Councils to share £60m fund to help cut fuel poverty
Thousands of homes could benefit from a £60 million fund aimed at cutting fuel poverty, Housing Minister Margaret Burgess said. The cash, part of the Home Energy Efficiency Programme for
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Expert urges people to get help for self-harm
World Self-Injury Awareness Day is on Saturday 1 March and one of the UK’s leading experts in self-harm and suicide is joining the call to try and raise awareness of
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Social work education review recommends 22 areas of improvement
A DH commissioned review of social work education has made 22 recommendations, including increased specialisation and fast-track entry routes for top graduates into adult services. The review, carried out by
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‘Serious concerns’ about leadership at South Ayrshire Council
The Accounts Commission said it is seriously concerned about South Ayrshire Council’s lack of progress in addressing long term weaknesses. Its findings are in response to a report from the
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Three men charged over ‘historic sex abuse’ at school for vulnerable
Three men have been charged with a catalogue of historic alleged sex offences at a school for vulnerable children. The trio are accused of a total of 53 sex abuse
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Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland expands support in West of Scotland
One in every ten people in the West of Scotland is living with the effects of chest, heart or stroke illness – a worrying figure which has led Chest Heart
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Health and social care reform Bill passed
Health and social care services are to be ‘joined up’ in an attempt to allow more people to be treated at home. The Scottish Parliament has passed substantial legislation which
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Care worker struck off for cruel joke on vulnerable youngster
A child care worker has been struck off after he played a cruel practical joke on a vulnerable youngster. Martin Ross Phillips told the boy he was moving home, got
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NICE calls for greater awareness about domestic violence and abuse
Health care professionals should receive training so that they can recognise the signs of domestic violence and abuse and ensure that those affected are aware of the help and support
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12 home care agencies awarded East Lothian care contracts
East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership has confirmed the 12 agencies that will help deliver the Help to Live at Home service. The Council has been consulting with service-users
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