Posts By: Gebbie & Wilson
Protecting Your Digital Legacy
The state of Delaware is the first in the US to pass a law giving relatives the right to inherit the digital assets of their deceased family members, reports the Daily Mail. The new law will mean that digital assets, such as email, social media or online bank accounts, can be treated in the same… Read more »
Tenant Farming Report Published
The Scottish Government has recently published a report that sets out what are thought to be key barriers to the existence of a vibrant and thriving tenant farming sector in Scotland. The report was produced by the Agricultural Holdings Legislation Review Group, led by Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead, which has spent six months investigating… Read more »
The Reality of Family Caring
There is a worrying lack of public awareness about the growing call on families to provide unpaid care, recent research has found. The survey, which was published by charity Carers UK to mark Carers Week 2014, says that there is an invisible army in the UK caring for increasing numbers of older, ill or disabled… Read more »
New Funding for Scotland’s Farm Climate Scheme
The Scottish Government has recently announced additional funding for a scheme that helps Scottish farmers develop climate friendly farming methods. The Farming for a Better Climate programme, which aims to help farmers save money as well as reduce their carbon footprint, is to receive a further £100,000 in funding. The programme was originally launched in… Read more »
Commitment to Care
The Scottish Government has recently spoken about its commitment to strengthening the provision of care services in Scotland and the support that is available for carers. Speaking in the Scottish Parliament, Health Secretary Alex Neil set out how the Government intends to identify what additional support may be needed for specialist intermediate care services, which… Read more »