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Scotland reviews IVF rules with aim of widening NHS fertility access
A national review will examine access for single women, blended families, fertility preservation and people waiting for donor eggs or sperm.
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New parent packs offer practical support when a child's hospital stay comes without warning
University Hospitals Sussex has launched packs designed to help families cope with the practical strain of an unexpected admission.
Bristol festival will put bees, pollination science and live hives centre stage
The University of Bristol Botanic Garden's Bee and Pollination Festival returns on 5 and 6 September with talks, honey tastings, live-hive demonstrations and children's activities.
Belfast Culture Night returns with more than 200 free events across the city
Culture Night Belfast returns on 18 September with more than 200 free, family-friendly events, quiet spaces and activities across venues from City Hall to the Oh Yeah Centre.
Hertford’s free castle music festival puts family-support charity centre stage
Rock at the Castle returned with three stages, an inclusive SEND area and fundraising for Home-Start Hertfordshire, which supports families with young children.
£15,000 grant gives Glasgow community hub the repairs it needs to keep serving local families
Crossroads Youth and Community Association in Glasgow has received £15,000 from the Asda Foundation for essential repairs to its community building.
SpongeBob takes on the Smurfs in Hull hockey match raising awareness of fostering
A free fancy-dress hockey fundraiser in Hull is using Team SpongeBob versus The Smurfs to raise money and awareness for fostering services in the city.
East Dunbartonshire groups can apply for up to £4,000 to tackle isolation and bring people together
A new local fund offers community organisations grants of up to £4,000 for projects supporting wellbeing, families, inclusion and social connection.
Glasgow’s indoor beach raises £50,000 for children’s hospital charity
Silverburn’s Flamingo Beach welcomed 21,000 visitors this summer and raised £50,000 for Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity.
Ten Scottish charities share £20m to support families
A £20 million package will support ten charities working with families across Scotland on wellbeing, income and routes towards employment.