New forced marriage legislation in Scotland
It is now be a criminal offence to force someone into marriage in Scotland as new legislation was enacted yesterday. The new offence, which will sit alongside protections already in
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Survey suggests fewer promotion opportunities for social workers
Social Care organisations appear to offer more opportunities for progression, yet fewer people are climbing the career ladder within just one organisation, according to new research from recruiter Randstad Care.
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New NI Health Minister launches Life in Care survey
Newly appointed Health Minister Jim Wells has launched the third report of the ‘Our Life in Care’ survey, which captures the views of 8-18 year olds living in care. Speaking
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Children identified as victims of revenge pornography
Children as young as 11 have been victims of revenge pornography, with their perpetrators often evading justice due to loopholes in the law, new figures show. Campaigners and politicians have
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Force had ‘limited understanding’ over young people in care
The under-fire police force at the centre of the Rotherham child abuse scandal has faced fresh criticism from inspectors over how well it deals with vulnerable children in care homes.
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Feedback urged from Scots care leavers and LAC
In March 2015, the Children and Young People Act (Scotland) 2014 will make the future chances for looked after young people better in several ways. Not only does this Act
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Charity says over 700,000 living with ‘hidden breast cancer risk’
More than 700,000 women across the UK are living with a “hidden” breast cancer risk, a charity has warned. Breast Cancer Campaign said that women who are deemed to have
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Scots workforce survey on digital confidence
NHS Education for Scotland is working with the Scottish Social Services Council and the Scottish Centre for Telehealth and Telecare to develop a technology-enabled learning action plan. This plan will
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Winners announced for Scotland’s Dementia Awards
The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) have announced the winners in the six categories of this year’s Scotland’s Dementia Awards: a partnership between Alzheimer Scotland, NHS Education for Scotland, NHS
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Care workers free to go after police drop home abuse probe
A care home in Leicester could reopen after police dropped an investigation against four staff accused of mistreating residents. The owners of Fosse Court care home shut the business in
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