/2)

(2/2) Through these case studies, we aim to demonstrate the value sport, leisure and physical activity services provide across priority policy areas including health, transport, employment and community wellbeing.