The redress scheme for victims of abuse while in care will be backed by a “substantial financial contribution” from the Scottish Government, John Swinney has said. The Deputy First Minister
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A charity has warned of a “hidden crisis” of people dying at home without sufficient support, pain relief or dignity and a shortage of nurses to provide palliative care. One
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A social worker concluded that bruises found on a six-year-old boy allegedly murdered weeks later by his “bullying” father and “coercive” stepmother were down to “boisterous play”, a jury heard.
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Ministers have faced pleas for more funds to help people with mental health issues before they reach crisis point after figures show a rise in people being sectioned in health
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The NHS backlog will take longer to clear without extra funding for social care in this week’s Budget, bodies representing councils and healthcare groups have warned. The social care sector
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Accident and emergency waiting times in Scotland have hit their worst level on record once more, with just 70.9% of patients seen in four hours. With 24,116 patients seeking treatment
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Women serving in the UK military face a considerable risk of emotional bullying, sexual harassment and physical assault, a study has found. Those who are younger, have held the rank
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Council bosses have warned against the creation of a national care service, telling MPs it is “not the way forward” to solve the sector’s problems. They also said the Government’s
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A mother accused of murdering her five-year-old son has appeared in court. Angharad Williamson is charged with murdering Logan Mwangi, also known as Logan Williamson, on July 31 in Bridgend,
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NHS staff have been warned they could face a mandatory requirement to be vaccinated against Covid-19. Health Secretary Sajid Javid said he is “leaning towards” making the jabs compulsory for
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