Thousands of people were prevented from becoming homeless during the coronavirus pandemic due to “bold” Government action, but councils fear a spike when protective measures end. More than eight in
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Scottish Government ministers have been warned they risk missing their targets on child poverty – as analysis indicated a new payment to help poorer families does not go far enough.
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The number of people estimated to be sleeping rough on a single night in autumn fell by more than a third in a year, figures show. There were 2,688 people
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Nearly two-thirds of disabled people are experiencing chronic loneliness during lockdown, a new study has found. The number is even higher among young disabled people – 70%, according to research
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Nearly two thirds of Scots believe there are not enough nursing staff to provide safe and effective care, according to a new poll. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Scotland
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Unacceptable blanket bans on care home visits are in operation in England contrary to Government guidance, the care watchdog has said. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) said providers should not
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The UK’s Covid-19 alert level has been lowered as the country’s top medics said the threat of the NHS being overwhelmed has receded. The Level 5 alert was announced on
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All adults on the learning disability register will be prioritised to get a coronavirus vaccine, the Government has announced, following calls from BBC presenter Jo Whiley. People with severe and
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The number of children on child protection plans has risen 76% in 12 years, while the number of referrals to social care has increased almost a fifth over the same
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A report into how well community payback orders are implemented and managed in Aberdeen has been published by the Care Inspectorate. Inspectors looked at how justice social work services in
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