About 93% of those eligible take the opportunity to receive the box MORE than 40,000 Baby Boxes have been delivered to expectant parents this year, new figures show. Around 93% of those eligible are taking up the opportunity to receive the box, which contains essential items including clothes, a digital thermometer and a bath towel. According to the Scottish Government a total of 163,397 boxes have been delivered since the scheme started in August 2017. Children’s Minister Maree Todd said: “The coronavirus crisis has been challenging for all of us, and particularly so for expectant parents and new mums and dads. “Face-to-face support from family and friends has had to be restricted for safety reasons and the pandemic has added to financial worries for many families.
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‘Thank You’ was spelled out in fiery rainbow letters taking inspiration from the rainbows that Scotland and the rest of the UK placed in windows and homes over the past year to show support for front line staff.
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City of Edinburgh Council Leader, Councilor Adam McVey, praised the tribute: “This is a fantastic and innovative way to pay tribute to all of our front-line workers – both in Scotland and across the globe - that have done so much to support us and keep us safe throughout this year.