Children being cared for by relatives other than their parents is most common in the north-east of England, while grandparents feature in the majority of such arrangements across the country,
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The Government must take action to prevent people falling mentally ill as well as reducing long waiting lists for support, according to a report from more than 30 charities. The
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A drug consumption room being set up in Glasgow will help save lives, one former addict has said. The 52-year-old, from Paisley, used drugs for more than 30 years before
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Bereaved families have been granted more time to investigate High Court claims against the Government over the deaths of relatives during the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic. Thirty deaths
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A new strategy will aim to move Ukrainian refugees from temporary accommodation to permanent housing in Scotland. The Warms Scots Future paper, developed by the Scottish Government in collaboration with
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Data breaches from organisations such as law firms, housing associations, NHS trusts, the police and a government department could have put domestic abuse victims’ at risk of further danger, the
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Significant work will be needed to ensure drug users are not prosecuted for transporting illegal drugs into the UK’s first safe consumption room, the head of Glasgow’s health and social
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A council is facing equal pay claims from thousands of women, according to a union which alleges some workers are paid up to £11,000 less than those in comparable roles.
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The police have launched a campaign targeting men who groom and abuse children online. The campaign, entitled Stop It Now!, focuses on men who are either already offending or at
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Councils in England have been accused of “wasting” millions of pounds in court disputes with parents and carers over disability and educational support for their children. A total of 11,052
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