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First Minister acknowledges concerns after youth discharged over sex assault

By The Press Association1st February 2019News Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon has said she understands concerns surrounding a “wholly exceptional” court decision in which a student found guilty of sexual assault was granted an absolute discharge. However, the First

Childcare sector viewed as second-class profession, inquiry told

By Iain MacDonald31st January 2019News Scotland

Bosses at childcare organisations have said the industry struggles to retain and recruit good staff, with the profession viewed as “second class”. Representatives from Quarriers, Aberlour and Barnardo’s were giving

Sheriffs and judges in Scotland to receive training on domestic abuse legislation

By The Press Association31st January 2019News Scotland

All judges and sheriffs in Scotland will be given specific training on domestic abuse, it has been announced. The training will be provided ahead of the introduction of legislation which

New network aims to help integrate refugees into communities in Scotland

By The Press Association31st January 2019News Scotland

A network of groups has been created to help integrate refugees into communities across Scotland. New Scots Connect will provide tools and information about organisations around the country which are

Generations must communicate to help tackle loneliness, minister says

By The Press Association31st January 2019News Scotland

Conversations between the younger and older generations will be crucial in tackling the stigma around social isolation and loneliness, an MSP has said. Minister for older people and equalities Christina

Crown to probe hospital deaths following infection linked to pigeon droppings

By 30th January 2019News Scotland

Prosecutors are now investigating the deaths of two patients at Scotland’s flagship hospital who contracted an infection connected to pigeon droppings. The Crown Office confirmed it is looking into the

Rise in number of homelessness applications received by councils

By The Press Association30th January 2019News Scotland

The number of homelessness applications increased last year, according to official statistics. Figures published by the Scottish Government indicate local authorities received 18,486 applications for homelessness assistance during the six

Inspectorate report 10% rise in number of care service complaints in Scotland

By The Press Association30th January 2019News Scotland

The number of complaints about care services has risen in the last four years, according to a new report. In 2017/18 the Care Inspectorate received 4,696 complaints about care services,

Health Secretary in commitment to fully reopen children’s ward in Livingston

By The Press Association29th January 2019News Scotland

Health Secretary Jeane Freeman has made an “absolute commitment” that the children’s ward at St John’s Hospital in Livingston will fully reopen round the clock in October this year. Ms

Too much focus on preventing harm from strangers, childcare boss tells inquiry

By Conor Riordan29th January 2019News Scotland

A childcare boss has told an abuse inquiry that too much emphasis was placed on preventing harm from strangers, rather than those youngsters knew. Charles Coggrave told the Scottish Child

Category: News Scotland

First Minister acknowledges concerns after youth discharged over sex assault

Childcare sector viewed as second-class profession, inquiry told

Sheriffs and judges in Scotland to receive training on domestic abuse legislation

New network aims to help integrate refugees into communities in Scotland

Generations must communicate to help tackle loneliness, minister says

Crown to probe hospital deaths following infection linked to pigeon droppings

Rise in number of homelessness applications received by councils

Inspectorate report 10% rise in number of care service complaints in Scotland

Health Secretary in commitment to fully reopen children’s ward in Livingston

Too much focus on preventing harm from strangers, childcare boss tells inquiry

England’s hospitals within hours of running out of some PPE items – Matt Hancock

Minister admits ‘unacceptable’ rise in children subject to Deprivation of Liberty orders

Warning of ‘stark failure’ in social care after children placed in caravan and Airbnb

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Category: News Scotland

First Minister acknowledges concerns after youth discharged over sex assault

Childcare sector viewed as second-class profession, inquiry told

Sheriffs and judges in Scotland to receive training on domestic abuse legislation

New network aims to help integrate refugees into communities in Scotland

Generations must communicate to help tackle loneliness, minister says

Crown to probe hospital deaths following infection linked to pigeon droppings

Rise in number of homelessness applications received by councils

Inspectorate report 10% rise in number of care service complaints in Scotland

Health Secretary in commitment to fully reopen children’s ward in Livingston

Too much focus on preventing harm from strangers, childcare boss tells inquiry