Child witnesses of domestic abuse should be included in a planned law to boost the use of pre-recorded evidence from vulnerable people in criminal trials, MSPs have said. Opposition parties
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Less than half of all Scots suffering from dementia are being referred for support when they are diagnosed with the disease, new figures have revealed. While the Scottish Government pledged
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A major study into depression involving the data of more than two million people has identified personality types susceptible to the condition. Scientists led by the University of Edinburgh analysed
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Two-thirds of Scottish children experience early life adversity – such as domestic violence or parental drug misuse – according to a new study. Researchers at the University of Edinburgh found
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NHS and council bosses are being urged to increase the “pace and effectiveness” of work to integrate health and social care. A new report said while the organisations set up
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Thousands of people have signed a petition calling for a review of the decision to grant an absolute discharge to a student found guilty of sexual assault. A statement from
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The Scottish Government has set aside £10 million for fast-track payments to victims of child abuse in care from April. It is part of the Budget Bill, which cleared its
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People in poverty are being urged to apply to become members of a new panel focused on the issue. Bill Scott of disability pressure group Inclusion Scotland has been appointed
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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
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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
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