Reforms to the Scottish justice system with new bill
The Criminal Justice and Licensing Bill, one of the largest pieces of legislation introduced by the Scottish Government, is to come before parliament today.
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Social worker numbers in Scotland at record high
The number of social workers in Scotland has risen to an all-time high, according to official statistics published today.
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Future of Forres care home hangs in the balance
SPECULATION continues to surround the future of the Taigh Farrais care home in Forres. Rumours have reached the offices of ‘The Forres Gazette’ that the facility is on the verge of closure as Moray Council reviews its policy on provision of care to disabled people.
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Cardiff Council takes social services responsibility to avoid another Baby P
Cardiff Council’s have said a report on the city’s social services should be put to the full council to make them responsible.
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Ditched vetting scheme ‘gave a boost to child safety’
A controversial vetting system recently halted by the Government was an “entirely sensible measure” and did not deter volunteers from coming forward, a charity said yesterday.
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Care worker locked up after vicious attack
A care worker who bit a man in the face during a vicious attack outside the care home where he worked has been jailed for four years.
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Doctor ‘confident’ baby’s injuries not accidental
A consultant paediatrician told a jury she was as “confident as she can be” that severe injuries suffered by a six-week-old boy were not the result of an accident.
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Macmillan hits £2.1m appeal target early
PLANS for the new Palliative Care Unit at Antrim Area Hospital took a step closer to completion this week after the charity behind the project hit its target a year early.
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Nairn staff prepare to move into new care centre
Health and social care staff are preparing for the move to the new primary care centre at Nairn Town and County Hospital, which will start seeing patients on July 27.
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Last chance for Bontnewydd children’s home ex-residents
A home that provided refuge for scores of children needing residential care is giving them a last chance for a look round.
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